FORMER student Brad French served up a storm when he paid a visit to Level 2 Hospitality and Catering students at Heart of Worcestershire College (HoW College) on Monday (January 23).
Brad, who attended the former North East Worcestershire College (NEW College) now HoW College, studied a BTEC Extended Diploma in Hospitality.
Alongside his studies, he also attended a work placement at the prestigious, 4-star, Alveston Manor in Stratford. On completion he secured a job at the company and since then his career has continued to simmer nice.
Currently working as a senior sous chef at the Falcon Hotel and he certainly knows the recipe for success.
Returning to the College Brad delivered a culinary masterclass to current students who are about to undertake their first work placement.
“It was great to have the opportunity to come back to the College and meet some of the students who are in the same position as I was five years ago,” he said.
“My work placement gave me the opportunity to break into the industry and built my confidence as a chef.
“I wouldn’t be in the same position today if it wasn’t for the support of the staff at the College. I hope today has given the students the motivation to reach outside of their comfort zones and really embrace their upcoming placements.”
Level 2 Hospitality and Catering student, Chris Duckworth, said: “It has been great meeting Brad and listening to his experiences within the catering industry. It has shown us what we can do and achieve when we finish our college course.”
For more information about undertaking a work placement or studying Hospitality and Catering at HoW College please visit our website: www.howcollege.ac.uk.
