Award for Carmarthenshire catering service
Carmarthenshire’s Catering Service has picked up a prestigious national award for its outstanding contribution to catering for schools in the county.
The Catering Service, part of Carmarthenshire County Council, won the Nan Bergiers Memorial Award at the Local Authority Caterers Association awards, which was held in Birmingham on Thursday.
Every year the awards acknowledge individuals and teams of people who make a real difference in education catering.
To be shortlisted for the award, the Catering Service had to demonstrate a high level of management skill, initiative and commitment, with a creative and original approach to providing a catering service to schools.
The awards encourage organisations to change attitudes, and influence the actions of parents and pupils.
Elin Cullen, head of business and specialist services, said: “We are really pleased that our hard work has been recognised on a national level.
“We have always strived to be at the forefront of catering provision, and our recent success in gaining a Platinum Corporate Health Standard award was testament to that.”
Carmarthenshire has led the way between making a link between sustainable health and food, driving forward a programme to build sustainable food chains, reducing environmental impacts, and producing healthier school meals using as much local produce as possible.
The work has proved beneficial, with the overall take up of school meals now beyond 60 per cent in Carmarthenshire, compared to a Welsh average of 38 per cent.
Cllr Gwynne Wooldridge, executive board member for education and children’s services, said: “My congratulations to all those involved in achieving this highly prestigious award. This council is leading the way with its innovative and outstanding work, and that is purely down to our talented, hard working and dedicated staff.”
For further information on school meals and Catering Services in Carmarthenshire, please visit www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Pictured with the Local Authority Caterers Association award are, from left, Sandra Evans, business co-ordinator; Elin Cullen, head of business and specialist services; Sandra Weigel, catering services manager; Mark James, chief executive; and Carol Jones, training and development officer. Pic Jeff Connell
The Catering Service, part of Carmarthenshire County Council, won the Nan Bergiers Memorial Award at the Local Authority Caterers Association awards, which was held in Birmingham on Thursday.
Every year the awards acknowledge individuals and teams of people who make a real difference in education catering.
To be shortlisted for the award, the Catering Service had to demonstrate a high level of management skill, initiative and commitment, with a creative and original approach to providing a catering service to schools.
The awards encourage organisations to change attitudes, and influence the actions of parents and pupils.
Elin Cullen, head of business and specialist services, said: “We are really pleased that our hard work has been recognised on a national level.
“We have always strived to be at the forefront of catering provision, and our recent success in gaining a Platinum Corporate Health Standard award was testament to that.”
Carmarthenshire has led the way between making a link between sustainable health and food, driving forward a programme to build sustainable food chains, reducing environmental impacts, and producing healthier school meals using as much local produce as possible.
The work has proved beneficial, with the overall take up of school meals now beyond 60 per cent in Carmarthenshire, compared to a Welsh average of 38 per cent.
Cllr Gwynne Wooldridge, executive board member for education and children’s services, said: “My congratulations to all those involved in achieving this highly prestigious award. This council is leading the way with its innovative and outstanding work, and that is purely down to our talented, hard working and dedicated staff.”
For further information on school meals and Catering Services in Carmarthenshire, please visit www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Pictured with the Local Authority Caterers Association award are, from left, Sandra Evans, business co-ordinator; Elin Cullen, head of business and specialist services; Sandra Weigel, catering services manager; Mark James, chief executive; and Carol Jones, training and development officer. Pic Jeff Connell
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