Selby College’s Hospitality & Catering Department ended the academic year on a high with a
prestigious awards ceremony.
Hospitality & Catering students were joined by their loved ones as they celebrated their
successes over the past academic year. Acknowledging the students’ achievements both in the kitchen and at the front of house, several accolades were presented throughout the evening by former student
Kurtus Auty, who is now an experienced and successful chef in the industry. These include:
Level 2 Chef of the Year - Brooke Smith
Level 3 Chef of the Year – Charlee Jo Pearson
Level 2 Restaurant Student of the Year Award – Oli Koza
Level 3 Restaurant Student of the Year Award – Brandon Franklin
Outstanding achievement - Charlee-Jo Pearson and Ellie Langton
Endeavour Award - Cole Finnerty
Student of the Year – Ellie Langton
Adrian Dawes, Programme Lead for Hospitality & Catering at Selby College, said:
“Seeing the students’ development and how their confidence has grown in the kitchen and front of house over the past year has been incredibly rewarding. They have really come into their own as chefs and are always keen to continue refining their skills or try new things, which will stand them in good stead as they take on full-time roles working out in the industry."
"I have every faith they will enjoy successful, lifelong careers in the sector. It was also a pleasure to have
former student Kurtus join us to present the awards and to see him returning to his roots and
inspiring the next generation of chefs.”
Many students have landed themselves full-time roles working out in the industry, with Ruben
Liddell working as a Chef at The Oaks Golf Club and Spa, Ellie Langton working in the kitchen
at the Fox Inn, Thorpe Willoughby, Jake Taylor training to become a Butcher at C Dawson &
Sons in Selby.
Since leaving Selby College, Kurtus Auty has worked in chef roles at a number of Michelin
star restaurants, including Gordon Ramsay’s Mayfair restaurant Maze in London and Le
Pressoir d’Argent in Bordeaux in France, The Cliff, in Barbados and Pétrus in Knightsbridge.
Kurtus now works as an Executive Chef at Bosuns in York, where student Charlee-Jo has
secured a full-time job after achieving a Distinction on her course.
Kurtus Auty (left) with outstanding achievement winner Charlee-Jo (right)
The College currently offers a Level 2 Culinary Skills programme which enables students to
develop their knowledge of food processing, cookery and kitchen operations and menu
design in its working kitchens and restaurant.
Starting in September 2024, the Department will also be delivering a Level 1 Diploma in Hospitality & Catering for those who are interested in starting their educational journey in the sector.
Learners will be able to progress onto the Level 2 Culinary Skills programme or into entry
roles across a range of settings, such as restaurants, hotels, visitor attractions and more.
Find out more about the Level 2 Culinary Skills course, here: Culinary Skills (7138-22) | Selby
College
Learn more about the Level 1 Diploma in Hospitality & Catering, here: Hospitality & Catering
| Selby College
