Teacher of Professional Cookery

About the role

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to ignite a passion for food, develop future talent, and bridge the gap between education, industry, and competition success. Worsley College is the home of the Award-winning Glasshouse Restaurant & Bakery and in the top 500 establishments worldwide for 5* reviews.
Are you a passionate and experienced chef with a love for teaching? Do you want to shape the future of the hospitality industry by mentoring aspiring chefs, collaborating with industry leaders, and driving excellence in skills development? We are looking for an exceptional Professional Cookery Teacher to join our dynamic team here at Worsley College. You will: Inspire and train the next generation of chefs, equipping them with the skills to thrive in the industry. Collaborate with Industry – Work closely with top employers, restaurants, and hotels to provide hands-on experience and ensure students meet real-world standards. Progress and develop Skills & Competitions – Mentor students to achieve excellence in culinary skills, encouraging participation in WorldSkills, local, and national competitions to showcase their talent on global stages. Teach in state-of-the-art kitchens and restaurant, fostering creativity and innovation.
You will: Be a seasoned professional chef with strong industry experience. A passionate educator who can inspire and motivate students. Have a strong network of industry contacts to enhance student opportunities.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about this role, please do not hesitate to contact us.

REASONS TO JOIN US

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks holiday (195 days in College).
• We have a 2.30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including 2 Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer pension contribution.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff as part of our Be Outstanding Development programme.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
• 91% of staff are proud to work at the College

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button which will take you to the College Recruitment page. If this is your first application, you will need to complete the Registration form. If returning please login to access your profile.

Once you have created an account / profile or logged in you will see a list of jobs with another ‘Apply’ button. Click the ‘Apply’ button to open a form allowing you to add a personal statement for the select Job role. Click Submit and your application will be complete.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.

Vacancy Documents

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	2. Job Description - Teacher of Professional Cookery.pdf
	1. Advert - Teacher of Professional Cookery.pdf

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