Chef Lecturer (Permanent)

Dumfries Campus | from £41,838 to £50,359 per year Pro Rata | 23 hours per week | Permanent Shape Future Chefs. Are you an experienced chef ready for a new challenge? Have you built your reputation in professional kitchens and now want to inspire the next generation of culinary talent? We are seeking a passionate and industry-experienced Chef to join our Hospitality team. This exciting opportunity can be offered as one full-time position or two part-time positions, providing flexibility to suit your career and lifestyle. This is more than a teaching role. It is an opportunity to pass on your skills, knowledge and industry experience while helping students develop the confidence, professionalism and technical expertise required to succeed in today's hospitality industry. Whether you are looking for a career change, a portfolio career, or wish to combine teaching with industry work, we want to hear from you. Extensive professional cookery experience within commercial kitchens ·      A passion for developing and mentoring future chefs ·      A commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety, health and safety, and professional practice Support student recruitment, work placements and employability activities ·      Contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement activities A teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one) Proficiency in digital skills relevant to the role, including experience using MS Office and any job-specific software/systems Adaptability to evolving digital opportunities and willingness to continuously improve digital competencies. Flexible working opportunities ·      Generous holiday entitlement ·      SPPA pension scheme ·      Ongoing professional development ·      If you are passionate about hospitality, committed to excellence and ready to inspire the next generation of chefs, we would love to hear from you. Explore our website for more information about the College and who we are. About Us Dumfries & Galloway College If you are interested, please complete the online application form via the Dumfries and Galloway College website by the closing date indicated below. For further information, please contact Joyce Litster, Curriculum Manager, please visit our website for contact details. If you’re successful in securing the role, your employment will be conditional on the college receiving two satisfactory references and background checks including the disclosure Scotland check on all criminal offences (spent & unspent) so ensure you are not barred from working with Children or Vulnerable Adults.