FOOD PREPARATION & COOKING TUTOR

Job Posted: 28 July 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: £24,000 to £30,000
• Industries: Catering, Hospitality & Bar Chefs Education

FOOD PREPARATION & COOKING TUTOR

Based Newport Isle of Wight. Vacancy Reference [25-05]

Salary Range £24,000 to £30,000 dependent upon qualifications and experience

Please note that you must complete the HTP application form to be considered for this role

Join our growing team at HTP Apprenticeship College!

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of professionals? At HTP Apprenticeship College, we need an additional person to support our Professional cookery programmes delivery, and we’re looking for someone passionate, motivated, and ready to make a difference.

About the Role:

This is a varied and rewarding position delivering engaging training sessions, combining knowledge-based coaching, practical skills and cookery and potentially workplace assessment. You’ll predominantly support learners on full time college-based courses studying at Level 1 or 2. This is a vital role in guiding learners through their journey, helping them gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed in industry and become a valued member of society and the community.

Vacancies are full time permanent positions of 37 hours per week. Part-time (4 days / 30 hours per week) could be accommodated if required.

What we’re looking for:

·        Relevant industry experience: Ideally as a chef or cook. Supervisory experience in a kitchen environment would be useful and you should have with qualifications at a minimum of BTEC / NVQ L3 or equivalent in Food Preparation and cookery, 706-1/2 equivalent.

·        Passion for supporting others: A commitment to helping students thrive in their learning.

·        Great communication and organisation: You’re confident working independently and building relationships with learners and local employers.

·        Transport: You’ll need access to your own vehicle as you may be required to visit learners when they are on work placements

·        Maths and English: A good academic level of both Maths and English (minimum GCSE Grade C or 4 or equivalent).

·        Motivation: You should thrive in a results-driven environment.

Desirable (But Not Essential):

Experience or qualifications in assessing, verifying, or teaching would be an advantage. However, if you’re eager to learn and determined to succeed, we’ll provide all the training and support you need to gain these qualifications.

Why Join HTP?

·        Training and development: Ongoing support to help you excel in your role and grow your career.

·        Great benefits: Competitive salary and package based on experience and qualifications.

·        Work-life balance: Flexible working options – choose from full-time (5 days) or part-time (4 days).

·        Inclusive culture: We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality of opportunity.

Hours of Work: (37 per week. 30 hours may be considered over 4 or 5 days)

·        Monday to Thursday: 9am–5pm

·        Friday: 9am–4:30pm

 HTP is committed to the recruitment of suitable people in respect to our safeguarding requirements under law, including promoting the welfare of children. This position will be working in direct contact with learners who are under the age of 18. Therefore, all candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS check either ahead of the commencement of employment or promptly thereafter. Additionally, online searches may be undertaken by HTP as part of due diligence checks at the shortlisting or appointment stages of recruitment.

HTP reserves the right to review social media activity and confirm existing qualifications of all applicants.

 If you’re ready to take on a new challenge in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start making a real difference at HTP Apprenticeship College.

What to do next?

A Job Specification is available on our website at www.htp.ac.uk.

You will be required to complete an HTP application form which is available as a digital or online version. You may submit a CV in addition to this. Candidates who do not complete the HTP application form process will not be able to be considered.

Please email your application form, and CV if you wish with a covering email/ letter to [email protected] marking your application Rec25-05. Closing date for applications will be Tuesday 5^th August 2025.

Immediate start dates are available and learners will be starting in early September 2025.