Victor goes from culinary student to Head Chef in six months

He approached his teachers as he knew he needed extra help, and that’s when IPSU came to his assistance.

IPSU (Individual Pedagogical Support in Education) provides individualised support to people like Victor, designed and adapted to each person’s needs and goals.

When Goran, from Clustera, part of APM Group, first met Victor, he quickly realised that he needed repetition to review and absorb the information, and then be able to reproduce it during exams.

Together, they created materials, repeated things, and talked them through. And over time, Victor became much better at finding this structure independently.

Goran adds, “Once we found a method that worked, he worked very hard with it and eventually completed the entire education. Now he is where he is today.”

Right after completing his vocational training, Victor started working as a chef at Slàinte. 

Six months later, he became head chef. He’s been very open about his diagnoses and asks questions and seeks help when issues arise. 

This helps build understanding from his employers, and Victor is allowed to wear his headphones while working, which helps him focus on his tasks. 

He’s developed quickly and has become more confident, responsible and open.

His employer at Slàinte, Marcus, says, “Sometimes people focus too much on numbers and experience. You have to see the person and hire based on potential. It’s not always knowledge that matters most, but who you are as a person. Everything else can be learned on-site.”

Marcus has found an exceptional employee, and Victor has found purpose and direction. 

“My work today means a lot to me. It’s something I’m passionate about. I work hard and always strive to make the outcome the very best possible.”

Goran from Clustera sums it up best: “There’s really only one way forward, and we help each other reach the goal together.”