Training
Riverford Serving Up Free Training to School Kitchens
Riverford Organics will fund free training to school kitchen teams across Bristol and Somerset to help local children reach their potential.
The big-hearted fruit and veg box delivery service Riverford Organics, are footing the bill for school chefs to have in-depth training on our School Chef Training programme. Any school in Bristol and Somerset can apply. Schools with more than 30% pupils eligible for free school meals will get priority.
The School Chef Training programme covers everything from skills in the kitchen to the basics of nutrition, as well as how to cut waste, cope with rising food prices and to meet the school food standards. Students will feel the benefit as the research is clear, improvements in school food mean increased pupil wellbeing, health and attainment, plus a reduction in obesity.
“We’re so incredibly grateful to Riverford for funding this training.
“Being a school chef is a tough job – but there are so many tools, tricks and tips that can really help to produce amazing food in a school. Our training programme results in happier pupils, satisfied staff and brings wide-ranging benefits to the school.”
– Naomi Duncan, Chief Executive, Chefs in Schools
Guy Singh-Watson commented on the programme’s importance: “This initiative represents a crucial step towards ensuring every child enjoys the benefits of fresh, vegetable-rich diets. It’s about more than just feeding children; it’s about teaching them and their families the value of good, wholesome food.”
The training kicks off at Bristol’s Square Food Foundation on Tuesday 2nd September so schools have until mid-August to apply.