"I am the Head Chef at Bridlington Hospital.  I first started work at Claypenny Hospital on 7 September 1970 as a trainee chef.

"Both my parents had worked for the NHS since the early 50's as well as my auntie and uncles, so you could say that I wanted to carry on the family tradition, which I have enjoyed doing.  The role of chef now is very different as the way food is produced has changed a lot, but it is always nice to know that patients and staff have enjoyed the meals provided. We get good feedback from patients for our food and it’s nice to get compliments but as long as the meals are enjoyed that is the main thing.

"The best bit of advice I was given was by my first head chef was to treat everyone with respect and never make someone do a job that you are unable to do yourself."