Closing: Wed 29 Oct 2025

Cook

Job
£13.17 per hour
The cook will support the catering function of Derby Theatre and with the preparation and delivery of all hospitality functions with a specific focus on cooked goods and baking.

MAIN TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Salary:£13.17 per hour

Hours: 16 contracted hours. (Hours will vary and may include weekdays, weekends and evenings, overtime may be available at certain times throughout the year).

Pension: Derby Theatre operates a contributory pension scheme provided by NEST

Probation: This post is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Notice: One month during probationary period, two months thereafter.

Benefits: Complimentary or discounted tickets to selected shows (non-transferable and subject to availability), childcare vouchers scheme, discounted parking in Derbion car park, Saville’s Insights App for discount at selected Derbion stores.

 

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Purpose of Post

The post holder will support the catering function of Derby Theatre the preparation and delivery of all hospitality functions with a specific focus on cooked goods and baking. This role will be responsible for baking homemade cakes/traybakes and soups which will form part of Derby Theatre Café main menu. This role may include working in our café and provide cover for sickness/absence and leave as required.

Key Responsibilities

Learn more by downloading our Full Job Description

How To Apply

1. Download an application form. You must fill in this form to apply as no CVs will be accepted.

2. You may choose to respond to the PERSONAL STATEMENT as a video or audio file. If so, please attach the files in an mp4 format, ensuring that they are no higher than 10MB or send via a we transfer link https://wetransfer.com/.

3. If you can, please save the file as a PDF with your name in the file name.

4. Download the ‘Candidate Welcome Pack‘ to find out more about Derby Theatre and what you can expect as an employee.

5. Read our guide to ‘Applying for a job at Derby Theatre’ for information about the application process

6. Email your completed application form or files to jobs@derbytheatre.co.uk

7. Please make sure you have completed the Equal Opportunities form. You can find this form HERE

Closing Date: Wednesday 29th October 9am

Interviews: Wednesday 5th November

We aim to actively champion and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all of those we work with and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

We positively encourage disabled people, people of African or Caribbean heritage, South Asian heritage, East Asian heritage, West Asian heritage, Central Asian heritage, South East Asian heritage and people of Middle East and North African heritage and those who have experienced racism. By the term ‘those who have experienced racism’, we are referring to individuals who have experienced discrimination based on the colour of their skin, race and/or their culture.

We guarantee to interview any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role.

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