Food Production & Service programme trainee Emily honoured with Trainee of the Year award for her dedication to her training and positivity in reaching her goals.
Emily, who has a learning disability and hearing loss, was recently honoured with the coveted ‘Trainee of the Year’ award at The CRUMBS Project for her outstanding training commitment and performance.
Emily joined a Food Production & Service training programme with The CRUMBS Project to learn new skills in preparation for employment and living more independently. Known for her attention to detail and organisational skills, she has consistently excelled in her training and demonstrated her passion for professional catering.
Emily has enthusiastically embraced the different learning opportunities provided by The CRUMBS Project. She has engaged in Showcase meal events, working in teams to prepare and serve a wide variety of different dishes to guests. She actively participates in skills exchanges with other charities, including The Café Project, as well as cookery masterclasses led by professional chefs and educational field trips offered to trainees.
Emily has relished work experience opportunities with Rick Stein Sandbanks Restaurant and the Escoffier restaurant kitchen at Bournemouth & Poole College, collaborating with specialised chefs from the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, and demonstrating her cookery skills and aptitude.
“I’ve learned loads since I’ve been at [The] CRUMBS [Project], and it’s really helped me to improve my confidence and how I feel about myself. I’m able to have so many new experiences here. I’m looking forward to starting work in a professional kitchen and building by career in hospitality.”
Trainee Emily
Emily’s positive attitude and unwavering determination have made her a role model among her peers and a deserving recipient of this recognition as The CRUMBS Project’s ‘Trainee of the Year.’
