Qualified Catering Teacher/Trainer

Streamline Search; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A Chichester-based charity is seeking a qualified Catering Teacher/Trainer to deliver hands-on training that helps young adults with learning disabilities build essential vocational skills in hospitality and catering. The role involves planning and delivering inclusive training sessions, promoting independence, and working closely with support staff. Ideal candidates should possess relevant qualifications, including QTS/QTLS, and a passion for inclusion. Flexible working hours available.

Benefits

Make a meaningful impact

Supportive work environment

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Qualified Food Catering/Technology Teacher, preferably with QTS/QTLS.
• Relevant vocational experience in Food and Nutrition and Food Hygiene.
• Passionate about inclusion and supporting young people's development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver catering training sessions for young people with learning disabilities.
• Create an engaging learning environment.
• Promote independence through practical catering activities.

Skills

Food Catering/Technology Teacher qualified

Food and Nutrition experience

Food Hygiene knowledge

Catering and Hospitality experience

Engaging training delivery

Education

QTS/QTLS or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Together Our Community (TOC) is a Chichester based charity supporting young adults with learning disabilities to take up supported work and volunteering placements in the local community. We are looking for a qualified Catering Teacher/Trainer to deliver engaging, hands-on training to the young people, helping them build essential life skills alongside the development of vocational skills in hospitality and catering.

Location

Location: Chichester Town Centre, PO19 1AR

Details

Pay: £30 per hour

Hours: 8 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year

Contract Type: Freelance/Self Employed

About the Role

You will design and deliver inclusive catering training sessions over the course of a week that inspire confidence, independence, and creativity in our Chichester town commercial kitchen. Your teaching/training will help young people develop practical cooking skills, food hygiene awareness, and a sense of achievement – giving them the best opportunity to take up placements in the hospitality and catering workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tailored catering training sessions for young people with learning disabilities
• Create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment
• Promote independence and vocational skills through practical catering activities
• Collaborate with our leadership team and support staff
• Monitor the young people's progress to inform progress reports and provide regular constructive feedback

Skills & Qualifications

• A qualified Food Catering/Technology Teacher — preferred to have QTS/QTLS or equivalent
• Relevant vocational experience/qualifications in Food and Nutrition, Food Hygiene, Catering, Health and Safety, Hospitality
• Confident delivering engaging, hands-on training that develops both life skills and subject vocational knowledge
• A team player passionate about inclusion and the potential of young people to progress and contribute to the hospitality and catering workforce

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people
• Be part of a supportive and values-driven team
• Flexible working hours through the week that might fit around another job

To Apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter or email outlining your experience and motivation to take up this role to:

Closing Date: Friday 10 October