The apprenticeship programme will offer young aspiring caterers the opportunity to develop managerial skills alongside practical skills to equip them for a future in the catering industry.
Lorraine Palmer, director at Palmer & Howells said: “Palmer & Howells have always seen the value young people can bring to a team and the company as a whole; with fresh ideas and enthusiasm they help keep us relevant particularly in the schools and colleges in which we cater. The apprenticeship programme is a fantastic opportunity for young people to work towards an accredited qualification while earning a salary. We hope they will stay with us as managers of the future.”
Palmer & Howells work out of its Bristol office with ingredients sourced locally for a mixture of school and industry contracts. Chefs Kevin Howells and Lorraine Palmer formed the company in 1999.