Chef Trainer & Apprenticeship Mentor | Hybrid Travel

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays + birthday leave

Healthcare plans

Mileage reimbursement

Birthday bonus option

Travel allowances

Job summary

The Opportunity Provider is seeking a Chef Trainer to share culinary expertise with apprentices and shape the next generation of chefs. The role involves a mix of home-based work and workplace visits, with travel within the Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire area.

You will lead apprentices, deliver hands-on training, and tailor learning plans. Candidates should have chef experience in senior kitchen roles, a relevant culinary qualification, and a willingness to work with technology.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Head Chef, or Kitchen Manager.
• Level 2 GCSE English and maths or willingness to achieve it.
• Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle for travel within your region.

Responsibilities

• Guide apprentices at all levels and help them develop culinary skills and confidence in the kitchen.
• Provide hands-on training in essential techniques at the Chef Academy.
• Personalise learning plans to suit each apprentice’s needs and equip them to thrive.
• Demonstrate how maths and English fit into the culinary world.
• Build relationships with employers and update them on apprentices’ progress.
• Manage administrative tasks and planning using Google Suite and other systems.

Skills

Chef experience across roles

Education

Culinary qualification

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

The Opportunity Provider is seeking a Chef Trainer to share culinary expertise with apprentices and shape the next generation of chefs. The role involves a mix of home-based work and workplace visits, with travel within the Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire area.

You will lead apprentices, deliver hands-on training, and tailor learning plans. Candidates should have chef experience in senior kitchen roles, a relevant culinary qualification, and a willingness to work with technology.