Chef Learning Coach

Chef Learning Coach Ref: 2526/061 Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: £32,040 to £35,179 per annum. Plus generous benefits, including: 45 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)Generous Occupational Pension Scheme About the role 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 organisational skills to ensure learners achieve their full potential. 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. About the person 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. We will support the right candidate to develop the skill in training, coaching, and assessing learners along with the ability to guide portfolio development. 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. 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. Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk Want to know more? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lynn Aikman, Curriculum and Standards Manager for Hospitality and Tourism, lynnaikman@yorkcollege.ac.uk. Important Notices Please see the attached document for Important Notices. Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form. Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise checking your junk/spam folder, as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings. Closing date: 04 December 2025 (9am) Interviews: 12 December 2025 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. We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other 'protected' characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. #J-18808-Ljbffr