16th Jan 2020 - 15:15
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On 5 January 2020 caterer Mike Pooleman passed away after a short illness at the age of 73.
Mike started a four-year chef’s apprenticeship after he left school at 15. In 1975 he joined Midland Catering where he developed his career beyond the kitchen to become regional manager of the North of England.
Directorships with Fairfield, Aramark and Compass Group followed and at one point he was responsible for the overall management of 247 schools and colleges.
Mike founded RM&C Consultants Ltd in May 2000, which continues to provide specialist consultancy services for education catering, cleaning and facilities management.