For 17-year-old Jordan, cooking has quickly become his passion. After an opportunity came up for him to join a Skills for Work programme in Hospitality at Forth Valley College, Jordan decided to pursue this further with a one-tear NC Hospitality course in food and drink service.
“This course has given me the chance to learn about food preparation and the kitchen environment and after completing the NC course I quickly realised that cooking is my passion.”
Working in the food and drink industry is something Jordan wanted to do since he was a student a Falkirk High School.
“My first step was doing Home Economics from first year until I left in fourth year where I was able to get experience of preparing different meals and different courses.
“As a result of doing this course I have learned a variety of skills, from making and serving drinks for customers, taking food orders, preparing bills and cooking meals. I enjoy working with customers and providing a good service is always important to me.”
The college’s stunning Gallery Restaurant not only offers diners stunning views but highly valuable teaching and experience for students as a fully operational teaching kitchen and dining area.
Guests are offered both lunch and dinner services with delicious dishes 100 per cent designed and prepared by students on site. For Jordan, this experience has given him the skills and confidence to look to plan an exciting future for himself.
“My goal is to become a chef and the experience and skills I have now been able to get give me the opportunity to travel and work in any part of the world. This, for me, is very exciting. I want to continue developing my knowledge and experience of cooking and experience different cultures and places.”
Ultimately, it’s becoming a professional chef in Scotland that Jordan is passionate about.
Jordan’s #ScotFoodGoals are to achieve his dream of becoming a professional chef and continue learning and cooking with the unique and delicious food and drink our country offers.
Hold a special cookery demonstration for shoppers on how to cook some of Scotland’s top- quality produce
Showcase ideas for your customers on ways they could support more Scottish producers
Have a look to see if there’s a new local supplier you can support by introducing them to your retail offering. You could even ask your customers on social media if they have any favourites!
Tell us about what you’re up to using #scotfoodfort
Encourage a local journalist or young person to spend a ‘day in the life’ of your business, learning how the end-product is created
Create recipes showcasing your products for us to share with consumers
The proof is in the eating so get permission to arrange sampling events to allow consumers to taste your products – in your local high street, shopping centre or at community events
