Chef Trainer. Job in Maidstone Education & Training Jobs

National Skills Agency; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning training provider as a Chef Trainer, where you will share your culinary skills with apprentices. This role allows for flexible working arrangements while ensuring apprentices develop the necessary skills and confidence in the kitchen. If you have experience as a Chef and a passion for teaching, this opportunity will enhance your professional satisfaction and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Head Chef, or Kitchen Manager.
• Professional culinary qualification is ideal.
• Driving licence with access to a vehicle for travel.

Responsibilities

• Guide apprentices to develop their kitchen skills and confidence.
• Provide hands-on training in essential culinary techniques.
• Manage administrative tasks using Google Suite.

Skills

Organisational skills

Confidence with technology

Education

Professional culinary qualification

Level 2 (GCSE) in English and maths

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Remote with Travel around Kent area

ROLE PURPOSE

Are you an experienced chef ready for something new? Join our Clients organisation, 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Supporting apprentices at their 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.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrate 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.

Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications, we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.