Kitchen Assistant

Sadler’s Wells
London, E20 2AR | Salaried: £30000 – £40000 | Closing: 24 October 2026

Summary

Are you passionate about food? Are you eager to elevate your culinary career? We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our site in East!

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Are you passionate about food? Are you eager to elevate your culinary career? We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our site in East!

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a pivotal role supporting the kitchen activity, ensuring smooth operation, excellent food produce and service. A passion for food and good palate with a proactive approach are essential for this role. You’ll be working alongside a talented team and maintaining our high standards of food quality and safety.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience in a busy kitchen environment, contributing to high standards.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
  • A self-motivated attitude, eager to learn and grow.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
  • A comprehensive understanding of Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.
  • The ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining keen attention to detail.

Sadler’s Wells is a world-leading creative organisation dedicated to dance in all its forms. Our mission is to make and share dance that inspires us all. If you’re as excited as we are to create a space where everyone is welcome, we’d love to hear from you.

Sadler’s Wells benefits include:

  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Complimentary tickets and discounts
  • Enhanced holiday and time off in lieu policy
  • Additional pay for parental and family leave subject to eligibility

For more information, please go to the following – https://sadl.rs/4kWhAmA

This is an ongoing vacancy, and we aim to contact candidates on an ad-hoc basis. Once a suitable candidate is appointed, this vacancy will close without further notice.

We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and those belonging to ethnic groups that are currently underrepresented within the Arts. Applications from d/Deaf and disabled communities and low socio-economic backgrounds are also welcome. As a user of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in the Job Pack.

Sadler’s Wells also works collaboratively with Parents in Performing Arts (PiPA) in efforts to support parents and carers within the industry.

If you would like support or have any queries regarding the format or submission of the application, please contact us on recruitment@sadlerswells.com

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