Overview and Responsibilities
Chef Tutor – Aurora Foxes
Location: Minehead, Somerset
Salary: £29,578.40 – £35,129.55 (FTE £31,970 – £37,253), depending on experience and qualifications
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Term time plus additional days and training (42 weeks per year)
Welcome to Aurora Foxes, a specialist college and training hotel for young people with learning disabilities, situated in the friendly seaside town of Minehead. Foxes is a very special place.
We believe in changing lives and giving our students the skills, knowledge, and confidence to successfully shape their own future. Our aim is to equip our young adults with the life and hospitality skills to become work ready, life ready.
Your Role as a Chef Tutor
As a Chef Tutor at Aurora Foxes, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, engaging and individualised Food Preparation sessions. You’ll inspire, challenge and support every student, helping them develop the practical skills and confidence they need to thrive in both life and work.
This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference, supporting young adults with learning disabilities to achieve meaningful outcomes and move towards independence.
You’ll Be:
*Planning, preparing and resourcing highly individualised sessions that follow the published scheme of work—even when you may be absent.
*Delivering inspiring and engaging lessons where every student is challenged, motivated and fully supported throughout.
*Carrying out robust assessments, maintaining accurate tracking and reporting (including baselining, target setting and reviewing) and keeping all records up to date.
*Using RARPA principles (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement) to support meaningful progression for each student.
*Working collaboratively with colleagues across the college, including Therapy teams and House Managers—to analyse performance and ensure students make progress in line with their abilities.
*Responding to underachievement with immediate intervention strategies, and adjusting targets where students exceed expectations.
*Leading and directing Learning Support Practitioners (LSPs) within your sessions and promoting a professional, supportive environment for both students and colleagues.
*Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals in line with the agreed menu, following standardised recipes and specification cards set by the Head Chef.
*Ensure all food is prepared and served to a consistently high standard, modelling industry-standard techniques and presentation for learners.
*Maintain full compliance with food hygiene, food safety and health & safety legislation, ensuring standards are met at all times.
Please see the below link for the full job description:
Chef Tutor JD.docx
Skills and Qualifications
What You’ll Bring
*Level 2 English & Maths
*City & Guilds (or equivalent) Level 2 in Hospitality and Catering
*Level 3 qualification (desirable or willingness to work towards)
*Level 4 Certificate in Education (desirable or willingness to work towards)
*Experience working in a hospitality catering environment
*Experience in vocational education (desirable)
*A collaborative approach and experience working in team settings
Benefits and Additional Information
�?What’s on Offer at Aurora?
We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:
?? Grow with Us – Training & Development
Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.
?? Save Money on Everyday Essentials
With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:
*Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
*Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme
?? Competitive Pay & Reward
We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:
*Enhanced Annual Leave
*Company Sick Pay
*Enhanced Pension
*Life Assurance
?? 24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household
Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.
?? UK Health Cash Plan
Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!
?? Employee Assistance Programme
Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:
Freephone counse