Location: Ballymaloe Cookery School, Shanagarry, Co. Cork
Job Type: Full-Time –Monday to Friday (Days)/Part-time can be considered.
Remuneration: Dependant on experience
Do you love great food, sharing knowledge, and working in a unique farm-to-fork environment? Are you interested in inspiring the next generation of cooks?
The Ballymaloe Cookery School is internationally renowned, set on its own organic farm and gardens and welcomes students from home and abroad, to learn about the journey from soil to plate. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Cookery Teacher to join our team and help inspire the next generation of home cooks, chefs, and food enthusiasts.
What you’ll do on a day-to-day basis
· Support and guide students through hands-on-practical cookery sessions
· Demonstrate techniques and encourage confidence in the kitchen
· Help prepare ingredients and equipment
· Assist with demonstrations, private courses and special events
· Work closely with a dynamic, fast-moving kitchen team to maintain exceptional standards across all teaching and production areas
· Create a welcoming and supportive environment for students and guests
· Ensure Kitchens are ready for the next days teaching.
What we are looking for
· Experience in professional kitchens, hospitality, or food production
· A passion for high quality food, seasonal ingredients and sustainable cooking
· Someone who may have completed our 12 Week Certificate Course
· Strong communication and organisational skills
· A positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to lead by example and embrace challenge
· Teaching or mentoring experience is welcome, but not essential
Why join us?
· Work in one of the world’s most respected cookery schools
· Be part of a vibrant, passionate team, fast paced team
· Day time, Monday to Friday hours (an occasional Saturday)
· Teach in a truly unique farm-to-fork setting surrounded by organic gardens and farmland and watch your student’s blossom
· Teach different recipes every day
· Get the opportunity to work with some of the world's top chefs when they visit the school
· Share your love of food, while continuing to learn and develop your skills
If you’re passionate about food, enjoy working with people, and would love to be part of an inspiring educational environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply by email to: [email protected]
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Food allowance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
- Training delivery: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
