Army – Chef Instructor

Job summary

The Defence College of Support (DCSp) delivers training to all Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force service personnel in Supply, Distribution, Driving, Catering, Policing & Guarding and Personnel Administration.�

The college is made up of 3 schools; Defence School of Logistics and Administration (DSLA) predominantly based at Worthy Down; Defence School of Policing and Security (DSPS) in Southwick Park; and Defence School of Transport (DST) at Leconfield. The college headquarters is also based at Worthy Down � a newly built, modern campus in Hampshire.�

These roles sit within DSLA and the Catering Training Wing (CTW), providing training for our military chefs. Successful applicants will be responsible for ensuring that our tri-service chef students are fully prepared for their future roles and that the Catering Training Wing maintains its standards as a Centre of Catering Excellence.

These positions are advertised at 37 hours per week. Attendance to the stated site will be required in accordance with the course schedule. Flexibility at other times may be possible and can be agreed once in post. �

Job description

Insert main responsibilities:

Conduct practical lessons, demonstrations and lectures in a variety of locations.Deliver instruction in accordance with the published course training documents. Evaluate and amend lesson plans. Carry out assessments and give feedback; both oral and written. Evaluate equipment and recipes in context to the course requirements. Comply with responsibilities in respect of relevant food policies.Carry out invigilator duties for both internal and external examinations.

Person specification

Are you a Chef looking for a new path? Do you want to work with our armed forces? Are you looking to challenge yourself in a dynamic and exciting role where you can make a difference? This role could be just what you are looking for�

The Chef Instructor role at the Defence School of Logistics and Administration (DSLA) offers an exciting opportunity to work in a front-facing military training environment.�

You will drive the Culinary Courses at DSLA - Defence�s Centre of Catering Excellence - by training and preparing catering personnel at all competency levels across a wide spectrum of culinary skills, while also developing and optimising courses to make sure they remain relevant in an ever-changing environment.�

We are seeking applicants who are forward thinking, have initiative and can work proactively to achieve results. Due to the variety of ranks of Service Personnel (SP) and grades of Civil Servants (CS), applicants will need to be effective communicators and confident to deliver a range of practical and theoretical training to a variety of trainees.

Successful applicants would be expected to have a Culinary Skills Qualification (GNVQ Level 3 or equivalent).

It is advantageous, though not essential, if applicants hold:�

Certificate of Education (or equivalent)Food SafetyNutrition

Qualifications

Culinary Skills Qualification (GNVQ Level 3 or equivalent).

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

LeadershipCommunicating and InfluencingDeveloping Self and OthersDelivering at Pace

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

LeadershipCommunicating and Influencing

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �28,300, Ministry of Defence contributes �8,198 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA with an average employer contribution of 27%25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years� service8 paid Bank HolidaysFree on-site parkingAccess to a variety of on site coffee shops and food outlets�Use of on-site gym and sports facilities

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

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