It has already added 40 new staff members to its workforce, some of whom had recently been made redundant in other parts of the catering industry following the impact of the coronavirus.
And the call for help has been echoed by PSC 100 Group chairman Andy Jones, who has written to members asking them to consider helping by answering the Food Foundation’s survey questions.
The awards were due to be announced at the HCA Forum which was postponed as a result of the ongoing Coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis.
The idea of rustling up a curry for Frimley Park Hospital was the brainchild of Mark Walshaw, senior head chef with event and venue catering specialist Amadeus, and his next-door neighbour Gavin Ro
Using the Twitter hashtage #NHSChefHeroes, the aim is to show appreciation for the people who are ‘providing key services and nourishing food at all hours of day and night for critical care nurses
“Across the UK, Compass employees are playing an invaluable role in the country’s battle against coronavirus, ensuring NHS patients and staff are fed and their wards are kept clean, and supporting
In a Procurement Policy Note (PPN), he says: “The current outbreak of COVID-19 is unprecedented and will have a significant impact on businesses of all sizes.
The HCA awards seek to recognise ‘outstanding commitment and dedication’ in healthcare catering and patient service.
Staged in the Live Theatre as part of the HRC Salon Culinaire, this year’s final involved six hospitals with two chefs each, who were challenged to cook a two-course hospital meal in 60 minutes.
It kicks off with a ‘Meet The Buyer’ session on April 1 and then runs through two days of discussion and debate, with a supplier exhibition running alongside it.