Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa in Chester Introduces Chef’s Academy

Sept. 7, 2010 - PRLog -- One of finest hotels in Chester and spas has launched their first Chef’s Academy for their up-and-coming Apprentices.

The Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa located on the outskirts of Chester has been using Total People to deliver Hospitality qualifications for a number of years and have recently commenced training workshops for their new recruits.

Executive Head Chef Leigh Myers introduced the academy and was particularly keen to ensure the chefs gained an understanding of the processes involved in preparing fresh produce.

‘’We feel it is very beneficial for our new members of staff to know how to prepare meat and fish,” says Leigh. “We take them through it step by step as a lot of them have come straight from school and therefore do not have the experience. We like to give them the opportunity of developing their skills and knowledge which will help them throughout their Apprenticeship as well as moulding them into top quality chefs for the future.’’

Different workshops run each month enabling the chefs to practice what they see and learn.

‘’The workshops coincide well with the units they are working on within their NVQ so it enables techniques to be clearer to them,’’ adds Leigh.

Trainees Nick Jones, Ben Fields and Todd Lowdnes were involved in the fish preparation workshop and were introduced to a range of species of fish which are commonly served at the Hotel and learnt about the various stages involved before it can be served in the restaurant.

The academy will continue to run during the coming months with the group focussing on butchery techniques in their next session.

Located at the Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa is Ciro’s Brasserie, one of the finest restaurants in Cheshire and Chester. The Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa is owned and operated by Nelson Northwest Hotels which also has establishments in Tattenhall, Chester (The Pheasant Inn) and Warmingham, Sandbach (The Bears Paw).

For more information, visit http://www.grosvenorpulfordhotel.co.uk

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This privately owned hotel & spa is ideally located just a 5 minute drive south of the Chester city centre in Cheshire, yet a stone's throw from Wrexham and the border of North Wales. The 4 star Grosvenor Pulford Hotels & Spa is set in its own grounds and is the perfect base from which to explore the many exciting attractions and great days out that Chester, Cheshire, Wrexham and North Wales have to offer. See our Special Offers page for fantastic range of day and weekend breaks throughout the year. We hope to welcome you soon to one of the finest hotels in Chester.

For more information, visit http://www.grosvenorpulfordhotel.co.uk