Chef Instructor

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 45 days annual leave Pro Rata

Career progression opportunities

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a Chef Instructor at the Dumfries Campus. The role involves delivering practical cooking and baking courses, including specialist workshops such as Street Food, Curries, Pasta and Pizza, to learners of all abilities.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 35 hours per week. You will have current qualifications and extensive industry experience in catering and hospitality, with a passion for teaching and sharing knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must have current, relevant qualifications in catering and significant industry experience.
• Experience delivering training or accredited courses is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on cooking and baking courses for learners of all abilities.
• Lead specialist workshops (e.g., Street Food, Curries, Pasta and Pizza).
• Create engaging learning experiences and inspire learners to develop skills.

Skills

Catering experience

Hospitality industry knowledge

Education

Catering/hospitality qualifications

Job description

Dumfries Campus - £35,369.38 (increasing to £36,571.94 from 01/09/26) 35 hours per week (full time) - Permanent

Share Your Passion. Inspire Future Cooks. Make a Difference.

Do you have a passion for food and a wealth of experience in the catering and hospitality industry? Would you enjoy inspiring others to develop their culinary skills and confidence?

We're looking for an enthusiastic Chef Instructor to join our Commercial Development and Delivery Team. This is an exciting opportunity to use your professional expertise to help others learn, grow and succeed, delivering high-quality training in a College that's committed to being one step ahead.

You’ll deliver a range of practical, hands-on cooking and baking courses for learners of all abilities, from those developing essential kitchen skills to those looking to expand their culinary knowledge. Depending on your experience and qualifications, you may deliver:

Specialist workshops, including:

• Street Food
• Curries
• Pasta and Pizza
• Seasonal or themed cookery workshops

What we're looking for

You’ll have current, relevant qualifications and significant industry experience within the catering and hospitality sector. Most importantly, you’ll have the enthusiasm to share your knowledge, inspire others and create enjoyable, engaging learning experiences.

Previous experience delivering training or accredited courses would be an advantage, but it isn’t essential. If you’re an experienced chef with excellent communication skills and a passion for helping others succeed, we’ll provide the training and support you need to develop your teaching skills.

Whether you’re looking for a new challenge, a better work-life balance, or the opportunity to give something back to the profession, we’d love to hear from you.

Other Benefits

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Up to 45 days annual leave Pro Rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates)
• Opportunities for career progression and personal development
• Access a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits inc. Cycle to Work, Bike Shop, Home & Electronics Lifestyle Saves and Employee Assistance Programme.

Who we are

Explore our website for more information about the College and who we are. About Us Dumfries & Galloway College

Closing Date: Friday 11th September 2026

What happens next

Interviews for successful applicants will be held in week commencing 21st September 2026.

What else you need to know

If you’re invited for interview, you will be required to evidence your Right to Work in the UK - Right to Work Guidance .

If you’re successful in securing the role, your employment will be conditional on the college receiving two satisfactory references and background checks including the disclosure Scotland check on all criminal offences (spent & unspent) so ensure you are not barred from working with Children or Vulnerable Adults.

All staff are required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.