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Job Summary

The Defence College of Support (DCSp) is a leading provider of training to the UK Armed Forces, delivering courses in Supply, Distribution, Driving, Catering, Policing & Guarding, and Personnel Administration. As a Chef Instructor, you will play a critical role in training and preparing catering personnel across a wide range of culinary skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality training to military chefs, ensuring they are fully prepared for their future roles.
• Develop and optimize courses to maintain relevance in an ever-changing environment.
• Evaluate and amend lesson plans to ensure effective learning outcomes.
• Conduct practical lessons, demonstrations, and lectures in various locations.
• Assess and provide feedback to students, both orally and in writing.
• Evaluate equipment and recipes in the context of course requirements.
• Comply with relevant food policies and regulations.
• Carry out invigilator duties for internal and external examinations.

Person Specification

We are seeking a forward-thinking, proactive individual with a Culinary Skills Qualification (GNVQ Level 3 or equivalent). Experience in teaching and training is essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively with students of varying ranks and grades. A Certificate of Education or equivalent is advantageous, as is knowledge of Food Safety and Nutrition.

Benefits

• A competitive salary of £28,300, with an additional £8,198 contribution towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
• Opportunities for learning and development tailored to your role.
• A flexible working environment with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• 25 days paid annual leave, rising to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service.
• 8 paid Bank Holidays.
• Free on-site parking and access to a variety of on-site coffee shops and food outlets.
• Use of on-site gym and sports facilities.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff. This includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking and protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, smoking and the use of all tobacco products are not permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment.