English Lakes Hotels Culinary Academy Recruits Three Apprentice Chefs

The English Lakes Hotels Culinary Academy has recruited three apprentice chefs to its training programme, providing opportunities to gain professional qualifications while working in hotel kitchens across Cumbria and Lancashire.

English Lakes Hotels Culinary Academy students (L-R) Syd Gallagher-Shuttleworth, Sherif Moussa and Dillon Hearne
English Lakes Hotels Culinary Academy students (L-R) Syd Gallagher-Shuttleworth, Sherif Moussa and Dillon Hearne

Syd Gallagher-Shuttleworth, Dillon Hearne and Sherif Moussa have joined the academy as it enters its tenth year, with each trainee gaining practical experience at a different property within English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues.

Dillon, 18, will be based at the Grill & Smokehouse at Wild Boar Estate near Windermere, while Sherif, 35, will join the culinary team at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa.

Syd, 20, will undertake his training at the Foodworks Restaurant at Lancaster House Hotel.

Delivered in partnership with Kendal College, the 15-month apprenticeship programme combines paid employment with practical kitchen training and professional development.

The trainees will work towards a Level 2 Commis Chef qualification, with opportunities to progress to Level 3 Chef de Partie training as they develop their careers.

Established in 2017, the Culinary Academy provides a structured route into professional hospitality kitchens, enabling participants to gain experience alongside established chefs while continuing their education.

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