Catering & hospitality

WORK PLACEMENT, ONLINE AND EMPLOYABILITY VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Note to students:

For any resources which are highlighted for teachers use only, email futures@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk where availability will be checked and a place granted (circumstances depending.)

Opportunities for july 2024

Who doesn’t love chocolate? Join the team who develop Cadbury chocolates and learn how it’s done

Join us for this 5-day virtual work experience opportunity which will take you behind the scenes to show you how we develop brand new chocolate products in the heart of Bournville, Birmingham.

You'll get to experience the product development process by creating your very own chocolate bar.

To do this you will hear from and work together with a range of people with different skills and careers within our Research and Development department.

Throughout the week we will look at all the areas considered when developing a new product, from idea to shop floor and have sessions on the following:

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Opportunities for March 2024

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT WITH MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL/CADBURY

Date: Tuesday 16th April

Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Age Group: KS3-5 / S1-6

Did you know that Cadbury chocolate has been around for 200 years? 😲  Learn more about the confectionary industry, how to get ideas onto a shop shelf and the different careers this involves in our upcoming Industry Spotlight. We'll be joined by Senior Food Scientist Martyn from Mondelez, the parent company to Cadbury, & his colleague Sophie as they help us unpack what working in the food industry can look like plus the variety of soft and hard skills you'll need.

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Opportunities for OCTOBER 2023

Hospitality Virtual Work Experience with Pret

Pret is one of the most recognisable names on the high street, and is a staple of millions of people’s day. With their freshly made food and organic coffee, they have pushed high street food offerings forward towards a healthier, more considered and sustainable future! But, how much do you really know about Pret, and what it takes for some of our favourite food and drink items to become reality? Well, we’ve got you covered! Springpod and Pret have joined forces to give you a top insight into the world of product development. What's more, you’ll even have the chance to design a new product yourself, which if successful, will get you fast-tracked onto a Pret apprenticeship!

This programme will cover everything from an introduction to key stages of product development at Pret, showing you the different stages that drive innovation, to turning an idea into the real deal. You’ll have the chance to take part in some unique opportunities, and get some top tips from Pret to help you along the way. 

Programme deadline: 18TH OCTOBER

Programme dates: 23RD OCTOBER - 3RD NOVEMBER

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