Role/Job Title: Tutor (Cookery)
Location: Roebuck Centre, Roebuck Street, Hastings, TN34 3BB
Hours: 37 hours per week
8.30-4pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30-3.30pm Friday
Salary: £14.05 per hour
Closing date for applications: Monday 24th August 2026
Equal Opportunity/Accessibility and Accommodations Statement:
As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We actively promote the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to our organisation. We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Aspens’ mission is to provide high-quality care and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities; meeting their needs and aspirations and empowering them to learn and grow through an integrated network of services across the South-East.
Are you passionate about cooking, baking, and helping others develop valuable life skills? We're looking for an enthusiastic and creative Cookery Tutor to join our team at the Roebuck Centre in Hastings.
This rewarding role offers the opportunity to support adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions and learning disabilities to build confidence, independence, and practical cookery skills in a safe, engaging, and supportive environment.
About the Role:
As our Cookery Tutor, you'll lead practical cooking and baking sessions, helping people develop catering and food preparation skills while promoting confidence and independence. You'll also support the production of cakes and baked goods supplied to local businesses.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging cookery and baking sessions.
- Support individuals to develop practical catering and food preparation skills.
- Ensure a safe kitchen environment and maintain high food hygiene standards.
- Provide person-centred support to participants where required.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to support reviews.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver outstanding services.
- Promote dignity, inclusion, and independence at all times.
About You:
You'll be someone who enjoys working with people, has strong cookery skills, and is passionate about helping others achieve their goals.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience in cooking and baking.
- Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (or equivalent).
- Level 2 Certificate in Food Preparation and Service (or equivalent).
- Level 1 Certificate in General Cookery in Hospitality (or equivalent).
- Understanding of Autism Spectrum Conditions, including Asperger's Syndrome.
- Experience supporting vulnerable adults or young people with complex needs, either professionally or personally.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A patient, flexible, and supportive approach.
- Good record-keeping and report-writing skills.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Desirable
- Food Hygiene, Health & Safety and Fire Safety training.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Transferable DBS certificate.
What We Offer:
· Comprehensive paid training and excellent career progression opportunities, including recognised qualifications in health and social care
· Paid DBS check
· Flexible work arrangements, with the option to take on additional bank shifts
· Nest Pension and Death in Service benefit
· Access to a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
· Blue Light Card discounts
· 20% discount at Aspens High Street Stores for all staff
· Discounted staff menu available at the Bluebell Café (Pembury)
· Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £250 for every successful referral
· Employee recognition programmes, including ‘Employee of the Month’
Apply now and one of our team members will reach out to discuss the role further.
If shortlisted, we will contact you directly to schedule an interview. We strive to respond to all applicants; however, if you have not received a response within a reasonable timeframe, please feel free to contact us for a status update or feedback (where available). After the interview, you will be notified of the outcome. If successful, you’ll receive a formal offer in writing. Upon acceptance, we’ll guide you through the onboarding process, providing you with all the details you need
Please note, any offer of employment will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks (which we will arrange on your behalf if you don’t already have one) and satisfactory employment references.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £14.05 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hastings TN34 3BB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- If you require Sponsorship this must be advised at this stage or this could affect your application should it reach interview and you have not disclosed this information. Aspens Charities are limited to the number of sponsors we can offer and there is a threshold that needs to be met in terms of salary.
Do you require sponsorship in order to proceed?
Experience:
- Tutoring: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
