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Teaching Chef

Urban Biodiversity CIC
Newquay, Cornwall

Posted: 22 Jun 2026

Deadline: 17 Jul 2026

Compensation: £26,000–£28,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Living Wage employer Disability Confident scheme

Paid Full-time

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Job description

Join a place where food, learning, and community come together. Newquay Orchard is looking for an inspirational Teaching Chef to lead our training kitchen — a space where creativity, sustainability, and people thrive. You’ll be part of a team of amazing human beings who believe in the power of food to connect, nurture, and transform lives.

Hours: Full-time

What You’ll Do

  • Design and deliver engaging learning programmes in our training kitchen.
  • Inspire students to explore food, nutrition, and sustainability through hands-on experiences.
  • Work with fresh, local produce grown right here in our market garden — food steps, not food miles!
  • Mentor learners of all ages and backgrounds, helping them build lifelong cooking and wellbeing skills.
  • Collaborate with our dedicated staff and volunteers to create a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Who You Are

  • A skilled chef with a love for teaching and community.
  • Creative, patient, and enthusiastic about sustainable food and local ingredients.
  • Someone who believes that good food can change lives — and wants to share that passion every day.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).
  • A wellbeing-focused workplace with a cash-back health plan and employee support.
  • Opportunities to grow your career in hospitality and education.
  • The chance to make a real difference — every meal, every lesson, every smile.

Application information

Please download an application form from our website Career Opportunities - Newquay Orchard

Return your form to recruitment@newquayorchard.co.uk

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About Urban Biodiversity CIC

We are a not-for-profit social enterprise that exists for the good of people and the planet. We provide wellbeing support, skills and education courses. We grow and teach people to cook nutritious, seasonal food with our wonderful veg and create magical meals in our very own café. We provide facilities, office space, business support and collaboration opportunities that allow local businesses to thrive. We run high quality inclusive community events and activities.

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