Associate Lecturer in Professional Cookery (FE)

Job Title: Associate Lecturer in Professional Cookery (FE)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £31,236 - £37,694 - AC1

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

University College Birmingham is looking to recruit an Associate Lecturer in Professional Cookery to join the growing and exciting College of Food (FE) and to be part of the teaching team delivering high-quality, inspiring, and inclusive programmes across their portfolio of courses.

We are seeking an industry professional with significant, broad experience across culinary sectors, with exceptional practical skills and a passion for sharing real-world expertise. While previous teaching experience is welcome, it is not essential, what matters most is your ability to bring current industry practice into the kitchen, motivate learners through hands-on demonstration, and model the standards expected in today's professional environments. In this role, you will deliver practical sessions in areas such as kitchen, pastry and larder skills.

You will also provide outstanding pastoral support to our diverse and ambitious student cohorts, helping them build confidence, resilience, and professional identity.

If you want to work in The College of Food, be part of a proactive team, guide the next generation of culinary professionals, and contribute to the growth and success of this iconic and world-renowned institution, then apply now!

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions
    • Teachers' Pension Scheme - 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 2nd August 2026.

Interview Date - Tuesday 18th August 2026.

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Associate Lecturer in Professional Cookery, Chef Lecturer, Culinary Arts Instructor, Catering Lecturer, Hospitality and Catering Tutor, or Professional Chef Instructor, may also be considered for this role.