Chef Lecturer (Hospitality)

Chef Lecturer Hospitality Temporary 18 hours per week - £28.58 to £30.70 per hour

We are recruiting a temporary Chef Lecturer to work at Hertford Regional College to help deliver an outstanding learner experience and be inspirational to students at their state of art facilities in Broxbourne which includes 3 industrial kitchens and an impressive purpose-built training restaurant.

About HRC

HRC are a vibrant, dynamic further education college, recently graded a Good College by Ofsted, with students across two campuses, with ambitious growth and development targets.

HRC put people first students, staff, the organisations that they partner with, and the local communities that they serve.

The HRC goal is to create a supportive environment for all staff in which they can develop their skills, progress their career and make a real difference in their local community. HRC ethos is evident in everything that they do and are always looking for new colleagues who share the HRC vision and values. As part of the HRC team, you will benefit from fantastic on-site facilities, exciting opportunities for career progression and relevant training opportunities to help you gain the additional skills that you need to reach your full potential.

About The Role

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about supporting learners in developing their knowledge and practical skills delivering Hospitality lessons at the Broxbourne Campus from October 2025 through to June 2025.

As a Chef Lecturer, you will teach inspiring practical lessons to maximise the progress, development, and employability of our students.

Key deliverables for this role are

• To deliver planned, coordinated, high quality teaching and assessment on appropriate subjects/units and contribute to teaching on other programmes, as agreed with the line manager. Teaching duties include the appropriate preparation and delivery of learning materials and resources.

• To devise appropriate scheme of Learning and all planning documentation in accordance with college policy and procedure.

• Undertake any additional measures to improve teaching and learning. e.g. sharing of good practice, peer observation, critical friend etc and ensure the action plan from the observation grade is followed.

• To undertake regular programme and course reviews and produce action plans which feed into the self-assessment and business planning strategic process.

• Proactively contribute to the review and development of the curriculum area and the departmental strategic plan.

• Promote the curriculum area and participate in college events, recruitment interviews, marketing and publicity, open days, visits, internal and external competitions etc

• Update yourself regularly in your specialist area and participate in staff development activities as required.

• Ensure that all food orders are completed timely and support the department in making a contribution to the college

The role is based at HRC s Broxbourne Campus in Turnford, Hertfordshire EN10.

The working pattern will be Mondays 9.30 - 14.00, (30 min break), Tuesdays 9.00-14.30 (30 min break) and Thursdays 9.00 - 12.30 Term Time only.

The rate of pay will be £28.58 to £30.70 depending on any Teaching Qualifications you may have.

We are looking to appoint someone ASAP; the temp contract will run until June 2026.

About You

Successful candidates will display a passion for teaching and enjoy interacting and engaging with students. You will work collaboratively with colleagues whilst using your own initiative.

You will have Proven teaching experience in the underpinning theory related to Professional Cookery Levels 1 3 in an education environment and/or industry experience as a Head Chef wherein you were responsible and showed a passion for, teaching, training and mentoring less experienced members of your team.

You will have great interpersonal and organisation skills and ideally be able to demonstrate previous teaching experience as well as practical experience.

Want to make a difference and help influence the future of our students by providing them with an exceptional learning experience?

All applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early before the closing date.

The successful candidates will have to complete the HRG Compliance Process, which is

• In person ID and Proof of Address verification appointment at Ware/Broxbourne Campus
• Enhanced DBS application - administrated by HRG but at a cost of £65.20 (unless you already hold an enhanced DBS on the update service)
• 2 years of professional/character references taken and verified
• Several Online Training Modules sent out to you as stipulated by HRC

For further information please call (phone number removed)