Chef Trainer & Mentor - FE Kitchen Coaching (36h/wk)

Eden Brown Synergy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy is seeking a Chef Trainer/Supervisor to lead practical kitchen sessions in Greater Manchester. You will supervise trainee chefs, demonstrate advanced cookery techniques and coach learners to meet industry standards.

A DBS check is required for this role and you will work in a supportive FE environment. The role involves hands-on support in professional training kitchens, ensuring students receive high-quality practical training while maintaining safety and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experienced chef or catering professional in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong culinary techniques and modern catering practices.
• Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Ability to explain techniques clearly and motivate learners.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support trainee chef students during practical kitchen sessions.
• Demonstrate professional cookery techniques and kitchen procedures.
• Provide coaching and guidance to help students develop culinary skills.
• Support students to work to professional industry standards.
• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Promote high standards of hygiene and safety in the kitchen.
• Ensure students follow allergen and safety procedures.
• Assist teaching staff with planning and delivering practical training.
• Maintain a well-organised, safe training kitchen.
• Encourage teamwork and professional behaviours.
• Support learners of varying abilities to reach learning goals.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of catering provision.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Student coaching

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Eden Brown Synergy is seeking a Chef Trainer/Supervisor to lead practical kitchen sessions in Greater Manchester. You will supervise trainee chefs, demonstrate advanced cookery techniques and coach learners to meet industry standards.

A DBS check is required for this role and you will work in a supportive FE environment. The role involves hands-on support in professional training kitchens, ensuring students receive high-quality practical training while maintaining safety and inclusion.