A teenager who is aspiring to be one of the top chefs in the Lake District has landed her first permanent job.
20-year-old Hannah Jones from Levens has secured a full-time role as a ‘demi chef de partie’ at The Wild Boar Estate.
Hannah's training with the English Lakes Hotels Culinary Academy allowed her to earn a wage whilst working as an apprentice chef and studying for her hospitality and catering NVQs at Kendal College.
The speed of her progress and the completion of her Level 2 qualifications impressed the culinary team at the hotel group. When the demi chef de partie chef vacancy opened up at The Wild Boar, Hannah was immediately recommended for the job.
A former pupil of Dallam School, Milnthorpe, Hannah completed her A-levels in maths, business and psychology and achieved good grades.
She had not initially planned to start an apprenticeship, but was really enjoying a part time role working in a local pub. Thus she decided that she wanted to pursue a career in the hospitality and catering industry with the ambition to become a top chef.
I found out about the culinary academy through school whilst doing my A-levels. I've really enjoyed my apprenticeship because it’s presented me with plenty of opportunities to develop my skills as a chef alongside other apprentices, as well as getting experience in the industry at the same time. Everyone has been really supportive of my development and I look forward to the year ahead when I start my Level 3 qualifications.
Hannah Jones
The English Lakes Hotels Culinary Academy provides youngsters with a one year apprenticeship, with the attainment of Level 2 Commis Chef and Level 3 Chef de Partie qualifications in partnership with Kendal College. The fully accredited courses allow the students to hone chef skills whilst earning an income.
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