Culinary Trainer & Mentor (Hybrid, Cornwall & Travel)

The Opportunity Provider Ltd (TOP); Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary from £29,000

Tax-free bonuses when targets are met

25 days holiday + birthday

Buy/sell up to 5 extra days leave

Healthcare cash plan

Dental plan

Hospital treatment plan

Employee assistance programmes

24/7 GP access

Enhanced sick pay

Life insurance

Mileage & travel expenses reimbursed

Job summary

The Opportunity Provider Ltd (TOP) is seeking a Chef Trainer to share culinary expertise with apprentices and shape the next generation of chefs. This hybrid role covers the Cornwall area with a mix of home-based work and site visits, travelling the region to mentor learners and collaborate with employers.

You will lead hands-on instruction, tailor learning plans, and integrate functional skills like maths and English into the curriculum, supporting trainees toward successful careers in

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or higher in a kitchen.
• Ideal to have a professional culinary qualification.
• Level 2 English and maths (or willingness to achieve).

Responsibilities

• Guide apprentices at all levels, helping them develop skills and confidence in the kitchen.
• Provide hands-on training in essential techniques at our Chef Academy.
• Personalise learning plans to suit each apprentice’s needs and ensure they have the tools to thrive.
• Show how maths and English fit into the culinary world in daily practice.
• Build relationships with employers and update them on apprentice progress.
• Manage administrative tasks and plan using Google Suite and other systems.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen

Training apprentices

Organisational skills

Education

Professional culinary qualification

GCSE English & Maths (Level 2)

Tools

Google Suite

Training systems

Job description

The Opportunity Provider Ltd (TOP) is seeking a Chef Trainer to share culinary expertise with apprentices and shape the next generation of chefs. This hybrid role covers the Cornwall area with a mix of home-based work and site visits, travelling the region to mentor learners and collaborate with employers.

You will lead hands-on instruction, tailor learning plans, and integrate functional skills like maths and English into the curriculum, supporting trainees toward successful careers in