Les Cook

Principal Consultant & Owner Path4 Food, Global Food Specialists President of FIAQ, Recruitment Specialist for Operations and Technical in the Food and Agriculture Industries

Jana has a thorough understanding of the needs of the industry, established networks and outstanding knowledge of the labour market in which she operates. One of the points of difference is that she actively advocates the importance of not just hiring well-qualified staff, but also staff retention and further professional and personal development.

She displays high integrity and straight forwardness, which is greatly appreciated by both, her clients and candidates.Her extensive experience in the recruitment, training and HR industry has given Jana the authority status in this field. As a result she is regularly invited to talk and lecture on career development and recruitment at various industry events, schools and tertiary institutions, whilst also being actively involved in the Food Industry associations.

Recently, Jana has decided to develop a Jobseeker’s Toolbox to assist candidates to secure their dream job faster and easier. She also offers coaching and consulting services in the area of job searching.Jana also adds massive value by advising her clients and candidates on current market salary levels, market intelligence and privacy and confidentiality while recruiting.

Jana has an innate awareness of the acute shortage of professionals in the industry and the inherent need to draw the public attention to it.Jana is qualified with a Master of Science in Agriculture, a Master of Business Administration, holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and is also a certified NLP Trainer and a Results Coach. But most importantly she has a real passion for the industry and really loves what she does.