Group hospitality manager of Meallmore Jody Marshall has been appointed chair of the National Association of Care Catering (NACC) Scotland region.

Since joining Meallmore in 2019, Marshall has led and raised the catering, housekeeping and hospitality experience, resulting in Meallmore being crowned the NACC Catering Team of the Year in 2020, and securing the accolade of the Nutrition and Eating Well category in the Scottish Care Awards in 2020 and 2023.

Marshall’s NACC role will contribute to shaping and elevating care catering on a national level, reinforcing Meallmore’s commitment to excellence in care.

“I am truly excited at the prospect of influencing the improvement of nutrition and hydration in Scotland – not only through current care providers, but also by inspiring and creating the next generation of hospitality professionals,” Marshall said.

“On a personal level, this appointment is the highlight of my career. Through the NACC in Scotland and the wider UK team, our actions will influence the nutrition for our loved ones in their greatest time of need – for me there is no better reward.”

Neel Radia, NACC’s national chair, commented: “I am delighted to welcome Jody on to the national executive. The NACC is the voice of care caterers across the whole country, and we are particularly keen to highlight the splendid work that is conducted each and every day across Scotland.”

Marshall is joined by Neil McDonald from Bidfood Scotland as the Scottish deputy chair.