Meet Lorna
Starting her career at Colten Care with a part-time job washing dishes, Lorna went on to become our first catering apprentice at The Bournemouth & Poole College. She is now Head Chef at our Bourne View care home.
After qualifying with her NVQ Level 3 in Catering and Hospitality, Lorna became Second Chef at Belmore Lodge in Lymington, before being promoted to the position of Head Chef at Amberwood House. She was then selected to be part of the inaugural team at Bourne View as it opened in 2019.
Lorna is now responsible for a ten-strong kitchen team, and her career is going from strength to strength. She was chosen to attend a prestigious cookery course at the esteemed Chewton Glen Hotel in the New Forest, as well as an additional patisserie and cake decorating course, enhancing her culinary skills even further and earning herself the accolade of being one of the finest bakers across our business.
“I’ve been with Colten Care for 21 years and the company have always supported me with training courses and promotions.”
Winner of the Care Chef’ award at the 24th National Care Awards!
We’re proud to have an award winner amongst our chef team, with Lorna Parsons, Chef at our Bourne View care home in Poole, winning the ‘Care Chef’ award at the 24th National Care Awards!
Lorna makes an amazing contribution to the wellbeing of all the residents she cooks for on a daily basis, making sure meals are nutritious and well-balanced, but also varied and exciting. She is an inspirational leader of the kitchen and waiting team and her high standards and attention to detail ensure a first-class dining experience.
Lorna has worked for Colten Care for 24 years, starting her career with a part-time job washing dishes and working her way up from there. She went on to become our first catering apprentice at The Bournemouth & Poole College and over the years has continued to develop her culinary skills.
Congratulations to all the winners on what was an inspirational evening, but particularly to Lorna for her fantastic achievement! We could not be more proud.
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