Catering Trainer (Temporary)

Catering Trainer

Temporary | Contract

Location: the West Midlands

Start date: September 2026

Are you an experienced chef or catering professional looking to pass your skills on to the next generation?

About the Role

An education provider is looking for a Catering Trainer to deliver practical and theory sessions to learners working towards industry-recognised catering qualifications. You'll plan and deliver engaging kitchen and classroom sessions, assess learner progress and help students build the technical skills, professional standards and confidence they need to step into the hospitality industry.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering practical catering and food preparation sessions.
• Teaching the underpinning theory, including food safety and kitchen hygiene.
• Assessing learner work and tracking progress towards qualifications.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety within the training kitchen.
• Supporting curriculum delivery and development.
• Creating a positive, well-structured learning environment that motivates learners to achieve.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Level 2 (or higher) qualification in Catering, Professional Cookery or a related subject
• Substantial hands-on experience in commercial kitchens or catering operations
• Strong practical subject knowledge and a good understanding of food safety
• A genuine interest in developing others and sharing your industry knowledge

Desirable (but not essential):

• Teaching qualification
• Assessor qualification
• Experience delivering vocational catering training

No teaching experience? That's not a barrier. Industry professionals are genuinely welcome here, with training, mentoring and ongoing development available to help you make the move into teaching.

If you're ready to use your industry experience to shape future careers, we'd love to hear from you.