Liam Pykett
Professional Cookery Advanced Apprenticeship
Liam Pykett is a catering apprentice working at tonic in Nottingham city centre. He was one of the finalists for the Nottingham Restaurant Awards Young Chef of the Year competition.
“I was working as a part-time chef whilst studying for my ‘A’ Levels and I really enjoyed my job. I soon decided that ‘A’ Levels weren’t for me, so I went to ncn to see how I could further my career as a chef instead. I really liked the idea of learning and earning money at the same time and ncn helped me find my position at tonic.
“I studied Professional Cookery NVQ Level 2 as an apprentice and am now studying for my Level 3. A lot of the chefs at the restaurant have completed Apprenticeships at ncn, so I receive support both at work and at the College – it was actually my work colleague’s idea to enter the Young Chef of the Year competition; he won it a few years ago and suggested I give it a shot. I’m really pleased I did!”