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Thom Bateman, chef-owner of The Flintlock, Cheddleton, has been announced as the UFS Academy’s new ‘principle’ in the latest of a series of moves to showcase the demand and desire for chef training opportunities.

Bateman boasts nearly 4 million followers across social media, and recent accolades include representing Central & Eastern England on The Great British Menu, and receiving a mention in the Michelin Guide and 3AA Rosettes for his Staffordshire restaurant.

He said, “I’ve always loved food and fine dining and being able to share that and help others is something I’ve become passionate about over the course of my career. But I’ve had to learn the hard way that owning a successful restaurant requires more than producing great-tasting dishes. The behind-the-scenes that comes with running a kitchen is a real challenge and the free training that the UFS Academy provides is a goldmine of untapped resources.”

The Academy, which was launched with the sole purpose of helping chefs widen their knowledge base and increase their skillset, has a vast range of topics available, from menu trends and allergens to mental health and food costing.

“We’re delighted to welcome chef Thom to the Academy”, says Stuart Jeffrey, Marketing Director, Unilever Food Solutions. “The Academy’s free-to-access online videos offer chefs a quick and easy way to upskill – whether they want to get further under the skin of what it takes to run a profitable business or they simply want to improve their basic knife skills.

Thom’s dedication to kitchen life and sharing the knowledge he’s acquired from working his way up in this industry makes him the perfect partner for our mission at the Academy.”

Whether a new starter looking to learn the ropes, or a seasoned pro looking to bolster their existing knowledge or fill any skills gaps, the UFS Academy has it covered.

Chefs can sign up today at: https://www.unileverfoodsolutions.co.uk/modular-email-signup-form.html and stay up to date with the UFS Academy and its ongoing Upskilling Mission.