Chef Apprenticeship Trainer

Lifetime; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider is seeking an apprenticeship Learning Coach to help learners succeed in their hospitality careers. You will work closely with learners in high-end environments, coaching them on the skills and knowledge required to meet apprenticeship standards. The ideal candidate should possess an NVQ at level 2 in Hospitality and extensive vocational experience in the sector. An inclusive work culture with various benefits is offered, including up to 25 days annual leave and flexible working options.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Quarterly reward and recognition awards

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ at level 2 in Hospitality.
• Extensive relevant vocational experience in a high-end establishment required.
• Strong communication and self-motivation skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coach learners on skills needed to achieve their apprenticeship.
• Work with learners at their place of work.
• Prepare and finish a range of seasonal dishes.

Skills

NVQ at level 2 in Hospitality

Extensive vocational experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Self-motivation

Education

Minimum Level 3 Teaching qualification

NVQ level 2 or 3 in professional cookery

BTEC level 3 hospitality management

Job description

Lifetime Training, part of the Lifetime Group, is one of the UK's largest training providers, delivering innovative learning strategies through industry-experienced trainers, curriculum experts, and leading edge technology.

Working for Lifetime Group isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to be part of a supportive and progressive culture that is focused on enabling people to fulfil their potential.

Whether you’re already a Trainer, Assessor or Coach, or have solid experience as a manager as a Chef, we can offer you a rewarding career, developing yourself and others as an apprenticeship Learning Coach.

What we offer:

• Full training for new coaches and support to achieve teaching qualification
• CPD to support your occupational expertise and continuous professional development
• 25 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Additional day leave for your birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Flexible working & flexi time options
• Early finish for the end of your week
• Health cash plan
• Virtual GP
• Curated wellbeing package
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Company match pension up to 5%
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family benefits package
• Religious bank holiday swap
• Long service recognition and reward
• Quarterly reward and recognition awards

What will you be doing?

Working with learners at their place of work, in most cases for many of the UK’s best loved names within the industry, coaching learners on the knowledge skills and behaviours they need to achieve their apprenticeship standard.

What will you bring to the role?

• NVQ at level 2 in Hospitality
• Extensive, relevant vocational experience within a high‑end establishment (Head Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie)
• Experience of preparing, cooking and finishing a substantial range of fresh and seasonal dishes
• Experience in front of house and back of house rolesExperience preparing freshly cooked foods such as doughs, pasta, stocks, or sauces using a range of techniques, such as boning and filleting
• Ability to work in high demand environments, to targets and tight deadlines
• Strong communication and self‑motivation skills
• Ability to working autonomously

It would be great if you had:

• Minimum Level 3 Teaching qualification
• NVQ level 2 or 3 in professional cookery
• BTEC level 3 hospitality management
• Experience of operating within WBL/education environment

As a group, we're committed to broadening the equity, diversity, and inclusion of our workforce and creating a sense of belonging for all. In this way we will better represent those who learn with us and our partners to greater understand and fulfil their needs.

By listening to our emerging diverse workforce, we will agree future goals and priorities as a community. This in turn will help secure a sustainable future for the Group, benefiting not just us but also our partners and those who learn with us

Your experience is invaluable to us, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable recruitment environment for all candidates. We welcome any feedback on how we can enhance our approach to an inclusive process, please feel free to share your ideas with us here:

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