Chef Instructor

Dumfries and Galloway college; Dumfries, Stranraer; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 45 days annual leave Pro Rata

Career progression and personal dev

Health and wellbeing benefits (Cycle 2

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Dumfries & Galloway College is seeking a Chef Instructor to deliver practical cooking and baking courses, helping learners develop essential kitchen skills and culinary confidence. You will teach a range of courses and workshops, from basic to specialist formats.

The role requires current industry qualifications and strong communication, with training provided for teaching methods. A full UK driving licence is desirable for site-based deliveries.

Qualifications

• Current, relevant qualifications and significant industry experience in catering/hospitality.
• Experience delivering training or accredited courses is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and passion for helping others succeed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical cooking and baking courses to learners of all levels.
• Lead hands-on sessions and specialist workshops (street food, curries, pasta, pizza).
• Provide training and support to develop teaching skills.

Skills

Cooking skills

Baking skills

Education

Food hygiene certification

Professional Cooking

Group Training Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job-specific systems

Job description

Join Our College Community – Explore Your Career With Us

Dumfries Campus – £35,369.38 (increasing to £36,571.94 from 01/09/26) 35 hours per week (full time) – Permanent

Share Your Passion. Inspire Future Cooks. Make a Difference.

Do you have a passion for food and a wealth of experience in the catering and hospitality industry? Would you enjoy inspiring others to develop their culinary skills and confidence?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Chef Instructor to join our Commercial Development and Delivery Team. This is an exciting opportunity to use your professional expertise to help others learn, grow and succeed, delivering high-quality training in a College that’s committed to
being one step ahead.

You’ll deliver a range of practical, hands‑on cooking and baking courses for learners of all abilities, from those developing essential kitchen skills to those looking to expand their culinary knowledge.

Depending on your experience and qualifications, you may deliver:

• Practical Cooking Skills
• Baking Skills
• Basic Cooking Skills
• Specialist workshops, including:
• Street Food
• Curries
• Pasta and Pizza
• Seasonal or themed cookery workshops

What we’re looking for

• You’ll have current, relevant qualifications and significant industry experience within the catering and hospitality sector. Most importantly, you’ll have the enthusiasm to share your knowledge, inspire others and create enjoyable, engaging learning experiences.
• Previous experience delivering training or accredited courses would be an advantage, but it isn’t essential. If you’re an experienced chef with excellent communication skills and a passion for helping others succeed, we’ll provide the training and support you need to develop your teaching skills.
• Whether you’re looking for a new challenge, a better work‑life balance, or the opportunity to give something back to the profession, we’d love to hear from you.

To succeed in this role, you will have some or all of the following:

• Relevant industry certification, such as Food hygiene, Professional Cooking
• Practical experience working within a professional kitchen is essential.
• A Group Training Certificate or similar is desirable.
• Experience delivering training courses is desirable.
• Strong customer service, organisation, teamworking, and relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in digital skills relevant to the role, including experience using MS Office and any job‑specific systems.
• Adaptability to evolving digital tools and a willingness to continuously improve digital competencies.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Other Benefits

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Up to 45 days annual leave Pro Rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates)
• Opportunities for career progression and personal development
• Access a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits inc. Cycle to Work, Bike Shop, Home & Electronics Lifestyle
• Saves and Employee Assistance Programme.

Who we are

Explore our website for more information about the College and who we are. About Us Dumfries & Galloway College