Apprentices given the chance to work in top restaurant kitchens
The Cooking School at Dean Clough Mill, in Halifax, is offering apprenticeship training with a range of regional restaurants.
Chef-level training for apprentices will include master classes in the state-of-the-art facilities at Dean Clough combined with hours within the business the apprentice chooses.
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Hide AdThe qualification at the end of the course is a City & Guild accredited level 2 NVQ, which will can lead them onto a career in the catering industry in food preparation.
The Cooking School apprenticeships will be supported by training provider Scientiam.
Holly Tonge, Scientiam’s operations director, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with such a highly regarded organisation as The Cooking School.
“The Cooking School has an excellent pedigree, first class facilities and strong links with the region’s community and businesses; combined with Scientiam’s expertise within the hospitality sector and our strong record for apprenticeship delivery, these courses will no doubt provide an excellent foundation for a new generation of top chefs and catering experts.”
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Hide AdApprentices will be taught by a chef tutor team at the Halifax based school who have more than 20 years’ training experience.
Matthew Benson-Smith who has been head chef tutor at The Cooking School since it opened in 2009 said: “We are very excited to be embarking on this route and are confident that we are a fantastic choice for those looking to build their career.
“Completing an Apprenticeship with The Cooking School will set students on the road to a committed career in cookery with the potential to make the most of their skills with a career in catering and hospitality.”