Catering & Hospitality Trainer
Location: Little Gate Farm, Beckley (near Rye, East Sussex)
Hours: Full time 40 hours (job share considered)
Salary: £12.50 per hour (permanent contract, daytime hours)
Use Your Catering Skills to Change Lives
At Little Gate Farm, we're looking for a passionate catering professional. As our Catering & Hospitality Trainer, you'll use your experience to teach and coach autistic and learning disabled adults, helping them build the skills and confidence needed for paid employment.
What You'll Do
* Support trainees to prepare a daily lunch for 10–15 people
* Teach catering, hospitality, and customer service skills through practice cafés and role-play
* Develop transferable work skills such as teamwork, timekeeping, and communication
* Promote healthy eating, food hygiene, and safe preparation
* Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
What We're Looking For
Essential
* Passion for enabling adults with learning disabilities and autism to fulfil their potential
* Positive, proactive, and solution-focused attitude
* Experience in catering/hospitality, including cooking for groups
* Knowledge of food hygiene, kitchen safety, and stock management
* Compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach
* Organised, adaptable, and calm under pressure
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Ability to be creative
* Commitment to continuous improvement and reflective practice
* Ability to travel independently to our farm
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Desirable
* Experience supporting autistic and/or learning disabled adults
* Experience in training, coaching, or employment support
* Familiarity with SMART goals
* Experience in supported employment settings
* Food hygiene qualification (Level 2 or higher)
* Knowledge of inclusive practice and person-centred planning
Why Join Us
* Daytime hours
* Permanent contract
* Full safeguarding and disability awareness training provided
* Friendly, supportive team making a real difference
To apply please see the full job description and link to our application form on our website at
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person