Chef Trainer - Basingstoke

FIND are a specialist staffing business, servicing the Skills, Learning & Apprenticeship markets across the UK. We’re representing the leading training & apprenticeship provider for the UK’s hospitality & Catering industry.
 
Role: Chef Trainer
 
Experience Required: No prior teaching/training experience is needed, our client will provide you with all the tools and support needed to become a qualified trainer.
 
What you could be doing now: You will be working as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Head Chef, or Kitchen Manager, and looking to utilise your skills in a slightly different capacity.
 
Location: Hybrid with travel Berkshire, Basingstoke and North Hampshire area (candidates must drive and have their own vehicle)
 
Salary: Starting salary of £27,000 + tax free bonus
 
The Role
Are you an experienced chef ready for something new? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning training provider, as a Chef Trainer.
 
As a Chef Trainer, you can say goodbye to working weekends and evenings. This is an extremely rewarding position where you will share your knowledge and skills with apprentices, shaping the culinary future.  
 
You'll enjoy the flexibility of working from home and get to hit the road and visit different sites within your region to meet your learners face-to-face in their kitchens.
 
Working 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday, a typical week will involve 2-3 days of travelling to see your chef apprentices. With the rest working from home; meeting apprentices online and completing administration.
 
What You'll Do:

• Guiding apprentices at all levels, helping them develop their skills and confidence in the kitchen.
• Supporting apprentices at our award-winning Chef Academy. Providing hands-on training in essential techniques.
• Personalising learning plans to suit each apprentice’s needs, ensuring they have the tools to thrive.
• Demonstrating how functional skills like maths and English fit into the culinary world.
• Building relationships with employers and updating them on their apprentices’ progress.
• Managing administrative tasks and planning effectively using Google Suite and other systems.
• A typical week will include around 3 days of travel within your area to visit apprentices, with the rest of your time spent working from home.

• Demonstrable experience as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Head Chef, or Kitchen Manager.
• Ideally, a professional culinary qualification.
• Confidence with technology and good organisational skills.
• Level 2 (GCSE) qualification in English and maths (or a willingness to achieve this).
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle for travel within your region.

• A starting salary from £27,000 plus tax-free bonuses when company targets are met.
• 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) and an extra day for your birthday.
• The option to buy or sell up to five additional days’ leave.
• Healthcare cash plan, dental plan, hospital treatment plan, employee assistance programmes, and 24/7 GP access.
• Enhanced sick pay and life insurance.
• Reimbursement for mileage and travel expenses.