Cookery School Teacher

THYME; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Thyme, une entreprise dynamique située dans une belle région des Cotswolds, recherche un enseignant passionné pour son école de cuisine. Le candidat idéal aura une expertise culinaire, une capacité à inspirer les élèves et un amour de l'enseignement culinaire. Rejoignez une équipe axée sur l'excellence de l'hospitalité, au sein d'un environnement agréable et convivial.

Benefits

Generous Service Charge and Gratuity Bonuses

Additional Holiday on Birthday

Employee Assistance Program

Stylish Uniforms Provided

Free Staff Parking

Staff Discounts on Food

Staff Accommodation Rate

Cookery Classes Discounts

Staff Room Amenities

Beautiful Location for Breaks

Qualifications

• Expérience confirmée en tant que cuisinier, chef ou enseignant en cuisine.
• Passion pour la nourriture et désir de partager des connaissances.
• Capacité à communiquer efficacement avec les étudiants.

Responsibilities

• Animer des cours de cuisine pratiques.
• Préparer le matériel et les recettes pour assurer le bon déroulement des cours.
• Maintenir un espace de cuisine propre et organisé.

Skills

Cooking Techniques

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Culinary Qualification

Job description

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Thyme is a restored Cotswold manor and farm. It is a family story where a passion for the land, food and entertaining merges with a love of local heritage, beauty and conservation.
We took time to make Thyme. Working with the historic buildings and the land that surrounds them, we have created a thoughtful place with love and attention lavished on every detail.
We hope you will experience a real connection to the land, the seasons and to nature, and we invite you to rest, relax and enjoy this English country idyll that our family call home.

About Thyme

At Thyme, we have a beautiful cookery school, offering a wide range of hands-on
culinary experiences. We pride ourselves on creating an inspiring and enjoyable
environment for people to develop their cooking skills, whether they are
complete beginners or seasoned chefs. Our classes are designed to foster a
passion for food and produce while providing expert guidance in a relaxed, fun
atmosphere. You can learn more about us here

Thyme is not a hotel: we have a hotel, a spa, a cookery school, restaurants and a farm, we grow our vegetables, fruit & herbs, and we have nature at our heart.

A destination for local regulars, London weekenders and international travellers a like, each day brings variety, vibrancy and excitement.

We are a team that consistently strives for world class guest experience, to celebrate the seasons and immerse guests in our love of the land. Our people are dynamic, passionate, considerate and collaborative, with a culture of learning and progression at our heart.

Why Choose Thyme:

A Flourishing Team:Our team is vibrant, professional and collaborative. With our company values at our heart, the team work together to deliver true hospitality excellence.

A Connection to the Land: Throughout Thyme, there is plenty of open space and gardens to wander. Our work environments are light and airy, always maintaining a connection to the outside.

Professional Development: Personal and professional development is at the heart of our people strategy, with training and leadership programmes as well as development plans for all the team.

Competitive Remuneration: We offer excellent pay and benefits. Our service charge is substantial, and every penny goes to our hard working team each month.

Position Overview

We are looking for a passionate and talented Full or Part-Time Cookery School Teacher
to join our dynamic team. As a cookery teacher at Thyme, you will be
responsible for delivering engaging, interactive, and informative cooking
classes to a wide range of students. You will have the opportunity to teach
both group and private lessons, covering a variety of cuisines and techniques.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys sharing their love of food, has
strong culinary expertise, and is enthusiastic about creating memorable
experiences for students.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead hands-on cookery
  classes, providing clear instructions and guidance to students of various
  skill levels.
• Ensure the classroom is
  a positive, supportive environment where students feel confident and
  inspired.
• Prepare class materials,
  recipes, and demonstrations in advance to ensure smooth class delivery.
• Maintain a clean,
  organized kitchen space and ensure all health and safety standards are
  met.
• Provide feedback and
  encouragement to students, helping them develop their skills and
  knowledge.
• Contribute to the
  creation and development of new class offerings, including seasonal menus
  and special events.
• Engage with students
  during and after class, creating a friendly and approachable atmosphere.

Skills & Qualifications :

• Proven experience as a
  cook, chef, or cookery teacher, with a strong understanding of cooking
  techniques and kitchen skills.
• A passion for food and
  cooking, with a desire to share knowledge and inspire others.
• Ability to communicate
  effectively with students, providing clear instructions and
  demonstrations.
• Flexible and adaptable,
  with a willingness to teach a variety of classes.
• Previous teaching or
  coaching experience is desirable but not essential.
• A relevant culinary
  qualification (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds) is an advantage but not a
  requirement.
• Exceedingly generous Service Charge and Gratuity bonuses paid monthly.* in salary advertised
• Additional Holiday - All staff to have an extra day off on their birthday.
• Employee assistance programme - designed specifically to assist hospitality people by providing specialist, independent and confidential advice, support, and assistance.
• High quality and stylish uniforms provided.
• Free staff parking.
• 50% off food in both the Ox Barn and the Swan.
• We offer a Staff accommodation rate of £150 Bed and Breakfast per room per night.
• Cookery School - All classes are £40 per person, available for you plus 1 guest.
• Staff room with kitchenette, comfy sofas and entertainment.
• Beautiful Location with plenty of space to walk and relax during break times!

Thyme is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to being a successful, caring and welcoming place for all. We are committed to a culture where respect and understanding is fostered, and the diversity of people's backgrounds and circumstances will be positively valued. We will ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.