UFS Academy, the culinary training arm of Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) has announced a new partnership with Only A Pavement Away, pledging up to £3,000 to the hospitality charity, as the pair embark on a dual upskilling drive, signposting chefs of all skill levels to UFS’s dedicated online learning hub.
UFS has pledged to donate £1 to Only A Pavement Away for every new sign up to its online training resource, the UFS Academy. With hundreds of hours of content covering everything from the basics of food safety to advanced world cuisines, packaged up in highly accessible bite size chunks, the new recruitment drive has been spurred on by a recent rise in demand to develop an employment and skills strategy to further drive domestic recruitment across the sector.
“Skills and training are so important in the sector we love…” says Stuart Jeffrey, Marketing Director, Unilever Food Solutions, “but it’s going to take a unilateral effort to raise standards. We’re great admirers of Only A Pavement Away and the incredible work they do – ours is a shared ethos and so we’re delighted to be working in partnership, while donating to an inspiring and worthwhile cause.”
Established in 2018, Only A Pavement Away supports people facing homelessness, prison leavers and veterans to rebuild their lives by providing employment opportunities in the hospitality industry. The charity also provides tailored learning & development, dovetailing perfectly with the core aims of the UFS Academy.
Further partner activities between the two organisations are planned as the year progresses.
Whether a new starter looking to learn the ropes, or a seasoned pro looking to bolster their existing knowledge or fill any skills gaps, the UFS Academy has it covered. Chefs can sign up today at: www.unileverfoodsolutions.co.uk/modular-email-signup-form.html
For every sign up, Only A Pavement Away will receive £1 (up to £3,000).
