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Chef Lecturer

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The Guardian logoThe Guardian · Birmingham, UK
£18K–£22K/yrFull-timeOn-siteToday
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The University is currently looking for a skilled Chef Lecturer. You will be teaching level 2 kitchen and pastry skills in our training and restaurant kitchen, where our students are able to gain hands-on experience and learn all the skills that will introduce them to the catering industry. Our industry-standard kitchens will enable you to utilise and share your extensive skills and expertise, while providing learners with training that reflects the latest practices and standards within the industry. Essential requirements for this role include: Experience of teaching or training students or employees within a high level, busy, professional catering setting. Exceptional catering skills and knowledge. An ability to train, manage and motivate students of all ages and abilities. High levels of organisational and administrative skills in a busy commercial setting. Experience and expert knowledge of, food costing, procurement and food hygiene due diligence recording. A strong awareness of food safety regulations and best hygiene practice within a busy working professional kitchen. So, if you are looking to contribute to the next generation of professionals, this is the perfect role for you. The University is committed to providing professional development opportunities and will support the completion of a recognised teaching qualification, if not already held.

Benefits

Generous allocation of annual leave 38 days' paid leave per year12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary DaysExcellent Teachers' Pension Scheme Employer Contributions Teachers' Pension Scheme - 28.6%Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement supportAnnual health MOTs with our Registered NurseExcellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorshipA variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central BirminghamHybrid working opportunitiesFree on-site gym membershipExtra Information:All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.Closing Date - Sunday 28th June 2026.Interview Date - TBC.Please click APPLY to be emailed a link to the role on our Careers site, where you need to complete our application form in order to be considered.

Additional Information

Job Title: Chef Lecturer Location: Birmingham Salary: £17,804 - £21,741 per annum pro rata of £35,608 - £43,482 per annum - AC2 Job type: Permanent, Part time 18.5 hours per week The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs. The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.

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