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Chef Lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 192335
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 19 October 2026
West Midlands
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Education Details

Hospitality and Catering Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 3
Also teaches: Professional Cookery

Job Description

Chef Lecturer

Temporary | Contract

Location: the West Midlands

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

About the Role

We're recruiting a Chef Lecturer to join a further education provider in the West Midlands. You'll deliver practical and theory sessions to learners working towards professional cookery qualifications, bringing your kitchen experience into the training kitchen and classroom.

You'll support learners to build the technical skills, professionalism and confidence they need to progress into the hospitality industry.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering engaging practical and theory professional cookery sessions.
  • Planning, preparing and assessing learning activities against assessment criteria.
  • Monitoring learner progress and putting support in place where it's needed.
  • Maintaining accurate records of attendance, achievement and progress.
  • Creating a safe, inclusive learning environment in which every learner is challenged and supported.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • A Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in professional cookery or a closely related discipline
  • Occupational experience as a chef
  • Confidence delivering both practical and theory sessions

Desirable (but not essential):

  • A teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one
  • Previous experience teaching or assessing in a further education setting

If you're ready to bring your kitchen experience into the classroom, we'd love to hear from you.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Connor Butler

Connor Butler

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Requirements

  • Level 3 qualification in professional cookery or equivalent
  • Occupational experience as a chef
  • Confidence delivering practical and theory sessions

Skills & Qualifications

Professional cookeryPractical teachingTheory deliveryAssessmentLearner progress monitoringRecord keepingKitchen experience

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