Serving Up Skills Training in the Foodservice Sector

Having a well-trained workforce is vital to the success of companies in the fast-paced foodservice sector. Being engaged with a training programme can have a positive impact on staff development and retention. If your business is a single unit or a chain specialising in seafood, at Seafish, we can support your training needs.

Our online self-study Elementary Food Hygiene and Elementary Health & Safety programmes are currently funded for people working in the UK seafood industry. Serving staff and fish friers can study our online learning materials containing seafood examples, at a place, pace and time suitable to them. The multiple-choice exam is invigilated remotely and successful candidates receive a nationally recognised qualification.

We also offer a half-day Principles of Fish Quality Assessment training course which is delivered remotely, so learners don’t have to worry about travelling time and travel costs. It teaches fish friers and chefs how to assess part processed fish, usually fillets, using the Torry cooked scheme.
Apprenticeships combine practical on the job training with additional study. An apprentice is employed by a business and is paid while they gain experience. They are available to both new recruits and existing staff.

Mark Drummond, owner of Towngate Fisheries in Bradford, explains:
“Having an apprentice work in the business has helped to develop staff training systems. It gives us something to promote on our social media and helps show we are a professional business with high standards.”

Seafish also works in collaboration with the KFE School of Frying Excellence in Market Deeping and the National Federation of Fish Friers in Leeds. Both offer training courses to meet the needs of a fish frier. Topics including preparation and cooking techniques are covered along with the importance of good frying medium management.

To find out more about these training opportunities, please see our Onshore Training Courses webpage at www.seafish.org/safety-and-training/onshore-training/onshore-training-courses/ or email our Onshore Training team; onshore@seafish.co.uk