Chef Trainer

HIT Training Ltd; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider is seeking a Chef Trainer to guide apprentices in the Cornwall & Devon area. This role offers a competitive starting salary from £27,000 plus tax-free bonuses and the flexibility of working from home alongside workplace visits. The ideal candidate should have experience as a chef and good organisational skills. Benefits include 25 days holiday, healthcare plans, and the opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare cash plan

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Head Chef, or Kitchen Manager.
• Professional culinary qualification is ideal.
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle for travel.

Responsibilities

• Guide apprentices, helping them develop their skills.
• Provide hands-on training in essential techniques.
• Personalise learning plans to suit each apprentice's needs.

Skills

Experience as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager

Confidence with technology

Good organisational skills

Education

Professional culinary qualification

Level 2 (GCSE) in English and maths

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Overview

Share Your Culinary Expertise and Inspire Future Chefs. Salary: From £27,000 + tax-free bonus | Location: Remote (covering the Cornwall & Devon area) | Role: Chef Trainer.

Are you an experienced chef ready for something new? Join HIT Training, an award-winning training provider, as a Chef Trainer. You’ll work Monday to Friday, with a mix of home flexibility and workplace visits, offering a better work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• 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 around 3 days of travel within your area to visit apprentices, with the rest of your time spent working from home.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• A starting salary from £27,000 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.

About HIT Training

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’re proud to be a Disability Confident and Living Wage employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

How to Apply / Additional Information

If you’d like to know more about the role, our approach to flexible working, or any adjustments we can make to support you during the recruitment process, please get in touch at [e-mail].

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