Aimee Collins - Chef Talks
Aimee co-owns and is Exec Chef at both Five Little Pigs in Wallingford and The Bear of North Moreton but describes herself as an accidental restaurateur, with her love of cooking snowballing into a successful career. We chatted with Aimee about her passion for local produce, how her hobby became her career, and why cooking is its own kind of therapy.
Theo Selby - Chef Talks
Theo dropped out of sixth form when he realised he was more passionate about his after-school kitchen job than he was about school. Now, he's Head Chef at two Michelin star restaurant Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in Oxfordshire. He chatted with us about his career so far, why he loves cooking, and his advice for aspiring chefs.
Want to become a chef?!
Apprenticeships
Work experience
Work experience
City of Oxford College has a scheme led by Activate Learning https://oxford.activatelearning.ac.uk/courses/career-pathways/hospitality-and-professional-cookery/
HIT Training provide on the job apprentice schemes
https://hittraining.co.uk/apprenticeship/level-2-commis-chef/
Work experience
Work experience
Work experience
If you are considering work experience options and have an interest in becoming a chef, many Oxford Uni Colleges take on work experience placements.
Message via the 'Contact Us' box, we will pass on your details to hopefully find you a placement.
Jobs
Work experience
Jobs
Finding the right chef job often comes down to knowing where to look. Specialist platforms such as LinkedIn, Caterer.com and Daily info, recruitment agencies such as Goldstar and industry networking events are all great places to start. On top of that, most Colleges, restaurants and hotels all advertise on their own websites or social media.