Are you an experienced chef who’s ready for a new challenge—but not quite ready to leave kitchen life behind completely?

The Institute of Culinary Excellence is looking for a passionate and experienced hospitality skilled to join our team as a Culinary Trainer and Assessor.

This role offers an opportunity to share your industry knowledge, support the next generation of hospitality professionals and enjoy a rewarding recent direction.

About the role

As a Culinary Trainer and Assessor, you’ll work with students to develop the practical skills, confidence and professional standards they need to succeed in the hospitality industry. You’ll bring real-world kitchen experience into the training environment, delivering engaging, relevant and supportive learning experiences while maintaining the high standards ICE is known for.

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

- Holds a Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or an equivalent recognised cookery qualification
- Holds a TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or a higher or successor qualification
- Has current and relevant commercial cookery experience
- Is passionate about sharing their knowledge and supporting others to succeed
- Communicates clearly and works well with students from diverse backgrounds




- Is organised, reliable and committed to quality training and assessment
- Approaches their work with integrity, professionalism and care
- Is open to new opportunities and continued professional development

Previous training experience would be valued, but just as importantly, we’re looking for someone with strong industry knowledge, a genuine desire to teach and a commitment to excellence.

Why join ICE?

At The Institute of Culinary Excellence, we believe great training is built on real industry experience, genuine connection and a commitment to helping every student reach their potential. This position may be particularly well suited to a chef looking to step into training while continuing to work in industry. It’s an opportunity to explore a rewarding new career pathway without having to leave the kitchen behind completely.

If you’re ready to share your experience, inspire future hospitality professionals and become part of a team committed to integrity and excellence in training, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your résumé and a short introduction outlining your industry and training experience to [email protected]

📌 Culinary Trainer & Assessor (Coorparoo)
🏢 The Institute of Culinary Excellence
📍 Coorparoo