Richard Stark - Senior  Trainer

Richard has been the chef on the project since it started
in August 2009, he has worked along side Amanda to
develop the course that is currently running. He uses his
vast professional experience to teach groups and to make
the day a smooth and fun filled experience.

Richard has been working in a professional kitchen 
as a chef for the last 20 years. He trained in
Australia but has cooked and travelled all over the world
including Germany, America, England  and Australia.
He has experienced all types of catering from
5 star hotels, fine dining restaurants, cafes, hospitals,
schools and even a tropical island resort on the Great
Barrier Reef.  Most recently he ran a training cafe in
Australia funded by the government and managed by the
Salvation Army, that offered accredited training to
disadvantaged young people aged 15 to 24. He is married
with two young children.

As a husband and father to two young children he
understands the stresses and strains of ordinary
family life and therefore ensures that the course
aims are realistic and delivered in a manner
accessible to all.  

Amanda Plummer - Project Coordinator

Amanda has been the project coordinator since the start of
the project, working alongside Richard. She is the first point
of contact for groups and takes care of  the organisational
and administrative duties, as well as assisting Richard in
the kitchen.

Amanda has a background in sales and marketing, Whilst
her own children were younger she worked in both primary
and secondary schools. Passionate about food and cooking
she has run her own farm shop. Before joining Can Cook
Will Cook she worked for Youth and Connexions for 3 years
supporting disadvantaged young people aged 16 to 18 find
work and supported them to re- engage with education
and training. She is married with two grown up children.

From her previous work and life experiences Amanda
is able to understand the needs of both group organisers
and attendees, to ensure that all parties maximise on
this opportunity.