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If you love drinking teas and coffees, then I hope you will learn something new from our list of 9 interesting facts all serious tea and coffee drinkers should know…
May 2, 2015
An introduction to artisan coffee
A special thank you to the St. Andrews’ In Focus magazine for publishing the following article written by Zest owner, Lisa Cathro.
January 27, 2015
Two Zest staff complete training at the Leopold Coffee School
The intense 10 day coffee course in Holland is coming to an end for Johny and Lisa. It has been 10 days of study, stress, practise, exams. Those 10 days were also filled with meeting other great professionals, developing new skills, and learning from the best.
November 21, 2014
The Zest team takes part in sign language workshop
In October, the Zest team was excited to take part in a sign language workshop led by the lovely, David J Johnston who came to us from Deaf links in Dundee. One of the participants and staff member, Megan Ravenhall shares her experience.
September 21, 2014
A HUGE thank you
Not everybody knows, but Zest has a very different approach to employment. Inclusiveness is the key word in a philosophy which seeks give opportunity to those facing barriers to employment; a hand up, not a hand out.
September 8, 2014
Zest Employee shares about her Fife Youth Job Contract
Lynsey Mitchell is a smart and hard working young woman from Fife and Zest has benefited immensely from her thanks to the Fife Youth Job Contract. According to the OpportunitiesFife website, the Fife Youth Job Contract (FYJC) is the Fife Council response to high levels of unemployment within the 16-24 year old age group. They are seeking to deliver support to help this group gain and sustain employment. Working with employers and Opportunities Fife Partners, they are looking to create additional opportunities for the young people of Fife. Zest has experienced first hand the benefits of the FYJC. Lynsey has become a vital part of Zest and is a key leader on the team. We have asked Lynsey to share a bit about herself and her experience with the FYJC.
July 3, 2014
Zest staff completes disability awareness training
How do you define disability? This was the opening question at the Disability Awareness Training for the Zest staff on 25 June, 2014. The training was led by Lee-Ann from the Fife Council Supported Employment Services. The staff learnt that a disability is a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities, and that 1 in 6 people in the UK have a disability. At Zest, working alongside people with disabilities is a reality and it will continue to be as Zest strives to become a training ground for people facing barriers either physical, mental or social. Through teaching and training, Zest provides the opportunity for employees to gain work experience, develop useful skills, and increase confidence. In order to accomplish this effectively, it is important for the entire Zest staff to be aware of the business’ goals and be willing to contribute. Fourteen of the fifteen staff attended the four hour training and with the help of Lee-Ann, each staff member walked away with a deeper understanding of disability awareness.
June 5, 2014
A vegan’s guide to essential nutrients
If vegans don’t eat animal products, how do they get all of the essential nutrients that are typically found in animal products? With a little effort, vegans in developed countries have the opportunity to obtain the vitamins and minerals they need to stay healthy. So what do animal products have that vegans need? Meat and dairy are rich in vitamins D, A and B-12, calcium, iron, zinc, selenium, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. Eating conservative amounts of lean meats and dairy would be an easy and healthy way for your body to get these nutrients, but it is possible to obtain the nutrients through other foods. Vitamin B-12 has the most limited amount of alternative choices, so vegans, please make sure you are getting vitamin B-12. Below is a vegan’s guide to essential nutrients, so check out the chart below to discover the specific functions of the vitamins and minerals and the alternative sources for vegans.
February 21, 2014
Zest receives an Investors in Young People Accreditation
id you know, in Scotland we have 53,000 Young People, not in work, education or training.
Did you know, 50% of school leavers don’t go to university, yet few gain relevant vocational qualifications while at school.
Did you know, only 27% of employers offer work experience opportunities.
At Zest, it is our mission to help support people with barriers to employment by providing a friendly and inclusive place to learn, develop and have access to regular training opportunities. This mission includes young people. For several years now, Zest has partnered with the Fife Youth Job Contract to supply a work experience location for youth in Fife. We have experienced many benefits from this opportunity and groups like Investors in Young People are rewarding us for our efforts and providing support to make us better.