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Second Bite Hospitality Academy

The Second Bite Hospitality Academy pairs great food with great people to provide meals to those who need it. Meals purchased through Second Bite CIC contributing towards meals to feed those who cannot afford it.

The Second Bite Hospitality Academy consists of training and education opportunities for students based at the Second Bite Bistro and volunteering opportunities.

Providing internal and external catering provisions, a place to produce great food and opportunity. The programme is designed to offer precious opportunities to those who need a helping hand up – military veterans, single parents, NEET’s, people in recovery, people with complex needs, ex-offenders, and the long-term unemployed.
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Each participant is given full basic training and ongoing support in basic catering & hospitality and general employment skills, with a further tiered development programme, which also offers employment opportunities through a host of different vehicles.

We also offer, uniquely – ongoing support with participant personal issues throughout.

Training / Development / Opportunity Steps

The Second Bite Hospitality Academy is delivered over an initial 6-week period.
Training will include:
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Phase 1 - Academy

​• Team Building and Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Service
• Food hygiene certificate Level 2
• Personal and professional behaviours
• Cleaning awareness and techniques
• Health and Safety awareness
• Employment preparation and interview skills
• Catering facilities and practical sessions
• Interview with Commercial partner

​All learners completing the Academy will be guaranteed an interview with a commercial partner.
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Phase 2 - In work training and support

Learners will undertake a variety of tasks during a 2-week period of work experience. Work experience will take place at Second Bite CIC.

There are potential employment opportunities for suitable candidates following completion of training and work experience.
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Phase 3 - Further Training

​The new development of a talent pool will support individuals who have the desire to take the next step into becoming a chef, Second Bite CIC recognises it is often the labels people put upon themselves that can hold a person back.

Second Bite CIC removes those labels in providing an equal route to further education for all.

• NVQ level 2
• NVQ level 3
• Pre-employment skills and training

• Apprenticeships
• Personal licence
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Phase 4 - Transition

​Employment for learners that are able will always be our aim and we will do this in a number of ways.

• Through developing the hospitality and catering commercial partner’s pool
• Establishing an Employment Agency within the academy to provide staffing for restaurants that have vacancies, need additional staffing or sickness cover

Second Bite Training and Development Model


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Case Studies

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Second Bite CIC is a Registered Community Interest Company
Company registered in England, No. 12827174.
Registered Office: 201-203 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 2SY
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