Bidfood’s e-learning and development platform, Caterers Campus, has surpassed 10,000 users as operators continue to invest in workforce development and efficiency amid rising costs and staffing pressures.
Caterers Campus was first launched in 2020 for the care sector during the Covid-19 pandemic, when face-to-face training was no longer possible.
The platform has since expanded across 12 sectors and now features 35 specialist modules, covering food safety, cost control, sustainability, leadership and mental wellbeing.
According to Bidfood, Caterers Campus helps customers save an estimated £15.9m annually in training costs and offers potential savings of up to £1,590 per employee per year.
It supports kitchens with training such as HACCP, allergen awareness and food hygiene, alongside modules covering menu planning, sustainability, leadership, stress management and cost control.
Modules have been developed by Bidfood’s in-house specialists, including development chefs, registered nutritionists, sustainability experts and compliance professionals.
“Reaching 10,000 users is a fantastic achievement for Caterers Campus and a reflection of how much the hospitality industry values flexible learning and development,” said Bidfood customer marketing controller Joe Angliss. “We know our customers are under pressure balancing rising costs, staffing challenges and changing consumer behaviour while continuing to deliver high standards.”
According to the latest Lumina Intelligence Top of Mind Business Leaders Survey, across the foodservice sector, 58% of businesses are worried about declining consumer confidence and 47% cited reduced spend and footfall as key challenges.
Meanwhile, rising labour and operational costs are driving greater focus on productivity and workforce development, with 50% of operators investing in training as a top priority.
Angliss added: “What sets Caterers Campus apart is the expertise behind the content. Caterers Campus was created to remove barriers to learning by making training flexible, engaging and completely free for our customers.
“We’re proud to see so many businesses using the platform to invest in their people, strengthen operational performance and support their long-term growth.”
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