Home and Practical skills Cooking Lecturer (Variable Hours)

Wiltshire College & University Centre; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site gyms

Lifestyle discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Professional development and CPD

Job summary

Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking a Home and Practical Skills Cooking Lecturer for Salisbury Campus on a variable hours basis. The role involves delivering practical cookery sessions to adult learners, with focus on healthy, affordable meals and kitchen safety.

Ideal candidates have a Level 3+ in cookery or relevant experience, strong home cooking knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• A relevant Level 3 qualification or higher in cookery, catering, hospitality, food, or a related subject, and/or significant relevant practical experience.
• Strong knowledge of home cooking, food preparation, and everyday cooking techniques.
• An understanding of healthy eating, meal planning, budgeting, and food hygiene.
• The ability to demonstrate practical skills clearly and support learners with different levels of experience.
• A passion for cooking and sharing knowledge with others.
• Good communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to teach at Salisbury Campus and other college sites as required.
• A commitment to inclusive learning, safe working practices, and a positive learner experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging cooking and practical home skills sessions.
• Prepare lesson plans, recipes, demonstrations, and learning resources.
• Teach essential food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Demonstrate how to prepare nutritious, affordable meals and reduce waste.
• Introduce learners to healthy eating, meal planning, budgeting and portion sizes.
• Create an inclusive learning environment and monitor learner progress.

Skills

Home cooking knowledge

Food preparation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility to teach multiple sites

Education

Level 3 qualification or higher in cookery/catering/hospitality/food

Job description

Home and Practical Skills Cooking Lecturer (Variable Hours)

£21.13 - £25.34 per hour, plus holiday pay

Salisbury

Permanent, Part Time

Base Location: Salisbury Campus

Scope: Delivery across all college sites

Are you passionate about cooking and practical home skills, and keen to share your knowledge with adult learners? Whether you're an experienced lecturer, chef, catering professional, or confident home cook, we'd love to hear from you! Join our team and help adult learners develop essential cooking skills, prepare healthy and affordable meals, build confidence in the kitchen, and become more independent in their everyday lives.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in home cooking, food preparation, healthy eating, meal planning, budgeting, baking, or food hygiene who can inspire learners in a supportive and practical learning environment.

Please note: This is a Variable Hours position, with work offered as required, subject to adult learning course provision, learner demand, and the needs of individual college sites.

Course Structure

Courses typically run for approximately 3 hours per week over 10 weeks, combining demonstrations, practical cooking activities, and guided learning.

What We Offer

• Salary:
  • Unqualified Lecturer: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay
  • Qualified Lecturer: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay
• Contract Type: Variable Hours
• Location: Salisbury Campus, with opportunities to teach at other college sites as required.
• Working Pattern: Approximately 3 hours per week over 10 weeks, depending on course provision and learner demand.

Benefits

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site gyms
• Lifestyle discounts
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Professional development and CPD opportunities

What You'll Do

• Plan and deliver engaging cooking and practical home skills sessions.
• Prepare lesson plans, recipes, demonstrations, and learning resources.
• Teach essential food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Demonstrate how to prepare a variety of nutritious, affordable, and delicious meals.
• Introduce learners to healthy eating, meal planning, portion sizes, and budgeting.
• Teach practical skills such as batch cooking, food storage, baking, and reducing food waste.
• Promote food hygiene, allergen awareness, and the safe use of kitchen equipment.
• Help learners adapt recipes to suit different budgets, dietary needs, and preferences.
• Create an inclusive learning environment that supports learners of all abilities and experience levels.
• Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback to build confidence and independence.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, safeguarding, and professional practice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support high-quality adult learning across college sites.

What You'll Bring

• A relevant Level 3 qualification or higher in cookery, catering, hospitality, food, or a related subject, and/or significant relevant practical experience.
• Strong knowledge of home cooking, food preparation, and everyday cooking techniques.
• An understanding of healthy eating, meal planning, budgeting, and food hygiene.
• The ability to demonstrate practical skills clearly and support learners with different levels of experience.
• A passion for cooking and sharing knowledge with others.
• Good communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to teach at Salisbury Campus and other college sites as required.
• A commitment to inclusive learning, safe working practices, and a positive learner experience.

Teaching or adult education qualifications are desirable but not essential. Experienced cooks, chefs, catering professionals, and confident home cooks looking to develop their teaching experience are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us

• Flexible working opportunities: Variable hours to suit course provision and learner demand.
• Share your expertise: Bring your cooking knowledge and practical skills into adult education.
• Promote healthier living: Help learners prepare nutritious meals and make informed food choices.
• Develop essential life skills: Support learners to cook economically, plan meals, and reduce waste.
• Make a difference: Improve learners' confidence, independence, and wellbeing.
• Work across our college community: Deliver courses at Salisbury Campus and other college sites.
• Short-course delivery: Typically around 3 hours per week over 10 weeks.
• Professional development: Access opportunities for continuing professional development and CPD.

Turn your passion for cooking into an opportunity to inspire confidence, encourage independence, and support lifelong learning across Wiltshire College & University Centre.

If you're ready to share your cooking skills, inspire adult learners, and help people develop practical skills for everyday life, we'd love to hear from you!

Closing Date: 06th November 2026

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Disability Confident Employer

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

The Company

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.