Lacey Bangsund began her career at the Lampman Health Centre in 2015.
She works in the kitchen as one of the cooks, which is something she loves, but she also loves experiencing new foods.
Working at the Health Centre gave Bangsund the opportunity to return to school. After three years of working and schooling, Bangsund received her journeypersons chef certificate, while also looking after her family in Lampman.
Bangsund has no desire to leave her current job as she loves the residents, but she did need to spread her wings into something more.
In order for Bangsund to further her love of cooking, she would need an inspected kitchen, which would meet all the qualifications to make and sell food.
The Lampman Catholic Church offered their kitchen and once the public health authorities gave the green light, Bangsund was ready to cook.
Bangsund prepares meals and then packages the food that is ready to go.
Each month she will have a set menu and take orders until halfway through the month, giving her time to make the meals for month’s end.
Bangsund will have three meal sizes, which are made with fresh ingredients and no filler, and then frozen into single/senior microwavable container sizes, and a bachelor or family oven-ready container.
She only began Feb. 2 and within 12 hours, Leave it to Lacey had over 20 orders.
Once Bangsund receives her Red Seal, she will be able to cook across Canada. She can do this exam at any time, but has a time frame she wishes to have it completed.
She will be looking for a permanent kitchen in the future. She has a few leads, but nothing has been confirmed as of yet. In the meantime, she will carry on with the business as is.
“I’m grateful for all the support I’ve been given,” said Bangsund. “I am grateful for the opportunity to do what I love.”
