At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach kids cooking skills in fun, hands-on classes and inspire their love for food.
- Company: Join a growing cooking school with a passion for healthy eating.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, opportunity to inspire young chefs, and potential for holiday camps.
- Other info: Part-time, self-employed role with fixed hours and a supportive team.
- Why this job: Share your culinary passion and creativity while shaping the next generation of chefs.
- Qualifications: Experience in the kitchen, strong communication skills, and a love for teaching.
The predicted salary is between 15.3 - 18.7 £ per hour.
We are looking for a Chef Instructor to join our En Cuisine team based in London (Balham). We are seeking a patient and enthusiastic professional, passionate about healthy food and eager to share that knowledge with our little chefs through hands‑on cookery classes.
What you do as a Chef Instructor:
- Manage a group of 12 children for a 1‑hour cooking class, twice a week from Monday to Friday, from 2:50 pm to 4:30 pm
- Handle mise en place, tuition and cleaning
- Guide the children by explaining instructions and the step‑by‑step recipe clearly
- Demonstrate good knowledge of techniques and different cuisines
- Be creative to keep children focused and engaged during hands‑on activities
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety
What we require from you:
- Good kitchen experience, ideally within restaurants
- Fluent English
- Passion for food and teaching
- Strong organisational skills and patience
- DBS check (compulsory)
- First Aid (paid by En Cuisine Cooking School if needed)
- Level 2 Food Hygiene certification
- Two written references
- Commitment
What’s in it for you:
- Work within a company expanding its brand
- Fixed days and hours (up to 5 afternoons per week if desired, plus holiday camps and weekend cooking classes)
- Ideal complementary role for a chef wishing to share skills with the younger generation
- Self‑employed contract
Job Type: Part‑time, Self‑employed contract
Language: English (required)
Licence/Certification: Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Cooking Teacher – Chef Instructor employer: French Nanny Agency
French Nanny Agency offers a dynamic and engaging work environment for individuals passionate about teaching and healthy cooking. Employees have the opportunity to inspire young chefs while developing their own skills in a supportive setting. The agency values creativity, patience, and strong organizational skills, making it an attractive employer for those looking to make a positive impact.
