Chef Trainer

The Opportunity Provider Ltd (TOP); Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary from £29,000

Tax-free bonuses when targets are met

25 days holiday + birthday

Buy/sell up to 5 extra days leave

Healthcare cash plan

Dental plan

Hospital treatment plan

Employee assistance programmes

24/7 GP access

Enhanced sick pay

Life insurance

Mileage & travel expenses reimbursed

Job summary

The Opportunity Provider Ltd (TOP) is seeking a Chef Trainer to share culinary expertise with apprentices and shape the next generation of chefs. This hybrid role covers the Cornwall area with a mix of home-based work and site visits, travelling the region to mentor learners and collaborate with employers.

You will lead hands-on instruction, tailor learning plans, and integrate functional skills like maths and English into the curriculum, supporting trainees toward successful careers in

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or higher in a kitchen.
• Ideal to have a professional culinary qualification.
• Level 2 English and maths (or willingness to achieve).

Responsibilities

• Guide apprentices at all levels, helping them develop skills and confidence in the kitchen.
• Provide hands-on training in essential techniques at our Chef Academy.
• Personalise learning plans to suit each apprentice’s needs and ensure they have the tools to thrive.
• Show how maths and English fit into the culinary world in daily practice.
• Build relationships with employers and update them on apprentice progress.
• Manage administrative tasks and plan using Google Suite and other systems.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen

Training apprentices

Organisational skills

Education

Professional culinary qualification

GCSE English & Maths (Level 2)

Tools

Google Suite

Training systems

Job description

Share Your Culinary Expertise and Inspire Future Chefs Salary: From £29,000 + tax-free bonus | Location: Hybrid (covering the Cornwall 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. 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.