Student Profile - Christina McCloskey

"I'd always wanted to do something related to food.

My three week placement in the 2nd year was spent at the Sainsburys food innovation centre and Jamie Oliver was there, whilst clearing a kitchen after one of his demonstrations I started talking to one of his food stylists which led to a year placement with Jamie Oliver Ltd, the opportunity to take a years placement was one of the reasons I took the course.

During my placement year I worked as a Food Assistant, which meant I was in the office as well as out on shoots; organising the food stylists kit, recipe testing. I also assisted on the Sainsburys Christmas campaign, being in the studios during filming was an amazing experience, I also helped on Jamie's Ministry of Food and at the Good Food Show.

Coming back after a year out on placement was daunting at first but I had an end goal and the possibility of something at Jamie Oliver Ltd when I had finished.

That possibility turned into a reality and I am now working as a Junior Food Stylist and living in London."