Chef Lead — Flexible 30‑Hour Kitchen & Mentor Role

Yeovil College; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Yeovil College is seeking a Chef Lead to manage the kitchen and catering outlets at its Yeovil campus. The role focuses on menu planning, food preparation and delivering high-quality food in a busy educational setting.

You will inspire and mentor learners, sharing practical skills and industry insight while enjoying a work-life balance with no regular weekend shifts. The position includes occasional evening events tied to the college's restaurant offerings.

Qualifications

• Professional kitchen experience, strong cooking and leadership skills.
• Willingness to share knowledge with students and learners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the kitchen and catering outlets, from menu planning to food preparation.
• Coordinate and support events and functions.
• Share industry experience with learners to develop practical skills.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Menu planning

Mentoring learners

Job description

Yeovil College is seeking a Chef Lead to manage the kitchen and catering outlets at its Yeovil campus. The role focuses on menu planning, food preparation and delivering high-quality food in a busy educational setting.

You will inspire and mentor learners, sharing practical skills and industry insight while enjoying a work-life balance with no regular weekend shifts. The position includes occasional evening events tied to the college's restaurant offerings.