Chef Trainer/Supervisor

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

Role: Chef Trainer/Supervisor

Location: Greater Manchester

Rate: 25 - 35 per hour

Contract: Temporary, Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week

Eden Brown are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Chef Trainer to join a leading Further Education team in Greater Manchester.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supervising, supporting and training trainee chefs, helping students to develop the practical skills, knowledge and professional behaviours required for a successful career within the hospitality and catering industry.

Working closely with teaching staff, you will provide hands-on support within our professional training kitchens, ensuring students receive a high standard of practical training and guidance in a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support trainee chef students during practical kitchen sessions.
• Demonstrate professional cookery techniques, preparation methods and kitchen procedures.
• Provide practical coaching and guidance to help students develop their culinary skills.
• Support students in working to professional industry standards.
• Monitor students progress, providing constructive feedback and encouragement.
• Promote good standards of food hygiene, health and safety and kitchen cleanliness.
• Ensure students follow appropriate food safety, allergen and hygiene procedures.
• Assist teaching staff with the planning and delivery of practical training activities.
• Help maintain a well-organised, professional and safe training kitchen.
• Encourage positive attitudes, teamwork, professionalism and good work practices.
• Support students with different abilities and levels of experience to achieve their learning goals.
• Contribute to the wider development and success of the catering and hospitality provision.

About You

• You will be an experienced chef or catering professional with a genuine interest in developing the next generation of hospitality professionals.

You should have:

• Professional experience working in a commercial or professional kitchen.
• Strong practical culinary skills and knowledge of modern catering practices.
• A good understanding of food safety, hygiene and health and safety requirements.
• The ability to demonstrate and explain practical cooking techniques clearly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The patience and enthusiasm to support learners in a Further Education environment.
• The ability to motivate and encourage students from a range of backgrounds and abilities.
• A professional, positive and approachable manner.
• Good organisational and teamwork skills.

A recognised teaching, training, coaching or assessing qualification would be advantageous, although relevant industry experience and a strong commitment to supporting learners are equally valued.

A DBS check will also be needed for this role. If you do not have a current DBS check Eden Brown can apply on your behalf.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent.