Chef
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.82 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), company pension scheme, Employee Assistance Program and great ticket offers! |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Theatre Royal Plymouth |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NTX1181959 |
Summary
Theatre Royal Plymouth has a busy and fast paced hospitality offering set in a contemporary environment in a key City location, with an expanding culinary offer and the want to go further.
At TRP, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our workforce, participants, and audiences represent the rich tapestry of the communities we serve. We believe that the unique perspectives, skills, and experiences of each team member contribute significantly to our success.
As we embark on an exciting programme of performances, we are seeking a talented Chef to join our culinary team. You will work closely with our Lead Chef to prepare delicious hot and cold food for our performers, staff, and visitors. We are looking for someone who is personable, can deliver gold standard customer service and has a creative eye when it comes to dish creation.
This is a permanent position offering 40 hours of work per week, with 8-hour shifts spread across 5 days with the possibility of overtime to cover annual leave and sickness. You must be fully available throughout the Christmas and New Year period.
You will assist the lead chef and chef in the preparation and the smooth running of food production and service whilst maintaining excellent Food Hygiene and Safety standards at Theatre Royal Plymouth. You will take the lead on the menu creation and serving of our back of house green rooms maintaining the high standards already set and ensuring that TRP remains the best in house Theatre food offer in the country.
Rate of pay: £12.82 per hour (rising with Real Living Wage)
The Role
Here is an overview of what you would be doing:
Preparation, cooking and serving of dishes to our visiting companies, actors and staff.
The smooth running of a food service from our back of house Green Room and front of house outlets.
Cover for lead chef whilst on annual leave.
Assist Lead Chef in the creation of bespoke menus for external and internal events.
Helps to organise, check and maintain work areas, coolers and storage for
cleanliness, quality and quantity of food products.
Assist with dishes, pots and maintaining cleanliness of equipment, including deep cleans.
Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and workstations during preparation and service
Ideally holds a Level 2 food hygiene certificate
Preparing, portioning & maintaining high standards in food storage
Brings a strong awareness of importance of hygiene and safety.
Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH
Receiving of deliveries, safe storage, and stock rotation.
Helps to ensure the quality of the brand through standards of preparation, presentation, and attention to detail.
Serving of customers (staff and cast) from our Green Room
If you would like to an informal discussion about the role, then please email us at info@theatreroyal.com or call us on 07925 535778, Monday – Friday between 10:00 – 16:00.
At TRP, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our workforce, participants, and audiences represent the rich tapestry of the communities we serve. We believe that the unique perspectives, skills, and experiences of each team member contribute significantly to our success.
As we embark on an exciting programme of performances, we are seeking a talented Chef to join our culinary team. You will work closely with our Lead Chef to prepare delicious hot and cold food for our performers, staff, and visitors. We are looking for someone who is personable, can deliver gold standard customer service and has a creative eye when it comes to dish creation.
This is a permanent position offering 40 hours of work per week, with 8-hour shifts spread across 5 days with the possibility of overtime to cover annual leave and sickness. You must be fully available throughout the Christmas and New Year period.
You will assist the lead chef and chef in the preparation and the smooth running of food production and service whilst maintaining excellent Food Hygiene and Safety standards at Theatre Royal Plymouth. You will take the lead on the menu creation and serving of our back of house green rooms maintaining the high standards already set and ensuring that TRP remains the best in house Theatre food offer in the country.
Rate of pay: £12.82 per hour (rising with Real Living Wage)
The Role
Here is an overview of what you would be doing:
Preparation, cooking and serving of dishes to our visiting companies, actors and staff.
The smooth running of a food service from our back of house Green Room and front of house outlets.
Cover for lead chef whilst on annual leave.
Assist Lead Chef in the creation of bespoke menus for external and internal events.
Helps to organise, check and maintain work areas, coolers and storage for
cleanliness, quality and quantity of food products.
Assist with dishes, pots and maintaining cleanliness of equipment, including deep cleans.
Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and workstations during preparation and service
Ideally holds a Level 2 food hygiene certificate
Preparing, portioning & maintaining high standards in food storage
Brings a strong awareness of importance of hygiene and safety.
Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH
Receiving of deliveries, safe storage, and stock rotation.
Helps to ensure the quality of the brand through standards of preparation, presentation, and attention to detail.
Serving of customers (staff and cast) from our Green Room
If you would like to an informal discussion about the role, then please email us at info@theatreroyal.com or call us on 07925 535778, Monday – Friday between 10:00 – 16:00.