Chef Trainer

Job Description

Whether youre already a Trainer, Assessor or Coach, or thinking about becoming one, its time you made the change to Lifetime.Who we are:One of the UKs leading Apprenticeship providers, we help businesses realise their potential by delivering training that builds a better workforce. Most importantly, were all about a democracy of opportunity so we put quality first, we work collaboratively,and we embrace change.In practice, that means training our own Learning Coaches: selecting industry experts with a wealth of experience and showing them how to pass on their skills and knowledge to the next generation of professionals.If youre can-do, hardworking, thrive on challenge and fancy a change, this could be the opportunity youre looking for to go further, faster.Why LifetimeThe hospitality sector is changing rapidly. As a Chef, youll know the pressures, the challenges and the opportunities the industry is facing. As experts in this area too, were playing a key role in developing the professionals of the future: the talentthat will shape the changing face of an industry we all love and that plays a critical role in the economy.If you want to use your experience to shape the future, this is where you can do it. Along the way, youll grow your skillset, gain a teaching qualification and open up even more professional opportunities.Working with learners at their place of work, in most cases for many of the UKs best loved hospitality names, youll deliver the apprenticeship standard. That includes providing the support, guidance and motivation that helps them to get career-buildingqualifications. Youll also help them to achieve transferable skills (in Maths and English) if needed, managing your own admin along the way.Its also rewarding to know youre playing your part in rebuilding a sector impacted by both Brexit and Covid - and can enjoy a better work life balance with no late finishes or weekend working!As industry champions, weve established the Loving Hospitality initiative and operate our Chef Academy, an advanced Apprenticeship programme to support retentionWhat will you be doing

• Visiting individuals in their workplace using your vocational experience and knowledge to teach and support learners achieve their apprenticeship
• Managing your own diary to ensure you are delivering against your KPIs, arranging and attending scheduled visits and completing both company and personal administration
• Collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver an exceptional service to learners and clients whilst maintaining standards and regulatory requirements

What will you bring to the roleAs well as recent or up-to-date experience gained in the kitchen, youll also have:

• Extensive, relevant vocational experience within a hig-end establishment (Head Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie)
• Experience of preparing, cooking and finishing a substantial range of fresh and seasonal dishes
• NVQ level 2 or 3 in professional cookery
• Experience of working in high demand environments, to targets and tight deadlines
• GCSEs English and Maths (C or above or key skills equivalent)

What is in it for youIn return for applying your skills and experience to drive real change across your industry, and as well as enjoying an exciting, life changing role, you will enjoy a package of benefits designed to reward your hard work and realise your professionalpotential:

• Generous mileage allowance
• Full IT kit including laptop and phone, printer/scanner
• Great benefits, reward and recognition and wellbeing package
• London weighting where applicable

And to get you started, we also offer:

• Award-winning onboarding programme
• Full training designed for you
• Structured support to achieve L4 Assessor Coach qualification
• Protected and comprehensive CPD time

Join us with at least a level 3 teaching qualification and youll start on £29,000. If you dont have a teaching qualification, youll start on £27,500 rising to £29,000 on completion of the Level 4 Assessor Coach apprenticeship.Youll also work flexibly, from home and out in the field, giving you the opportunity to fully support learners while enjoying a good work/life balanceLifetime Training Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all colleagues to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be:Subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS (where applicable), qualifications (where applicable), identity and right to work.All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references and all offers of employment will be subject to those references. Lifetime Training Group is an equal opportunities employer and is Disability Confident accredited.