Issue 176 28.02.24
The weekly online newsletter for the care sector
Group launches ‘Chef Academy’ apprenticeship learning together and A CARE group has launched a encouraging each other, new apprenticeship academy but also gives them the for budding chefs. opportunity to witness the Aria has partnered with skills of our experienced chef training provider Lifetime trainers first hand.” to offer its Chef Academy in In addition to the launch response to industry-wide of the chef academy, Aria challenges in recruitment. Care has also rolled out new The academy aims to support crockery into each of its people with their development communities. and career prospects and The duck-egg blue Churchill nurture Aria’s own homegrown stonewash crockery is designed Stormzy must triumph at the Brit Awards on Saturday, insist music-loving care home residents. culinary talent. to offer a day-to-day premium As a rolling programme, Hamberley Care Homes across the nation have got residents voting for their favourite nominee in the dining experience, while the apprenticeship is open ‘Song Of The Year’ category during fun-filled listening sessions. While he faced stiff competition from its independence toolkit to people of all ages, offers fellow nominees Lewis Capaldi and Ed Sheeran, nothing could stop Stormzy’s track ‘Firebabe’ from of crockery, cutlery and nationally recognised snatching victory. Each care home got a group of residents together to watch the ten nominated songs drinkware supports residents qualifications and the on YouTube. Some of the more edgy videos and lyrics raised eyebrows, but everyone thoroughly enjoyed with dexterity challenges and opportunity to learn more channelling their inner Simon Cowell. Homemaker Alex Orsos said: “It was so surprising that some of visual impairment, while about the hospitality industry, the residents liked the rap songs competing for the ‘Song of The Year’ award. It’s nice to know all ages still providing a high-level which people can join can appreciate music of any genre.” throughout the year. experience. Five apprentices have already James added: “From the chef attended two masterclasses – academy to the introduction the first in Billingsgate Market, of new crockery, our aim is to London in October, which also always provide the very best marked the official launch of experience for the people living RESIDENTS of Ghyll Royd Care Home in announced as AVSED, a local organisation the academy; and the second in our communities. Food and Guiseley were joined by members of the dedicated to supporting Aireborough which took place recently. drink is really important for local community for the launch of the new seniors in preventing social isolation. James Clear, director of social interaction and comfort, Four Leaves Community Hub. “We were thrilled with the turnout hospitality at Aria Care, said: but we know there’s still a big The hub, which will be held on the and positive feedback for the launch of “Every day is a learning day stigma around care home food. third Wednesday of every month, aims the Four Leaves Community Hub,” said as a chef. As a group we “We provide ‘hospitality from to bring together residents and the wider Nichola Harrison, home manager at Ghyll invest in our training and the heart’ with a nutrition and community to enjoy social activities, Royd. apprenticeships provide an hydration framework which is refreshments and build connections. “It was wonderful to see residents and exciting opportunity for people shared with all of our homes. A fun-filled Yeadon and Guiseley members of the community coming to gain nationally recognised “The crockery is important quiz tested local knowledge, while a together, enjoying themselves, and voting qualifications, learn more to offer a premium style friendly game of dominoes provided an for a worthy cause. We look forward to about the hospitality industry, dining experience, while the opportunity for gentle competition and welcoming everyone back for another and achieve the next steps in independent tool kit further conversation. fun-filled afternoon.” their role. supports residents to ensure A highlight of the event was the vote for The Four Leaves Community Hub is open “The masterclasses are everyone is able to enjoy their Ghyll Royd’s charity of the year. After much to all members of the Guiseley community, hands-on courses which not food and get the most from this deliberation, the winning charity was regardless of age or background. 00057 Carebeans CaringUK January 2024.qxp_Carebeans CaringUK Ad 23mmx80mm 15/12/2023 16:08 Page 1 only have all the candidates time.”
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