Last week we welcomed Holgate Academy School to provide some lessons to the Food Technology students to help provide a deeper insight into what it’s like to work in the food industry.
We welcomed the inquisitive students for a day in the life of an NPD Chef. They were taught how the whole process works from receiving a brief from one of our customers to how the products get delivered to the end customer, followed by a factory tour where they were shown the full process of our production lines. The day also included a practical session where the students got to make their own meatballs in a meatball masterclass with our very own meat expert [Pep Malacarne]. Pep has worked in the food industry for 25+ years with extensive amounts of experience on what it takes to make the perfect product.
Our head of departments & experienced colleagues [Jayne Matthews, Mark Allibone, Akhil Singh, Diogo Pinto & Myra Key] also joined the session to speak to the students about the importance of every department working together to ensure that the product goes out on time and up to standard.
Let’s not forget the exciting organoleptic testing session led by our NPD Kitchen Manager, Daniel West. During this hands-on activity, the students had the opportunity to sample some of our best-selling products and share their feedback. Dan also took the time to explain the crucial role this testing plays in product development, ensuring every bite meets the highest standards of quality and taste.
We look forward to continuing this partnership and educating our future colleagues.
