Providing opportunities for young people is an investment in the future of the business according to Angus entrepreneur Hayley Wilkes.
The owner-chef WeeCOOK Kitchen in Barry, has strived to offer youngsters work experience, paid employment and a place to learn and develop.
Two years ago her popular restaurant and pie business received an Investors in Young People accreditation.
Employ people with ‘right attitude’
Hayley said this not only speaks to the values of her business but is also consistent with her expansion plans.
She said: “It’s really important to me to add value to the local economy, put something back into the community and to take the people who want to work, have the right attitude and are keen to learn.
“When you give young people responsibility, they soon take ownership.
“We welcome people of different ages and backgrounds. We have a very diverse team based on people’s abilities and their characters.
“It’s their business as much as my business. The more the business succeeds, the more they grow.”
You can read the full story from Rob McLaren over on The Courier website
WeeCOOK
We are a family restaurant, award winning pie makers and established caterers. The WeeCOOK Kitchen spent 3 years at the Broughty Golf Club in Monifieth in Angus. We have now relocated our Restaurant and Pies to our new premises, The WeeCOOK Kitchen at Barry Downs holiday park.
