Cook School Associate
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Cook School Associate at Borough Kitchen: London, United Kingdom; On-site; Part time; Hospitality, Retail & Frontline. JobGrid adds normalized role facts, source context, and a path to the employer application page so candidates can compare the listing before applying.
- Location and workplace: London, United Kingdom, On-site
- Role classification: Hospitality, Retail & Frontline, Part time
- Source freshness: checked by JobGrid on 2026-06-09.
- Application path: candidates continue to the employer application page with non-personal referral tags.
Location: This role requires flexibility to work across all our Cook School locations, including Hampstead High Street, Battersea Power Station, Islington Square and Chiswick High Road.
Hours: 2–3 shifts per week (minimum 12 hours), typically 16:30–22:30 Monday to Saturday
About us
Borough Kitchen is the UK’s leading premium retailer for people who love to cook and entertain. We provide quality-tested products for the kitchen and table, alongside in-depth knowledge, advice and inspiration through our stores, online shop, and cook school. Borough Kitchen has five stores across London and a significant e-commerce presence. We search within the UK and around the world for the best products; each piece is meticulously chosen and tested based on function, quality, and durability. Our commitment has won us a unique, trusted position in the industry and strong partnerships with premium brands.
We put a lot of care into the work we do, and are seeking candidates who share our passion for cooking, entertaining, and providing the best experience for customers.
About the role
We’re looking for a reliable, friendly and detail-oriented Cook School Associate to support our chef instructors and ensure smooth delivery of our cooking classes. You’ll work closely with our small, passionate team to create an engaging and welcoming experience for every guest.
This role is physically demanding, involving regular standing for long periods, lifting heavy items (e.g. cookware, boxes, stock), and maintaining a fast pace during cleaning and class turnover.
Please note: This role involves regular handling of raw meat and fish.
Key responsibilities:
- Host our guests in a warm and friendly environment
- Assist chef instructors by preparing ingredients and equipment ahead of each class (Mise en place)
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen environment
- Follow all food hygiene and health & safety guidelines
- Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering supplies
- Support guests during classes to ensure a great experience
- Handle post-class cleaning, laundry and resetting of the space