As one of the world’s leading theatre companies and Niagara’s 20 largest employers, The Shaw is dedicated to an ongoing process of increasing diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs, and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and in the recruiting of board members. The Shaw is committed to a future when our theatres joyously draw on and include all peoples, fully reflective of the world around us. As such, the Shaw Festival is an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We encourage and invite applications from applicants who identify as Indigenous, Black or as persons of colour (IBPOC), the LGBTQ2+ communities and those identifying as gender fluid. In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and in keeping with our wish to ensure a fully inclusive environment, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process. We will be happy to assist.
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Position: Cook
Department: Green Room
Job Type: Part-time Seasonal July – early October 2026; Full-time Seasonal July to December 2026; both positions scheduled between 8:30am - 6:30pm
Salary: $21.18 /hour (25 hours/week part-time, 35 hours full-time)
Location: Shaw Festival Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake
The Shaw’s Green Room is an onsite dining facility that provides food service for staff, Festival Theatre Café and internal catered events. All food is prepared to order and cooked or baked fresh from our weekly features menu. The cook’s responsibilities include multitasking while working the line, food preparation and learn multiple weekly menu items. The successful candidate will have previous kitchen experience and a keen interest to learn. Skills required include cooking, entrée plating, ability to read and interpret a recipe, maintaining inventory levels and familiar with restaurant equipment (flat top, grill, POS system, fryer, slicer). Must have reliable transportation.
Excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and as a member of a team are essential. Cooks are also expected to clean, setup and teardown their station daily (including sweeping and waste removal).
Our Green Room team appreciate the respectful and creative environment, learning opportunities, the modern air-conditioned kitchen, the good hours for a culinary facility and complimentary tickets to Shaw performances.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume prior to 5pm, July 13, 2026, VIA EMAIL ONLY to:
Shaw Festival Theatre
Attention: Director Human Resources
Email: [email protected]
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
Pay: $21.18 per hour
Work Location: In person
