Chef Trainer

The Opportunity Provider Ltd; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Birthday day off

Buy/sell extra leave

Healthcare plan

Dental plan

Hospital treatment plan

Employee assistance programme

24/7 GP access

Enhanced sick pay

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

The Opportunity Provider Ltd is seeking a Chef Trainer in the Essex area for a hybrid role that combines home-based planning with on-site visits. You will mentor apprentices, deliver hands-on kitchen training, and tailor learning plans to individual needs, helping them grow into confident chefs.

With a starting salary of £29,000 and a range of employee benefits, this role offers travel across the region and opportunities to advance through an apprenticeship programme to become a trainer.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Head Chef, or Kitchen Manager.
• Level 2 English and maths (or willing to achieve).
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle for regional travel.

Responsibilities

• Guide apprentices at all levels and help them develop skills and confidence in the kitchen.
• Support apprentices at the Chef Academy with hands-on training in essential techniques.
• Personalise learning plans to suit each apprentice’s needs and tools to thrive.

Skills

Chef experience

Training/mentoring

Tech savvy

Education

Culinary qualification

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Share Your Culinary Expertise and Inspire Future Chefs

Salary: From £29,000 + tax-free bonus | Location: Hybrid (covering the Essex area) | Role: Chef Trainer

Are you an experienced chef ready for something new? Join The Opportunity Provider, an award-winning training provider, as a Chef Trainer. Enjoy the rewarding experience of sharing your skills with apprentices and shaping the culinary future. You’ll work Monday to Friday, with a mix of home flexibility and workplace visits, offering a better work-life balance.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Guiding apprentices at all levels, helping them develop their skills and confidence in the kitchen.

• Supporting apprentices at our award-winning Chef Academy. Providing hands-on training in essential techniques.

• Personalising learning plans to suit each apprentice’s needs, ensuring they have the tools to thrive.

• Demonstrating how functional skills like maths and English fit into the culinary world.

• Building relationships with employers and updating them on their apprentices’ progress.

• Managing administrative tasks and planning effectively using Google Suite and other systems.

A typical week will include at least 3 days of travel within your area to visit apprentices, with the rest of your time spent working from home.

What You'll Need to Bring:

• Demonstrable experience as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Head Chef, or Kitchen Manager.

• Ideally, a professional culinary qualification.

• Confidence with technology and good organisational skills.

• Level 2 (GCSE) qualification in English and maths (or a willingness to achieve this).

• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle for travel within your region.

Why Work With Us?

We invest in your growth so you can continue to inspire and support others. That’s why we provide access to qualifications and development opportunities to help you grow in your role, including an apprenticeship programme to become a trainer.

We also offer:

• A starting salary from £29,000 plus tax-free bonuses when company targets are met.

• 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) and an extra day for your birthday.

• The option to buy or sell up to five additional days’ leave.

• Healthcare cash plan, dental plan, hospital treatment plan, employee assistance programmes, and 24/7 GP access.

• Enhanced sick pay and life insurance.

• Reimbursement for mileage and travel expenses.

Why Join The Opportunity Provider ?

At TOP, we believe in the transformative power of apprenticeships—not just for individuals, but for businesses and the hospitality industry as a whole. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident and Living Wage employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, as we are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.