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🌟 Behind Every Great Meal is a Great Story! 🌟 In our latest ‘Staff Success’ feature, we shine a light on João de Freitas. From starting as a General Catering Assistant to becoming an Assistant Cook at Training Kitchen, João’s 10-year journey with HCL is a testament to dedication and love for his craft! ❤️ Follow the link to find out more about João's love for cooking, balancing family and work life and having a rewarding career with us: https://buff.ly/3MAEUWH #HCLSpotlight #PassionForFood #WorkFamily #CareerPathSuccess #BehindTheApron #StaffStories #DedicationInEveryDish #HCLJourney #SchoolMeals #EducationCatering #SchoolCatering #FreshFood #Catering #Lunch #FoodStandards #CookingFromScratch #WholesomeFood #HealthyEating #FruitAndVegetables #Hertfordshire #Stevenage #Hitchin #Hertford #Hatfield #WelwynGardenCity #StAlbans #PottersBar #Watford #Letchworth #Borehamwood #Cambridgshire #Bedfordshire #Harrow

🎉 The Wait is Over! 🍽️ Schools are back and so are we! We are excited to serve healthy meals that keep students energised and ready to learn! 🌟🥙 A warm welcome to our new partner schools: St Catherines CofE Primary Greenleas St. Philips CofE VA Hazeldene Tottenhall Infant Starks Field Lea Valley We can't wait to see the joy on your faces as we bring our tasty and nutritious meals to your schools! 😋🥑 #WelcomeBackToSchool #EatSmartLearnSmart #HCLMeals #NourishingMinds #SchoolMeals #EducationCatering #SchoolCatering #FreshFood #Catering #Lunch #FoodStandards #CookingFromScratch #WholesomeFood #HealthyEating #FruitAndVegetables #Hertfordshire #Stevenage #Hitchin #Hertford #Hatfield #WelwynGardenCity #StAlbans #PottersBar #Watford #Letchworth #Borehamwood #Enfield #Cambridgeshire #Pinner

🌟🍕 Pizza Party at Greenfield School Summer Camp! 🍕🌟 The talented young chefs donned their invisible aprons and got their hands doughy in our exciting cooking class! With our guidance, the pupils made delicious pizzas from scratch. From kneading the dough to choosing their favourite toppings, every step was filled with creativity, concentration and learning. The best part? Enjoying their mouth-watering masterpieces at the end! Huge thanks to Jason at Greenfield's for making this happen! #CookingClass #PizzaParty #HCL #GreenfieldsSchool #SummerCamp #YoungChefs #SchoolCatering #FunWithFood

🌟 Introducing HCL Staff Success: Lindsey’s Story! 🌟 We’re excited to kick off our 'HCL Staff Success' series by spotlighting Lindsey Mead, our Senior Accountant! 👏 From starting as a Mobile General Assistant in 2014 to becoming a Chartered Accountant, Lindsey's journey at HCL is nothing short of inspiring. 🚀 With six different roles and five promotions over the past decade, Lindsey exemplifies career progression, dedication and hard work. Read Lindsey’s full story and discover how we support career growth: https://lnkd.in/eDFebM5h #SchoolCatering #CateringJobs #WeAreHiring #JobSearch #SchoolFoodService #JobsInSchools #ChefJobs #JobsInCatering #CateringCareers #CareersInCatering #PartTimeJobs #FlexibleHours #TermTimeJobs #Enfield #Hertfordshire #Bedfordshire #Essex #GreaterLondon #Buckinghamshire #Essex #Cambridgshire

Our team at Farnham House has done it!! ✨ They have received a silver Herts Responsible Food Award! Hertfordshire County Council We are delighted as this recognises us as a business that champions health and sustainability. We still offer the same incredible food as always, but we’ve made a few small changes including: - 90% of our cold beverage range is either free from or low in sugar - Light versions of sauces used in made-in-house products Help us congratulate our team in the comments! Help us congratulate our team in the comments 👏 #Hertfordshire #Stevenage #FarnhamHouse #FreshFood #Catering #Lunch #Breakfast #FoodStandards #CookingFromScratch #WholesomeFood #HealthyEating #FruitAndVegetables

🌱 Celebrate National Allotment Week with us! 🌱 The National Allotment Society At HCL, we're dedicated to providing the freshest, locally sourced produce in our school meals. We're excited to spotlight our commitment to sustainability and community support this National Allotment Week . Our Community Support Team continues to guide schools in cultivating their own fruit and vegetable gardens, fostering a love for healthy eating and environmental stewardship among pupils. Growing your own produce is not only fun but also a fantastic educational activity. This August, we encourage parents to get involved with their kids in the garden. Here are some easy-to-grow suggestions: 🥕 Carrots 🥬 Lettuce 🌱 Radishes 🍅 Cherry Tomatoes 🥒 Cucumbers We'd love to see your garden's progress! Share your photos with us and we will feature your growing journey on our Instagram and Facebook stories. Let's cultivate a greener future together! 🌍💚 #NationalAllotmentWeek #HCLFreshProduce #GrowYourOwn #SchoolGardening #HealthyEating #SustainableLiving #BackyardGardening #FamilyActivities #CommunitySupport #Hertfordshire #Stevenage #Hitchin #Hertford #Hatfield #WelwynGardenCity #StAlbans #PottersBar #Watford #Letchworth #Borehamwood #Enfield #Hertfordshire #Bedfordshire #Essex #GreaterLondon #Buckinghamshire

👨🍳 Our training kitchen managers are the heart of our operations! They ensure food safety and health protocols are strictly followed, imparting their valuable knowledge to our dedicated team. Meet Ashley Lawrence from our Primary Sector: "Working for HCL has opened an array of opportunities. We are like one big family and being a training kitchen manager has allowed me to meet so many different people and help them on their new journey with HCL or further their careers within the company. It is rewarding to see how people learn and how it makes colleagues feel supported and part of our work family." Want to join our work family? Visit our vacancy portal to see what roles we're recruiting for: https://lnkd.in/epMegSN4 #Enfield #Hertfordshire #Bedfordshire #Essex #GreaterLondon #Buckinghamshire #Essex #Hertfordshire #Stevenage #Hitchin #Hertford #Hatfield #WelwynGardenCity #StAlbans #PottersBar #Watford #Letchworth #Borehamwood #SchoolMeals #EducationCatering #SchoolCatering #FreshFood #Catering #Lunch #FoodStandards #CookingFromScratch #WholesomeFood #HealthyEating #FruitAndVegetables

🌟 Happy Summer Break to all! 🌟 As the academic year concludes, we bid farewell to our year 6 and year 11 pupils. Many of our staff have been touched by the thank you cards they have received, which has truly warmed our hearts! You will all be missed and we wish you the best of luck in your new school. We have created wonderful moments shared over delicious meals throughout the year with teachers and pupils and it is now time to enjoy your well-deserved time off! Our passionate kitchen staff will also be taking a break to recharge, preparing to welcome everyone back in September. We are excited to see everyone for the new academic year. A special shout-out to the new year 7's who will be joining us—we can't wait to meet you and introduce you to the best school meals around. Get ready for a culinary journey you won't forget! #HCL #SummerBreak #SummerHolidays #SchoolCommunity #SchoolMeals #EducationCatering #SchoolCatering #FreshFood #Catering #Lunch #FoodStandards #CookingFromScratch #WholesomeFood #HealthyEating #FruitAndVegetables #Enfield #Hertfordshire #Bedfordshire #Essex #GreaterLondon #Buckinghamshire #Essex #Hertfordshire #Stevenage #Hitchin #Hertford #Hatfield #WelwynGardenCity #StAlbans #PottersBar #Watford #Letchworth #Borehamwood

Thorn Grove celebrated the diversity of their school community! Our Community Support team (Kirsty Yearsley) had the pleasure of participating in Heritage Week at Thorn Grove Primary. We hosted a cooking class where pupils, guided by our team, made bread to accompany dishes brought in by parents, celebrating various cultures. It was an exciting and enriching week for the children and we were delighted to contribute. Discover more about the week’s events here: //https://lnkd.in/epk5bgUU

🌟 Olympics-Themed Lunch at Katherine Warington School! 🌟 We had an incredible time celebrating their Summer Olympics-themed lunch yesterday! Our kitchen team went above and beyond, creating a diverse and delicious array of dishes inspired by the Paris Olympics. The canteen was transformed with stunning Olympic-themed decorations, bringing extra excitement and festivity to the day. Pupils and staff alike were thrilled with the effort and creativity put into the event, giving us wonderful feedback on the food and the ambiance. A huge shoutout to our amazing kitchen team at Katherine Warington School for their dedication and hard work. What a great way to end the term! 🎉🏅 #SummerOlympics #SchoolLunch #CulinaryCreativity #HCL #ParisOlympics #SchoolMeals #EducationCatering #SchoolCatering #FreshFood #Catering #Lunch #FoodStandards #CookingFromScratch #WholesomeFood #HealthyEating #FruitAndVegetables #CommunitySpirit #Hertfordshire