Chef Learning Coach

Overview The Chef Learning Coach role combines hands‑on culinary expertise delivering skills and knowledge to support assessment on programme. The Coach will act as Head Chef in our 2 AA Rosette commercial restaurant and oversee operations in our training kitchens, including planning, developing of menus, managing resources, controlling costs, ensuring high standards of health and safety and developing innovative dishes and menus. Duties We are seeking an experienced and passionate professional to support and coach apprentices and vocational students throughout their learning journey. The ideal candidate will combine strong hospitality expertise with excellent mentoring and organizational skills to ensure learners achieve their full potential. Qualifications and Experience We're looking for a dedicated professional with proven experience in mentoring young people in a kitchen setting and ideally in delivering hospitality vocational and apprenticeship programmes. You'll bring hands‑on expertise in managing industrial kitchen operations, including stock control and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety standards. Familiarity with HACCP procedures, internal verification processes, and awarding body requirements will be key to success in this role. You'll hold a recognised hospitality or culinary qualification, such as an NVQ or diploma, and have a solid understanding of apprenticeship standards and assessment frameworks. Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, Food Hygiene, and HACCP compliance is critical to maintaining a safe and effective learning environment. Strong organisational skills are essential for managing kitchen operations and maintaining accurate records. Excellent communication and leadership skills will help you motivate learners and foster teamwork. Technical expertise in the safe operation of kitchen equipment and adherence to food safety standards is a must, along with the ability to identify training needs and deliver flexible, responsive learning solutions. Diversity and Inclusion We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under‑represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG). As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well‑being of all our staff. York College has signed up to the ‘Mindful Employer’ charter for employers who are positive about mental health. We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. Information About the College We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher‑level students studying with us. Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A‑Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A‑Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T‑Level pathways. We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers. With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on‑site parking, you will find York College to be a fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand‑new state of the art gym. Salary and Benefits Salary: £32,040 to £35,179 per annum. 45 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures) Generous Occupational Pension Scheme Application Closing Date Closing date: 04 December 2025 at 9am. Interviews Interviews: 12 December 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr