Chef Lecturer - Professional Cookery

Dumfries Campus | from £41,838 to £50,359 per year Pro Rata | 23 hours per week | Permanent

Shape Future Chefs. Share Your Passion. Inspire Excellence.

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.

Why Join Us?

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.

What You'll Bring

· Extensive professional cookery experience within commercial kitchens

· A passion for developing and mentoring future chefs

· Strong practical culinary skills and current industry knowledge

· Excellent communication and organisational skills

· The ability to motivate, inspire and support learners to achieve their potential

· A commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety, health and safety, and professional practice

Key Responsibilities

· Deliver engaging practical and theory-based learning

· Support, guide and assess learners throughout their studies

· Develop learning materials and contribute to curriculum development

· Maintain strong links with industry partners and employers

· Support student recruitment, work placements and employability activities

· Contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement activities

Qualifications

Applicants should hold:

· A relevant Professional Cookery qualification at SCQF Level 7 or above (or equivalent)

· Industry-recognised culinary qualifications

· Assessor and Verifier qualifications are desirable

· 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.

What We Offer

· Flexible working opportunities

· Generous holiday entitlement

· SPPA pension scheme

· Ongoing professional development

· A supportive and collaborative team environment

· The opportunity to make a lasting difference to students' lives and careers

Join Us

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.

Who we are

Explore our website for more information about the College and who we are. About Us Dumfries & Galloway College

How to apply

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.

Closing Date: 10th July 2026

What happens next

Interviews for successful applicants will be held on 17th July 2026.

What else you need to know

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.

All staff are required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.