Cookery School Chef - Teach & Craft Fine Dining Dishes

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Newbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals during shifts

Life Assurance

Employee discounts via Perkbox

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

WSH Restaurants in Berkshire is seeking a Cookery School Chef to deliver hands-on cookery courses and demonstrations at The Woodspeen Cookery School.

You will work closely with senior chefs to deliver structured classes, maintain high food standards, and create an engaging, educational environment for guests of all skill levels.

This role suits passionate culinary educators with strong teaching and restaurant kitchen experience, with occasional evenings, weekends and events.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in a professional kitchen (restaurant or hospitality setting).
• Strong cooking skills across core techniques (sauces, roasting, baking, prep work).
• Confident communicator with the ability to teach and demonstrate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering hands-on cookery courses and demonstrations.
• Teach and guide guests through recipes, techniques, and kitchen skills.
• Support themed classes such as bread making, butchery, seasonal cooking, and restaurant-style dishes.
• Demonstrate professional techniques while ensuring guests are actively involved and supported.
• Prepare mise en place for cookery school classes and events.
• Ensure all ingredients are prepped, portioned, and ready for student use.
• Maintain excellent food quality standards in line with restaurant expectations.
• Work efficiently across multiple stations in a teaching kitchen environment.
• Create a welcoming and supportive learning environment for all guests.
• Answer questions and explain techniques, ingredients, and methods in an accessible way.
• Encourage participation and confidence in cooking.

Skills

Professional cooking

Teaching skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

NVQ or equivalent culinary qualification

Job description

WSH Restaurants in Berkshire is seeking a Cookery School Chef to deliver hands-on cookery courses and demonstrations at The Woodspeen Cookery School.

You will work closely with senior chefs to deliver structured classes, maintain high food standards, and create an engaging, educational environment for guests of all skill levels.

This role suits passionate culinary educators with strong teaching and restaurant kitchen experience, with occasional evenings, weekends and events.