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Training the unemployed for a better future, Worldchefs in partnership with Electrolux and Aiesec are engaged for a better world!

Founded by Worldchefs, powered by The Electrolux Food Foundation and Aiesec, FEED THE PLANET is extending the successful zero-waste culinary training program for unemployed people to a second location in Brazil. Plans are also in place to launch the program in Argentina, Russia and Egypt in the near future.

 

With a focus on reducing food waste, the Electrolux Food Foundation launched a culinary training program as a pilot in Curitiba, Brazil, in September 2017. 

 

Since then, 34 people – mostly women – have been trained. Out of the first batch of 18 students, eight have already found new jobs. 

 

“The team in Curitiba – together with our partners Worldchefs and AIESEC – took this sketch of an idea, developed and implemented it in a way that exceeded everyone’s expectations. This has inspired us to replicate the program in other locations,” says Malin Ekefalk, Director of Social Responsibility at Electrolux. 


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Sad day for the Culinary Industry, Worldchefs and ACF is deeply saddened to inform the death of L. Edwin Brown!

The American Culinary Federation, Worldchefs and the
culinary community have lost of one of our finest leaders and ambassadors.

 

L.Edwin Brown, HAAC, HHOF, the ACF's first executive director
(1980-1994) passed away on May 25th, 2018, while at home in St Augustine,
Florida!

 

 

Brown's impact
on culinarians is profound. He was a driving force in in the effort to
transform chefs from “domestics” to professionals. While an educator
in Pennsylvania, Brown created a three-year, 6,000-hour apprenticeship program
that established a path for students into a culinary career. This program was
adopted by the Army, recognized by the Department of Labor in 1976 and remains
the genesis for modern culinary education.

 

ACF Board
President Stafford DeCambra, CEC, CCE, CCA, AAC, remembers Brown as a guiding
force for culinarians, himself included. “It wasn't only his passion for
food, for chefs, for cooking and travel that endeared him to all of us. It was
his kindness. He knew everyone's name. He knew the names of their children. And
in turn, everyone knew him. I never went to a competition or event where 'Uncle
Ed' didn't have friends everywhere. Any chef who has ever attended culinary
school owes him a debt.”

 

Brown was born
in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, and attended Potter High School,  Centre
Hall. He began his career in foodservice at age 17 at The Nittany Lion Inn on
the campus of Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania. He
worked in all areas of the inn, receiving room and board and earning enough to
cover tuition. Brown received a bachelor's degree in hotel administration in
1958, and served as the inn's food and beverage manager 1958-1969. He received
a master's degree in education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania,
Indiana, Pennsylvania, in 1977.

 

Brown's many awards
and honors include ACFEI's Educator of the Year Award, 1977; Howard B. Meek
Award for Hospitality Educator of Year from the Council of Hotel, Restaurant
and Institutional Education, 1979; honorary membership in the Swiss Chefs
Association, 1982; honorary lifetime membership in the German Chefs
Association, 1989; an Antonin Carême award from the Chefs Association of the
Pacific Coast (now, ACF San Francisco Chapter), 1990; and induction into the
Order of the Golden Toque, 1991. In 2000, he was awarded an honorary doctor of
business administration degree from Johnson & Wales University, Norfolk,
Virginia. He received a Distinguished Alumni Award from Indiana University of
Pennsylvania in 2014.

 

In addition,
Brown traveled with ACF Culinary Team to the Internationale Kochkunst Ausstellung (IKA) in Germany on several
occasions as a support staff member. From 1992 to 1996, he served as
secretary-general of Worldchefs.

 

Please join us
in honoring and remembering L. Edwin Brown, HAAC, HHOF.

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Worldchefs is using digital credentials to raise professional culinary standards, in a global workforce!

Do you know how Worldchefs is helping the 93% of culinary businesses having difficulty finding quality professionals?

Global cuisine is a fast growing industry with a highly mobile and very diverse workforce, reaching $5,776 billion (US) in 2017 and estimated to grow at a rate of 5% over the next five years.

In such a dynamic environment it can be time consuming and resource intensive for employers to find people with the right skills. In fact, a 2016 survey found that a staggering 93% of culinary businesses have difficulty finding the quality professionals they required.

Finding people with the right skills is particularly challenging in the culinary profession, as most of the learning for cooks and chefs takes place in the kitchen, rather than in organised training centres. This means that the majority of the skills people develop are invisible to potential employers.

As a result, even highly skilled professionals may be overlooked and not considered for opportunities which would enable them to realise their full potential.

If employers are to reduce the time and cost is takes to recruit globally, then they need more efficient ways of finding people with the right skills, starting by ensuring busy professionals can easily make every skill visible.

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Follow closely the daily Worldchefs' Congress & Expo updates and Exclusive interviews with some of the world’s most influential chefs and hospitality leaders. Download and be inspired today! Don’t be left behind

Worldchef’s Recipe Podcast with Chef Carroll

Chef Carroll and The Recipe Podcast team travel to
Malaysia for the World Association of Chef Societies biennial Congress 2018.
Listen in to this unique collection of interviews of powerful chefs and
hospitality leaders from around the world.

 

Episode 01- Worldchef’s Recipe Podcast- Andy Cuthbert

Every 2 years, thousands of Chefs from all over the
world gather to share thoughts, ideas and innovations in the culinary field.
 Prominent leaders and Chefs from all over take the stage to discuss the
coming trends and changes in food and cuisine.  YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS
THIS!  Hear Andy Cuthbert, WorldChefs Congress Chairman tell us about this
once in a lifetime event and how you can get there!

 

Check it out here : http://hwcdn.libsyn.com/p/a/4/d/a4d69cca05aa07a0/027_Andy_Cuthbert.mp3?c_id=18767960&cs_id=18767960&expiration=1526648620&hwt=a676d7fafc4bc21c961b6f36452cd00a

 

Don’t get left behind!

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Worldchefs is in mourning. President Su passed away

Worldchefs is very sad to hear of the passing of President Su on Friday!

President Su did many wonderful things for China, CCA and the general hospitality industry in China.

President Su had opened China's arms & doors to the Culinary World

of Worldchefs

 

President Su had a vision for China and planted many seeds to watch them mature over the pass number of years that has led to International teams coming to China, China sending chefs to the Culinary Olympics,

Chefs from China on WorldChefs committees, one of the most successful ever APF held in China and the growth of the young chefs of China.

 

In mourning the passing of President Su we should be actually celebrating the life of this man and his achievements and the legacies he has left behind,

 
May you rest in Peace President Su

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Worldchefs is happy to receive the AWARD PROJECT OF THE YEAR for Feed the Planet

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Worldchefs is happy to showcase the 4th year of the competition of chefs and pastry chefs – Banska Bystrica CUP 2018

On 13. – 14. of April 2018 the Slovak Chefs Association organized another
– already 4th year of the competition “Banska Bystrica GASTRO CUP
2018”. The competition took place in the Hotel LUX*** Banská Bystrica. The competition was destined for the chefs and pastry chefs  of both junior and senior classes. However,
this year it was extended by a very interesting contest “The Restaurant of the
Year 2018 Banská Bystrica”.
 
30 contestants,
including 19 juniors participated in this very successful event.

During the
competition, the president of SCA and at the same time the Ambassador of Worldchefs
– WCWB in Slovak Republic, Mr. Vojto Artz prepared a very interesting program
for children. In his company and in the company of professional chefs they had
the opportunity to prepare some simpler gastronomy specialities, dress up cakes,
taste the popular popcorn and ask professional chefs questions. The animators
painted children’s faces and shaped the balloons into the form of various
animals. These activities won great success among and interest of the children.
 
 

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On March 14, 2017, Thomas Gugler, president of the World Association of Chefs’ Societies, officially awarded a certificate of honour to recognise Hoi An as the Food Capital of Viet Nam.

On March 14, 2017,
Thomas Gugler, president of the World Association of Chefs’ Societies,
officially awarded a certificate of honour to recognise Hoi An as the Food
Capital of Viet Nam.


Hoi An in Vietnam is often cited in international
magazines and travel pages as one of 10 best places to eat in the World. It is
also the World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. It is about fabulous fresh
food is the order of the day – every day.

 

The ancient town of Hoi An, 100km south, down the
coast, is a very beguiling place to spend a few days, with its lazy river lined
with mustard-yellow merchants’ houses, and beaches a few kilometres away. It
owes its wonderfully well-preserved state to the silting-up of the Thu Bon
river in the 19th century, which put an end to its importance as a trading
post, but helped it escape modern development and US bombing. Yes, it’s
touristy, but the old town is surprisingly extensive and can absorb a lot of
visitors without losing its dreamy atmosphere. And while much of Vietnam, to
both north and south, gets a thorough soaking in summer, the central coast is
at its driest and sunniest in May, June and July.

Due to its new
officially award as recognised Food Capital of Viet Nam. Worldchefs has
decided to show you what are the top 6 food & beverage things to try in Hoi
An, Vietnam:

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CULINARY TECHNIQUES GUIDE WAS PRESENTED IN ECUADOR

CULINARY TECHNIQUES GUIDE WAS PRESENTED IN ECUADOR


Quito, April 13 2018. – Nestlé Ecuador, a company committed to the gastronomy sector, in alliance with the World Association of Chefs Societies (Worldchefs) and the Ecuador Chefs Association presented the portfolio “Culinary Techniques Guide”. The purpose of this portfolio is to improve the quality and application of culinary methods in the country.

The launch event, took place in Quito and was presided by Cornelia Volino, Worldchefs Secretary General, Pablo Campana, Minister of Commerce and members of the Ministry of Tourism, as well as represents of Peruvian and American embassies.

The Culinary Techniques Guide contains basics cooking methods that standardize the teaching of local gastronomy.  This book will be delivered for free to students and teachers of 80 gastronomy schools in Ecuador.  Also, it will be distributed and applied in 17 Latin-American countries.

Ecuador is the first country where this project has been developed. It is important because it has international standards for food safety that are recognized by the WHO (World Health Organization).  This document will be available on the website of the Ecuador Chefs Association www.asochefsecuador.com , Nestlé Ecuador and gastronomy schools.

 

This Project is aligned with the Nestle Professional purpose of enhancing quality management of future professional chefs. For Edgar Dominguez, Nestle Professional BEO, the objective of this guide for Ecuador is to ensure the progress of the education in the area of Ecuadorian gastronomy, in addition to promote tourism.

 

About Nestlé Professional

Nestlé Professional is passionate about serving the out-of-home industry. We use our global experience and know-how to help accelerate the businesses of our foodservice and hospitality industry partners. Via our leading brands and products, we share our solutions and innovations to help our customers and operators make more possible as they aim to delight their clients and consumers.

 

About Worldchefs 

The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, or Worldchefs in short, is a dynamic global network of more than 100 chefs associations representing chefs at all levels and across all specialties worldwide. It was founded in1928 at the Sorbonne in Paris with the venerable August Escoffier as first Honorary President. 

Worldchefs is a global authority on food, creating impact through these core focus areas: 

 

education – includes our landmark Recognition of Quality Culinary Education program and the world’s first global culinary certification; 

networking – Worldchefs provides a gateway to global culinary networking opportunities and hosts the landmark biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo; 

competition – Worldchefs upholds a list of certified judges, sets global standards for competition rules, and runs the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge; 

humanitarian & sustainability – our Feed the Planet and World Chefs Without Borders programs relieve food poverty, deliver crisis support, and promote sustainability across the globe.www.worldchefs.org

 

CONTACT 

Matthias BONNIN

Sales & Marketing Manager

WORLD ASSOCIATION OF CHEFS SOCIETIES – WORLDCHEFS LTD

Matthias@worldchefs.org 

mobile + 33 (0) 6 25 58 42 35

office + +33 (0) 1 80 06 58 30

www.worldchefs.org

www.worldchefs2018.org

www.howtofeedtheplanet.com

HQ: 15 Rue Tiquetonne, Paris, 75002

 

Mercedes Córdova

MC Comunicaciones

mercedes.cordova@mccomunicaciones.org

(02) 353-0462

0987166287

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World Chefs Without Borders – Motivation & Inspiration “ How to Become a Great Professional Chef” by Willment Leong

World Chefs Without Borders – Motivation &
Inspiration “ How to Become a Great Professional Chef” by Willment Leong

 

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,
DATE: 14th April 2018

 

Active restaurant chefs, Culinary lecturers &
students

 

Chef Jackson feed back “Memorable inspiration no
chef should have big ego; prepared to work hard; plan for your career and learn
from the great chef”

 

On
13th April 2018, we had witness a group of 20-30 Malaysia chefs
preparing 600 diners raising fund to purchase culinary equipment and utensils
for poor students in their naked kitchen. This will enhance the teaching result
for the volunteer lecturers in the years to come where many Malaysian can be
benefited. Some volunteers had to drove back 300km to work on the next day
after their event by 10.30pm, some chefs travel to airport for another charity
event, chef volunteers skip work and close their restaurant cause to their
equipment and staffs had to move to the charity event. M.A.D Modern Art
Delicate Culinary Chef Club Malaysia had done a great deed to make a different
for other life even in a adverse situation.

 

14th
April 2018

 

World
Chefs Without Borders Culinary workshop where we have chefs from Johor,
Malacca, Penang, Ipoh…the distance apart is few hundred kilometres. A new venue
been select to suite our WCWB object; cost of rental is footed by Willment
Leong & KKYau after they pay themselves here.

Willment
passionately present the 3 hours program to inspire attendees how to be a
successful chef with passion WCWB way, a full house!!!

The
great chef mentality; How to plan for career path from apprentice to great
chef, Celebrity chef, Corporate chef, research chef and choice is many. The
summary is this world has no free lunch and success is only arrive after many
failures and sacrifices; learn from the successful chef, study them, prepared
to work hard, invest yourself in knowledge is the only way to stay in the game
of culinary world.

After
Chef Willment conclude his presentation with a loud applause from the floor,
KKYau announce WCWB would want to have 8 Young Chefs under 25 years old to be
on stage. Each of the young chef been give 5 minutes to recall what is most
touching their heart in the last 3 hours presentation on how to be a
professional chef. 8 of the young chefs present a very good view and opinion of
their own on stage what they career path guide by the great chef.

We
able to select to 4 young chefs as the winner; Chairman Willment present a
surprise prize to individual a fully paid Young Chef delegate to the congress
2018. So that happy ending where 4 Malaysian young chefs will be able to Bill
Gallagher Young Chefs Forum. Happy ending indeed for WCWB to see so many happy
faces and a not well to do young chefs can participates in their dream event-
Worldchefs Congress 2018.

 

ABOUT World Chefs
Without Borders

World Chefs Without Borders (WCWB) is a global humanitarian aid initiative by the World Association of Chefs
Societies (WORLDCHEFS)
.

Our mission is to support and mobilize our
global network of volunteer chefs to undertake initiatives providing education
and resources to those in need and afflicted by natural disasters.

Our programs fit into four key focus areas.
Through the Emergency Task Force chefs work with local rescue units,
mobile kitchens and other local programs.  In the Relief
Program
, chefs assist victims and aid local teams in disaster
areas.

The Development Program allows chefs to assist with the
establishment of training programs and infrastructure development. Chef
Ambassadors
 coordinate
events to grow awareness and/or raise funds for WCWB.

Worldchefs is a non-political professional
organization, dedicated to maintaining and improving culinary standards of
global cuisines.

CONTACT

Willment Leong, WCWB Chairman 

wcwb@worldchefs.org

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