Chef Tutor: Inspire Youth with Hands-On Hospitality

Positive Futures; Bath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Positive Futures seeks a passionate Chef Tutor for a specialist college and training hotel for young people with learning disabilities. You will deliver high-quality Food Preparation sessions, model professional kitchen standards and lead Learning Support Practitioners in practical cooking and menu execution.

You'll assess progress, follow RARPA principles, and work with Therapy teams and House Managers to support learners toward independence and meaningful employment.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English & Maths required.
• City & Guilds Level 2 in Hospitality and Catering or equivalent.
• Level 3 qualification desirable or willingness to work towards.
• Level 4 Certificate in Education desirable or willingness to work towards.
• Experience in hospitality or catering environments.
• Experience in vocational education desirable.
• Collaborative, team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver individualised Food Preparation sessions.
• Deliver engaging lessons to motivate all learners.
• Carry out assessments and track progress with targets.
• Apply RARPA principles to record progress.
• Work with colleagues including Therapy teams and House Managers.
• Respond to underachievement and adjust targets as needed.
• Lead and direct Learning Support Practitioners in sessions.
• Prepare, cook and present meals following recipes and menus.
• Model industry-standard techniques and maintain high food quality.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, safety and legislation.

Skills

English literacy in teaching

Hospitality & catering experience

Team collaboration

Assessment & tracking

Inclusive teaching

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 in Hospitality and Catering

Level 3 qualification (desirable)

Level 4 Certificate in Education (desirable)

Job description

Positive Futures seeks a passionate Chef Tutor for a specialist college and training hotel for young people with learning disabilities. You will deliver high-quality Food Preparation sessions, model professional kitchen standards and lead Learning Support Practitioners in practical cooking and menu execution.

You'll assess progress, follow RARPA principles, and work with Therapy teams and House Managers to support learners toward independence and meaningful employment.