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PARIS, 11th of December 2020 – Celebrating the Life of Monk Epiphanios
The Mount Athos monk Epiphanius Mylopotaminos was born in Paggaio, Kavala Prefecture in 1956, where he lived until he finished high school. In 1973 he went to Mount Athos. In 1990 he decided to continue his monastic life in the Holy Mountain of Agios Efstathios (Mylopotamos), part of the Holy Monastery of Megisti Lavra, whose history begins in the 10th century.
Monk Epiphanios said, “Cooking is passion.”
We usually cook for ourselves, which is very easy, while for our friends, our beloved, our family in festivals and social events, we are trying to reach perfection. We are searching in cookbooks and magazines, we are surfing the internet, we turn to the contribution of great chefs and we are going back to our roots and traditions.
This is modern gastronomy – rich, totally idealized, ornate, delicious, tempting – which in combination with a good wine defines our civilization and tradition. Cooking can be passion and love. Cooking unites us regardless of nationality, origin, religion, and race.
After many years of together, we are in the very sad and difficult position of saying goodbye to a great teacher and valued member of our Club, Elder Epiphanios the Mylotaminos.
He was sweet, generous, and authentic, and endowed Greek gastronomy with numerous Athorite recipes, spreading the wealth of Greek cuisine and winemaking worldwide.
He has been our mentor, opening us to new horizons through his technical knowledge and passion for cooking, but also life.
In each of our actions, he was present, supporting us, always giving us his valuable advice, inspiring us with his unmatched spirit and unparalleled love of cooking art.
With tears in our eyes, we say goodbye to the chief cook of Mount Athos, our chosen teacher and friend.
May you rest in peace, Old Epiphani!
Special thanks to Christos Gkotsis, Vice-President Chefs Association Northern Greece, for providing this beautiful message of tribute.
ABOUT WORLDCHEFS
The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a dynamic global network of 110 chef associations worldwide. A leading voice in the hospitality industry, Worldchefs carries 91 years of history since its founding at the Sorbonne by the venerable Auguste Escoffier. Representing a mobilized international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of the chef jacket for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large.
Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through these core focus areas:
Education – Worldchefs offers support for education and professional development through the landmark Worldchefs Academy online training program, a diverse network of Worldchefs Education Partners and curriculums, and the world’s first Global Hospitality Certification recognizing on-the-job skills in hospitality;
Networking – Worldchefs connects culinary professionals around the world through their online community platform and provides a gateway for industry networking opportunities through endorsed events and the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo;
Competition – Worldchefs sets global standards for competition rules, provides Competition Seminars and assurance of Worldchefs Certified Judges, and operates the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge;
Humanitarianism & Sustainability – Worldchefs Feed the Planet and World Chefs Without Borders programs relieve food poverty, deliver crisis support, and promote sustainability across the globe.
For more information about Worldchefs, visit us at www.worldchefs.org.
Sim Chef! Worldchefs Academy launches Portuguese Pre-Commis Chef Course!
(Portuguese translation included/Tradução portugesa incluída)
PARIS December 10, 2020
Worldchefs Academy is excited to announce the launch of its online Pre-Commis Chef Course and mobile app in Portuguese! Adding to its repertoire of English and Spanish courses, this free online course and mobile app is now available in Portuguese for everyone, no matter the education or skills level.
With curriculum covering the basics of culinary professionalism, food service operations, culinary theory, food hygiene and sanitation, basic cooking and culinary nutrition, the Pre-Commis Chef Course can be followed as a complete curriculum and individual lessons can be used to compliment other existing courses or provide theoretical components to an in-service, kitchen apprenticeship.
“For the entire Worldchefs Board of Directors, it is important to expand this opportunity for aspiring chefs all around the world in as many languages as possible. We are proud to be offering the Pre-Commis Chef Course now in Portuguese, Spanish and English with many more languages to come!” stated, Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler.
Participants can learn through the web-based platform or via the mobile app offering an offline study mode. By connecting to the Internet when it is available they can download the course via the mobile app and study at any time, with or without Internet. Then they simply go back online when ready to complete the final assessment. The Pre-Commis Chef Course also links to Worldchefs Certification opportunities and is intended to be the first step on the culinary career pathway.
“In times when the foodservice industry is undergoing a significant transformation, it is even more important to support young talent to help them prepare for a professional career. As part of the global Nestlé Needs YOUth initiative, which aims to help 10 million young people to access economic opportunities around the world, Nestlé Professional’s YOCUTA program is designed to develop Young Culinary Talents, strengthening their theoretical and practical skills and preparing them for the workforce”, said Rodrigo Camacho, Nestlé Professional Business Head for the Americas.
Worldchefs Academy would like to say “OBRIGADO!!!” to our Portuguese language partner Nestlé Professional Americas and the YOCUTA program for all their support in making the course available to the Portuguese-speaking communities worldwide.
Worldchefs Academy would like to also thank and recognize our Portuguese Advisor and Chef Volunteer Tomás Pereira, Member of Associação de Cozinheiros Profissionais de Portugal for helping with the development of the Portuguese Pre-Commis Chef Course and content review.
About Worldchefs Academy
Worldchefs Academy, a division of World Association of Chefs Societies (Worldchefs) developed the Pre-Commis Chef online course and mobile app in conjunction with Nestlé Professional and the Pro Gastronomia Foundation to offer culinary education for aspiring chefs that may not have the means, mobility or flexibility to attend full-time culinary school. The Worldchefs Academy mobile app can be downloaded on both the App Store and Google Play, and is available at www.worldchefsacademy.com.
About YOCUTA
Launched in 2015 in Latin America by Nestlé Professional, the YOCUTA (Young Culinary Talents) has already helped over 3,000 young people, entering the culinary or foodservice industry. As part of Nestlé’s broader Nestlé Needs YOUth Initiative, whose ambition is to help ten million young people worldwide access economic opportunities by 2030, YOCUTA aims to develop young professionals building a wide range of theoretical and practical skills required to pursue a successful career in the culinary industry. The Worldchefs Academy is part of the YOCUTA Program, complementing the technical and operational culinary skills education for future foodservice professionals.
About Nestlé Professional www.nestleprofessional.com
Nestlé Professional is the global leader in branded hot and cold beverage and food solutions. The team of Nestlé Professional is passionate about serving the out of home industry and “Making More Possible” for their foodservice partners by leveraging a unique global reach, bringing knowledge and customized solutions to help customers, delight their consumers.
About Worldchefs www.worldchefs.org
The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a dynamic global network with over 110 chef associations worldwide. A leading voice in hospitality, Worldchefs carries 91 years of history since its founding at the Sorbonne by the venerable Auguste Escoffier. Representing a mobilized international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of the chef jacket for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large.
For more information on Worldchefs Academy, contact: [email protected]
Em Português
Yes Chef! Worldchefs Academy lança o Curso Pré-Commis Chef em Portugues!
PARIS Dezembro 10, 2020
A Worldchefs Academy está entusiasmada por anunciar o lançamento do seu Curso de Cozinha Pré-Commis Chef on-line e da sua aplicação móvel em português! Acrescentando ao seu repertório de cursos de inglês e espanhol, este curso online gratuito e a aplicação móvel está agora disponível em português para todos, independentemente do nível de educação ou competências.
Com um currículo que abrange as bases do profissionalismo culinário, operações de serviço alimentar, teoria culinária, higiene e segurança alimentar, bases de cozinha e nutrição culinária, o Curso Pré-Commis Chef pode ser seguido como um currículo completo e aulas individuais que podem ser usadas para complementar outros cursos existentes ou fornecer componentes teóricas para um estágio de aprendizagem em cozinha.
“Para todo o Conselho de Administração da Worldchefs, é importante expandir esta oportunidade para aspirantes a chefs em todo o mundo, no maior número de línguas possível. Estamos orgulhosos de oferecer agora o Curso de Pré-Commis Chef em português, espanhol e inglês com muitas mais línguas por vir” declarou, o Presidente da Worldchefs Thomas Gugler.
Os participantes podem aprender através da plataforma baseada na web ou através da aplicação móvel que oferece um modo de estudo offline. Ao ligarem-se à Internet quando esta estiver disponível podem descarregar o curso através da aplicação móvel e estudar em qualquer altura, com ou sem Internet. Depois voltam simplesmente a estar online quando estiverem prontos para completar a avaliação final. O Curso Pré-Commis Chef também se liga a oportunidades de Certificação Worldchefs e pretende ser o primeiro passo no caminho da carreira culinária.
“Em tempos em que a indústria dos serviços alimentares está a sofrer uma transformação significativa, é ainda mais importante apoiar jovens talentos para os ajudar a prepararem-se para uma carreira profissional. Como parte da iniciativa global, Nestlé Precisa de Ti, que visa ajudar 10 milhões de jovens a aceder a oportunidades económicas em todo o mundo, o programa YOCUTA da Nestlé Professional foi concebido para desenvolver Jovens Talentos Culinários, reforçando as suas competências teóricas e práticas e preparando-os para a força de trabalho”, disse Rodrigo Camacho, Responsável Empresarial da Nestlé Professional para as Américas.
A Academia Worldchefs gostaria de dizer “OBRIGADO!!!” ao nosso parceiro de língua portuguesa, Nestlé Professional Américas e ao programa YOCUTA por todo o seu apoio na disponibilização do curso às comunidades de língua portuguesa de todo o mundo.
A Academia Worldchefs gostaria também de agradecer e reconhecer o nosso Conselheiro Português e Chef Voluntário Tomás Pereira, Membro da Associação de Cozinheiros Profissionais de Portugal por ajudar no desenvolvimento do Curso Português Pré-Commis Chef e na revisão de conteúdos.
Sobre a Academia Worldchefs
Worldchefs Academy, uma divisão da World Association of Chefs Societies (Worldchefs) desenvolveu o curso em linha Pre-Commis Chef e a aplicação móvel em conjunto com a Nestlé Professional e a Fundação Pro Gastronomia para oferecer educação culinária aos aspirantes a chefs que podem não ter os meios, mobilidade ou flexibilidade para frequentar a tempo inteiro a escola culinária. A aplicação móvel Worldchefs Academy pode ser descarregada tanto na App Store como no Google Play, e está disponível em www.worldchefsacademy.com
Sobre a YOCUTA
Lançado em 2015 na América Latina pela Nestlé Professional, o YOCUTA (Jovens Talentos Culinários) já ajudou mais de 3.000 jovens, entrando na indústria culinária ou de serviços alimentares. Como parte da iniciativa mais ampla da Nestlé “A Nestlé precisa de Ti”, cuja ambição é ajudar dez milhões de jovens em todo o mundo a aceder a oportunidades económicas até 2030, a YOCUTA tem como objectivo desenvolver jovens profissionais construindo uma vasta gama de competências teóricas e práticas necessárias para prosseguir uma carreira de sucesso na indústria culinária. A Academia Worldchefs faz parte do Programa YOCUTA, complementando a formação técnica e operacional de competências culinárias para futuros profissionais da indústria alimentar.
Sobre a Nestlé Professional www.nestleprofessional.com
Nestlé Professional é o líder mundial em soluções alimentares e de bebidas quentes e frias de marca. A equipa da Nestlé Professional é apaixonada por servir a indústria fora de casa e “Making More Possible” para os seus parceiros de serviços alimentares, alavancando um alcance global único, trazendo conhecimento e soluções personalizadas para ajudar os clientes, deliciar os seus consumidores.
Sobre a Worldchefs www.worldchefs.org
A World Association of Chefs’ Societies, conhecida como Worldchefs, é uma rede global dinâmica com mais de 110 associações de chefes de cozinha de todo o mundo. Uma voz líder em hospitalidade, Worldchefs carrega 91 anos de história desde a sua fundação na Sorbonne pelo venerável Auguste Escoffier. Representando uma mobilizada adesão internacional de profissionais da culinária, Worldchefs está empenhada em fazer avançar a profissão e alavancar a influência do casaco de cozinheiro para a melhoria da indústria e da humanidade em geral.
Para mais informações sobre a Academia Worldchefs, contactar: [email protected]
ABOUT WORLDCHEFS
The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a dynamic global network of 110 chef associations worldwide. A leading voice in the hospitality industry, Worldchefs carries 91 years of history since its founding at the Sorbonne by the venerable Auguste Escoffier. Representing a mobilized international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of the chef jacket for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large.
Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through these core focus areas:
Education – Worldchefs offers support for education and professional development through the landmark Worldchefs Academy online training program, a diverse network of Worldchefs Education Partners and curriculums, and the world’s first Global Hospitality Certification recognizing on-the-job skills in hospitality;
Networking – Worldchefs connects culinary professionals around the world through their online community platform and provides a gateway for industry networking opportunities through endorsed events and the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo;
Competition – Worldchefs sets global standards for competition rules, provides Competition Seminars and assurance of Worldchefs Certified Judges, and operates the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge;
Humanitarianism & Sustainability – Worldchefs Feed the Planet and World Chefs Without Borders programs relieve food poverty, deliver crisis support, and promote sustainability across the globe.
For more information about Worldchefs, visit us at www.worldchefs.org.
Paris · 17 November 2020 · Issue 26 of Worldchefs Magazine is out now!
In this edition, we hear news from Worldchefs members around the globe, explore trends and innovations defining the future of our industry and learn how career development has adapted amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Discover recipes, advice and more in this issue of Worldchefs Magazine: the Official Magazine of the World Association of Chefs’ Societies.
Read more, click here.
ABOUT WORLDCHEFS
The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a dynamic global network of 110 chef associations worldwide. A leading voice in hospitality, Worldchefs carries 91 years of history since its founding at the Sorbonne by the venerable Auguste Escoffier. Representing a mobilized international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of the chef jacket for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large.
Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through four core focus areas:
Education – Worldchefs offers support for education and professional development through the landmark Worldchefs Academy online training program, a diverse network of Worldchefs Education Partners and curriculums, and the world’s first Global Hospitality Certification recognizing on-the-job skills in hospitality;
Networking – Worldchefs connects culinary professionals around the globe through their online community platform and provides a gateway for industry networking opportunities through endorsed events, Worldchefs Village, and the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo;
Competition – Worldchefs sets global standards for competition rules and endorsement of key culinary competitions worldwide, provides Competition Seminars and assurance of Worldchefs Certified Judges, and operates the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge;
Humanitarianism & Sustainability – Worldchefs Feed the Planet and World Chefs Without Borders programs relieve food poverty, deliver crisis support, and promote sustainability across the globe.
For more information about Worldchefs, visit us at www.worldchefs.org.
Sri Lanka · 15 November 2020 · The World’s First Carbon Neutral School of Tea by Dilmah
The Dilmah School of Tea is a tea programme that seeks to inspire passion in tea through knowledge of the artisanal aspects of tea amongst hospitality professionals, tea aficionados and consumers. The emphasis is on the importance of Real Tea and the versatility of this natural herb in Tea Gastronomy, Food Pairing and Tea Mixology. The 70th Dilmah School of Tea in Sri Lanka celebrated 10 years of stirring tea inspiration in February 2020. Initiated in 2009, at the Institut Paul Bocuse in France, Dilmah’s dissemination of knowledge knows no borders, inspiring tea aficionados in Europe, East Asia and more. With up to 5200 participants in total so far, this year 112 participants took part in the only educational course in tea that is accredited by the World Association of Chefs’ Societies.
In conjunction with these milestones, the 70th session also marks the first ever Carbon Neutral School of Tea. This was made possible because of the philosophy, ‘business a matter of human service’, that is at the heart of the Dilmah Tea brand; every sip of Dilmah enjoyed by the world has contributed to the fulfilment of this philosophy, generating over 40 million USD to humanity. In order to achieve carbon neutrality, supporting conservation projects included the planting of 1 million Cashew Trees in rural Sri Lanka, re-wilding tea gardens and restoring wetlands. Additionally, the Dilmah sustainability team calculated international air mileages, emissions from internal transporting, power and water usage, analyzed waste records and reviewed food plans from the conference, so that it may be offset to ensure the first Carbon Neutral event for Dilmah.
Further, a paperless learning experience was introduced; participants were required to download the ‘Dilmah Tea inspired App’ for learning material instead of using printed paper textbooks. Examinations this year were also held online. Experiencing the relevance of tea for the 21st Century, all participants experienced a modern Sri Lankan Afternoon Tea that consisted of sweet and savoury items made using local ingredients.
To catch a glimpse of the inspiration that was brewed earlier this year, watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPBzUH_cckU
ABOUT WORLDCHEFS
The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a dynamic global network of 110 chef associations worldwide. A leading voice in hospitality, Worldchefs carries 91 years of history since its founding at the Sorbonne by the venerable Auguste Escoffier. Representing a mobilized international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of the chef jacket for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large.
Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through four core focus areas:
Education – Worldchefs offers support for education and professional development through the landmark Worldchefs Academy online training program, a diverse network of Worldchefs Education Partners and curriculums, and the world’s first Global Hospitality Certification recognizing on-the-job skills in hospitality;
Networking – Worldchefs connects culinary professionals around the globe through their online community platform and provides a gateway for industry networking opportunities through endorsed events, Worldchefs Village, and the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo;
Competition – Worldchefs sets global standards for competition rules and endorsement of key culinary competitions worldwide, provides Competition Seminars and assurance of Worldchefs Certified Judges, and operates the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge;
Humanitarianism & Sustainability – Worldchefs Feed the Planet and World Chefs Without Borders programs relieve food poverty, deliver crisis support, and promote sustainability across the globe.
For more information about Worldchefs, visit us at www.worldchefs.org.
PARIS November 12, 2020
Many of us have had an uncertain year. Globally, we were all on the same page. COVID 19 had an impact on every one of us. Despite the circumstances, many Chefs tried to share a moment with children around the world this year on and around October 20th to celebrate International Chefs Day 2020.
Many of us were on lock down for months and many never stopped working since this pandemic started. I am sure it gave us all a sense of normalcy to give back to our communities. Seeing the emails pour in from all of you, truly made my heart melt. You made me feel grateful for your participation in this year’s campaign and made me proud to be part of Worldchefs. We did not know what to expect this year, but as Chefs know how to do daily, we adapt to any situation given to us at a moment’s notice.
Our sponsor, Nestle Professional, not only provided and developed the theme “Healthy Food for the Future,” but also stepped in at the end of the summer to make adaptations to the International Chefs Day Online Toolkit. This adaptation allowed Chefs to download a Virtual Toolkit ready for your online platform event. Thank you Nestle Professional for being such a huge support and fan of this campaign!
Chef Emmanuel Lorieux, Nestle Professional Global Executive Chef, shared his kind words, “I wanted to just say thank you to those who participated and organized real and virtual events and managed to reach so many kids for this truly special International Chefs Day event, even if it has been a very challenging year so far for all of us! At Nestlé Professional, we are proud of all of you and we will keep on supporting Chefs from all around the globe for the years to come by supporting and developing great and useful material for International Chefs Day and the Worldchefs association.”
Worldchefs President Thomas A. Gugler also expressed his thanks to all the participants, the team in front and behind the activities, the International Chefs Day Committee and Chairman Vanessa Marquis for their hard work and dedication. Reminding everyone “Always believe on the Power of the White Jacket and think positive. May you all stay safe and healthy and a big THANK YOU to all of you!”
Chef Dr. Bill Gallagher, founder of International Chefs Day in 2004, would be so proud of all of you! Although we are having a tough year globally, you continued his vision of celebrating our noble profession and passing on our knowledge and culinary skills to the next generation with a sense of pride and commitment to the future.
I am also very proud of the International Chefs Day Committee who volunteered their time this year to get the word out and answer any questions you had about the 2020 campaign. Everyone played a big role in making this a great year. Thank you to the Team, Chef Cornelia Volino, Worldchefs Secretary General, and the Worldchefs Office for all their support and dedication to this amazing global initiative.
And now what you have all been waiting for…
Just look at our final counts for 2020!
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Children Reached |
Chef Participation |
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112,055 |
682 |
Congratulations!!!
Creativity and Social Media played a huge part in this campaign with just over 25,000 reached by your demonstrations, Zoom meetings, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. If you missed sharing with children this October, you can participate in 2021 by joining even more Chefs around the world for next year’s International Chefs Day campaign.
I leave you with this final thought, by Chef Dr. Bill Gallagher:
“Progress is incremental so concentrate on what you can do today that you couldn’t do yesterday.”
Source: Food & Home/Michael Meyersfeld
Now look at just some of the many International Chefs Day 2020 Events from around the world:
World’s Top Chefs Coming to Wales Next Year for Prestigious Event
from the Culinary Association of Wales
Immediate: November 5, 2020 – Wales will welcome the world’s best chefs next year as the country hosts the prestigious Worldchefs Global Chefs Challenge Final 2020.
The Culinary Association of Wales (CAW) and its partners, the International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales), the Celtic Manor Resort and the Welsh Government, have accepted an invitation to bring the event to Newport from October 23-26, 2021.
The only major Worldchefs competition in 2021, the event will bring together the world’s top chefs to compete in the finals of three categories: the Global Chefs Challenge, the Global Pastry Chefs Challenge and the Global Young Chefs Challenge.
The Global Chefs Challenge and Worldchefs Village will be combined at the Celtic Manor Resort where the organisers hope to provide a platform for Welsh food and drink business to showcase their products to chefs from around the globe.
To add extra interest for Wales, Danny Burke, coach to the Junior Culinary Team Wales and ex-senior team captain, will be competing in the Global Chefs Challenge against 19 other finalists. Danny, who lives in Connah’s Quay and co-owns Olive Tree Catering in Runcorn, qualified for the final by winning the Northern Europe heat.
The CAW and the Celtic Manor Resort has a successful track record of holding Worldchefs’ events. In 2017, the country hosted a successful Worldchefs European Congress and, last summer, welcomed a Worldchefs board meeting.
CAW president Arwyn Watkins, OBE, managing director of Welshpool-based Cambrian Training Company, said: “Hosting a global event of this magnitude in Wales is a huge honour and undertaking, but the Culinary Association of Wales and its partners relish the challenge of welcoming the world’s best chefs next autumn. Preparations have already begun.
“We are very aware of the scale and significance of securing this prestigious event, which will be the only major Worldchefs event in 2021 and should therefore attract worldwide interest in Wales.
“The Global Chefs Challenge will provide a fantastic showcase of culinary skills and everything that Wales has to offer. Against the current backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic, this announcement should be welcome news for the hospitality industry. Hopefully, the event will support the steps being taken to help Wales bounce back from the economic impact of this pandemic.”
Ian Edwards, chief executive of ICC Wales and Celtic Manor Resort, said: “We are delighted to bring this prestigious international event to our venues in 2021. Following the recent announcement that ICC Wales will play host to next year’s Conservative Spring Conference, this is another welcome boost as we look forward to bouncing back from what has been a devastating year for the events industry.
“Our culinary philosophy is a big part of what we do at ICC Wales and hosting this prestigious event would be a brilliant opportunity to showcase Wales’ wealth of produce as well as our growing food and drink industry to an international audience.”
Lesley Griffiths, Wales’ Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, said: “Whilst we face the continued backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is, of course, very pleasing to see that the Celtic Manor Resort is due to hold the Worldchefs Global Chefs Challenge in 2021. I am pleased that organisations planning ahead for events next year are looking at Wales as a destination.”
Worldchefs is a global network of 105 chefs’ associations representing more than 10 million professional chefs worldwide.
Thomas Gugler, Worldchefs’ president, announced that Wales would be invited to host the Global Chefs Challenge after the country lost to Singapore by just four votes in online ballot in August to select the host country for the Worldchefs Congress and Expo 2024.
For more information on the Global Chefs Challenge, visit www.globalchefschallenge.org.
Picture caption:
The Celtic Manor Resort, which is to welcome the world’s best chefs next October.
*This release is available in Welsh below.
ABOUT WORLDCHEFS
The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a dynamic global network of 110 chef associations worldwide. A leading voice in the hospitality industry, Worldchefs carries 91 years of history since its founding at the Sorbonne by the venerable Auguste Escoffier. Representing a mobilized international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of the chef jacket for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large.
Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through these core focus areas:
Education – Worldchefs offers support for education and professional development through the landmark Worldchefs Academy online training program, a diverse network of Worldchefs Education Partners and curriculums, and the world’s first Global Hospitality Certification recognizing on-the-job skills in hospitality;
Networking – Worldchefs connects culinary professionals around the world through their online community platform and provides a gateway for industry networking opportunities through endorsed events and the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo;
Competition – Worldchefs sets global standards for competition rules, provides Competition Seminars and assurance of Worldchefs Certified Judges, and operates the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge;
Humanitarianism & Sustainability – Worldchefs Feed the Planet and World Chefs Without Borders programs relieve food poverty, deliver crisis support, and promote sustainability across the globe.
For more information about Worldchefs, visit us at www.worldchefs.org.
For more information on the Global Chefs Challenge, visit www.globalchefschallenge.org.
For more information about the Culinary Association of Wales, please contact Arwyn Watkins, OBE, Culinary Association of Wales president, on Tel: 07831 697494 or Duncan Foulkes, publicity officer, on Tel: 01686 650818.
*In Welsh below.
Chefs gorau’r byd yn dod i ddigwyddiad mawreddog yng Nghymru
Cymdeithas Goginio Cymru
Ar Unwaith: Tachwedd 5, 2020 – Bydd Cymru’n croesawu chefs gorau’r byd y flwyddyn nesaf wrth gynnal Her Fyd-eang Chefs Worldchefs.
Mae Cymdeithas Goginio Cymru (CAW) a’i phartneriaid, Canolfan Gynadledda Ryngwladol Cymru (ICC Cymru), Gwesty Hamdden y Celtic Manor a Llywodraeth Cymru. wedi derbyn gwahoddiad i groesawu’r digwyddiad i Gasnewydd ar Hydref 23-26,2021.
Hon fydd unig gystadleuaeth fawr Worldchefs yn 2021 a bydd yn dwyn ynghyd chefs gorau’r byd i gystadlu yn rowndiau terfynol tri chategori: Her Fyd-eang y Chefs, Her Fyd-eang y Pâtissiers a Her Fyd-eang y Chefs Ifanc.
Daw Her Fyd-eang y Chefs a Phentref Worldchefs ynghyd yng Ngwesty Hamdden y Celtic Manor lle mae’r trefnwyr yn gobeithio cynnig llwyfan i fusnesau bwyd a diod o Gymru i arddangos eu cynnyrch i chefs o bedwar ban y byd.
Bydd elfen Gymreig i’r gystadleuaeth gan fod Danny Burke, hyfforddwr Tîm Coginio Ieuenctid Cymru a chyn-gapten y tîm hŷn, yn cystadlu yn Her Fyd-eang y Chefs yn erbyn 19 o bobl eraill. Llwyddodd Danny, sy’n byw yng Nghei Connah ac yn gydberchennog ar Olive Tree Catering yn Runcorn, i gyrraedd y rownd derfynol trwy ennill rownd Gogledd Ewrop.
Mae gan CAW a’r Celtic Manor brofiad o gynnal digwyddiadau llwyddiannus gan Worldchefs. Yn 2017, croesawyd cynhadledd lwyddiannus Worldchefs Ewrop i Gymru ac yn yr haf y llynedd cynhaliwyd cyfarfod bwrdd Worldchefs yma.
Dywedodd Arwyn Watkins, OBE, llywydd y Gymdeithas a rheolwr gyfarwyddwr Cwmni Hyfforddiant Cambrian yn y Trallwng: “Mae croesawu digwyddiad byd-eang mawr fel hwn i Gymru yn anrhydedd ac yn dasg enfawr, ond mae Cymdeithas Goginio Cymru a’i phartneriaid yn edrych ymlaen at yr her o groesawu chefs gorau’r byd yr hydref nesaf. Mae’r paratoadau eisoes ar y gweill.
“Rydym yn ymwybodol iawn o faint ac arwyddocâd y digwyddiad pwysig hwn, sef unig ddigwyddiad mawr Worldchefs yn 2021, sy’n siŵr o ennyn diddordeb gwledydd y byd yng Nghymru.
“Bydd Her Fyd-eang y Chefs yn ffenest siop ardderchog i sgiliau coginio Cymru a phopeth sydd gennym i’w gynnig. Yn nyddiau pandemig COVID-19, rwy’n siŵr y bydd y diwydiant lletygarwch yn croesawu’r cyhoeddiad hwn. Y gobaith yw y bydd y digwyddiad yn help i Gymru ailgodi ar ôl dioddef effaith economaidd y pandemig.”
Dywedodd prif weithredwr ICC Cymru a Gwesty Hamdden y Celtic Manor, Ian Edwards: “Mae’n bleser gennym ddod â’r digwyddiad rhyngwladol mawreddog hwn i’n canolfannau yn 2021. Cyhoeddwyd yn ddiweddar mai yn ICC Cymru y cynhelir Cynhadledd Wanwyn y Ceidwadwyr y flwyddyn nesaf ac mae’r cyhoeddiad hwn yn hwb arall i’w groesawu wrth i ni edrych ymlaen at ailgodi ar ôl blwyddyn drychinebus i’r diwydiant digwyddiadau.
“Mae ein hathroniaeth am goginio’n bwysig iawn i ni yn ICC Cymru a bydd croesawu’r achlysur mawreddeg hwn yn gyfle gwych i arddangos cyfoeth cynnyrch Cymru a’n diwydiant bwyd a diod, sydd ar gynnydd, i gynulleidfa ryngwladol.”
Dywedodd Lesley Griffiths, Gweinidog yr Amgylchedd, Ynni a Materion Gwledig: “Er bod effeithiau pandemig COVID-19 yn parhau, mae’n braf iawn gweld bod bwriad i gynnal Her Fyd-eang Chefs Worldchefs yn y Celtic Manor yn 2021. Rwy’n falch fod sefydliadau sy’n trefnu digwyddiadau y flwyddyn nesaf yn ystyried dod i Gymru.”
Rhwydwaith byd-eang o 105 o gymdeithasau chefs sy’n cynrychioli dros 10 miliwn o chefs proffesiynol ym mhedwar ban y byd yw Worldchefs.
Cyhoeddodd Thomas Gugler, llywydd Worldchefs, y byddai Cymru’n cael ei gwahodd i gynnal Her Fyd-eang y Chefs ar ôl i’r wlad golli i Singapore o ddim ond pedair pleidlais mewn etholiad ar-lein ym mis Awst i ddewis ym mha wlad i gynnal Cyngres ac Expo Worldchefs yn 2024.
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Llywydd Cymdeithas Goginio Cymru, Arwyn Watkins, OBE.
Gwesty Hamdden y Celtic Manor a ddewiswyd i groesawu chefs gorau’r byd fis Hydref nesaf.
Diwedd
Os hoffech wybod rhagor, cysylltwch ag Arwyn Watkins OBE, llywydd Cymdeithas Goginio Cymru, ar 07831 697494 neu Duncan Foulkes, swyddog cyhoeddusrwydd ar 01686 650818.
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
PRESS RELEASE
New Unified National Peak Body to Represent Australia’s Chefs
Following a historic vote, a new nationally based Australian Culinary Federation (ACF) will now represent professional chefs, cooks, apprentices and culinary students across the nation.
Previously, the ACF was made up of separate and largely autonomous state/territory chapters, which shared a common ACF branding.
Following a nationwide ballot of all ACF members, there was unanimous support to replace these chapters with a single unified national body to better represent member interests.
“Australia’s chefs will now have a single national voice and a single nationally-based membership organisation to represent them,” said ACF National President Karen Doyle
“This will ensure consistency of message in our nationwide advocacy and will deliver even better outcomes for our members.”
“It also recognises the well-known fact that chefs may move across Australia and beyond in the course of their careers. Their ACF membership will stay with them and will eliminate duplicated administrative and procedures that existed separately in each state/territory.”
In its history, the ACF has already delivered many outcomes for its members including
- Centralised membership management
- Establish a head office with paid employee
- Establish young chef’s clubs in each chapter
“We look forward to building on this proud heritage and delivering even better results for our members across Australia,” Ms. Deb Foreman ACF Secretary / General Manager said
“The main challenge at present impacting our members, and the hospitality industry in general, is obviously COVID. A single national ACF voice is absolutely essential to effectively represent the needs of our members in these challenging times,” Ms. Doyle concluded.
Ms. Karen Doyle
President Australian Culinary Federation
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More Information Please contact the Office [email protected]
ABOUT WORLDCHEFS
The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a dynamic global network of 110 chef associations worldwide. A leading voice in the hospitality industry, Worldchefs carries 91 years of history since its founding at the Sorbonne by the venerable Auguste Escoffier. Representing a mobilized international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of the chef jacket for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large.
Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through these core focus areas:
Education – Worldchefs offers support for education and professional development through the landmark Worldchefs Academy online training program, a diverse network of Worldchefs Education Partners and curriculums, and the world’s first Global Hospitality Certification recognizing on-the-job skills in hospitality;
Networking – Worldchefs connects culinary professionals around the world through their online community platform and provides a gateway for industry networking opportunities through endorsed events and the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo;
Competition – Worldchefs sets global standards for competition rules, provides Competition Seminars and assurance of Worldchefs Certified Judges, and operates the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge;
Humanitarianism & Sustainability – Worldchefs Feed the Planet and World Chefs Without Borders programs relieve food poverty, deliver crisis support, and promote sustainability across the globe.
For more information about Worldchefs, visit us at www.worldchefs.org.
Programme Manager (Pastry, Bakery and Confectionery): International Culinary Institute
Job Description
1. To provide leadership in the planning, development, implementation, quality assurance, and administration of Pastry, Bakery, and Confectionery Food Preparation programs
2. To develop, review, update and monitor the training curriculum and syllabus of training programs to meet with the latest needs of the industry
3. To conduct training in Pastry, Bakery, and Confectionery Food Preparation related programs
4. To undertake administration, training, and operational related duties, including supervision of staff and management of resources
5. To oversee the operation of the training kitchens, coordinate special training events/functions and culinary competitions which form part of the Integrated Learning Experience of the training programs
6. To establish and maintain close contacts with the industry partners, professional bodies, and institutes both local and overseas
7. To support marketing and promotional activities of the culinary programs
8. To compile the financial estimates and training statistics as well as to oversee the procurement, maintenance, and commissioning of plants and equipment of the section.
Requirements
1. A recognized degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent; and preferably memberships of relevant professional bodies
2. At least 5 years’ international experience in the relevant industry and/or teaching
3. Preferably with:
- qualification of Master Confectioner (Konditor Meister) and Certified Trainer Chef Certificate (Ausbildereignunspruefung (AEVO)) in Western Pastry and Confectionery Cuisine, or equivalent
- knowledge and experience in trade test systems
4. Proven management and administrative experience at a senior level
5. Proficiency in written and spoken English
6. Proficiency in computer software applications
7. Ability to pass a trade test.
Note:
(1) The post is in the rank of “Principal Instructor”.
(2) The appointable candidate shall assume duty in September 2021.
(3) Candidates without the required academic qualification stated in (a) above but possessing 18 years’ relevant experience may also apply. Where applicable, these candidates may be required to have a Qualifications Framework (QF) Level 4 qualification.
(4) The appointee may be required to perform duties outside normal office hours in designated places as assigned.
(5) In support of the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) Scheme launched by the Hong Kong Police Force, all prospective appointees will be requested to undergo the SCRC at the advanced stage of the employment process.
Application Procedure
A completed application form [VTC-1 (Rev. 1/2018)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to the Human Resources Division, 18/F, VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong. Please specify on the envelope the reference of the post being applied for.
Closing date for application: 23 November 2020
Applicants not invited for an interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).
Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.
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PARIS, 19th of October 2020 – Certification Adapts to Help Unemployed Chefs and Hospitality Professionals
Worldchefs and City & Guilds have announced the latest development to Global Certification which enables chefs and hospitality professionals who became unemployed due to COVID-19 to have their skills certified.
The move will help thousands of individuals around the world to get recognition for their professional experience and make it easier for them to look for their next job with confidence. People who work in hospitality do most of their development on the job and many of them don’t have a qualification or certification to prove the skills and experience they have gained while working in the industry.
The Global Certification, developed by City & Guilds and Worldchefs, is the first and only global certification for the hospitality industry which certifies job role competency to an international standard.
From now on, those who have lost their job during the pandemic can apply for certification. Successful candidates will receive a digital badge which they can showcase to the world, including employers. Digital badges are the latest trends in skills training, a modern way to communicate achievements instantly, online. Each badge is like a digital passport, bringing together the details around skills in a secure format; making it easy and safe to share on social media or in an online CV.
Jeremy Dahdi, Executive Director of Digital Credentials at City & Guilds, says “We were very keen to find a way to help those impacted by COVID-19 in the hospitality industry find their next job. Skills are the currency of the 21st century and getting certified is one of the most powerful ways for individuals to stand out from the crowd, especially during the current climate when a huge number of jobs are being lost in the hospitality sector around the world.”
Thomas Gugler, President of Worldchefs, says “As the global association for the culinary industry, it is our responsibility to give chefs around the world any help we can during these incredibly difficult times. Many employers have to let talented staff go because of the immediate impact of the pandemic and it is crucial that those individuals have the option to make their skills and experience visible to employers who are currently recruiting.”
Certification is available for a wide range of culinary and hospitality jobs, from entry to senior level posts. Individuals can apply anywhere in the world. Those who apply as unemployed will need to be able to get in touch with their last employer to get a confirmation of their employment and job role competency.
To find out more about the badges you can earn with Global Hospitality Certification, click here.
For more information, visit www.worldchefs.org/globalcertification or download our FAQs. Check out our Webinar: Certification 101 for a visual step-by-step guide
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About City & Guilds Group
Our vision is for a world in which everyone has the skills and opportunities to succeed. We support five million people each year to develop skills that help them into a job, develop on that job and to prepare for their next job. As a charity, we’re proud that everything we do is focused on achieving this purpose.
Through our assessment and credentialing, corporate learning and technical training offers, we partner with our customers to deliver work-based learning programmes that build competency to support better prospects for people, organisations and wider society. We create flexible learning pathways that support lifelong employability, because we believe that people deserve the opportunity to (re)train and (re)learn again and again – gaining new skills at every stage of life, regardless of where they start.
Our foundation activities amplify our purpose by helping to remove barriers to getting into a job, celebrating best practice on the job, and advocating for jobs of the future.
Our brands are:
– Assessment and credentialing: City & Guilds, ILM
– Corporate learning: Kineo, The Oxford Group
– Technical training: Gen2, Intertrain
For more information about the City & Guilds Group visit: www.cityandguildsgroup.com
Twitter: @CityGuildsGroup
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/city-&-guilds-group/
About Worldchefs
The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, or Worldchefs for short, is a non-political professional organisation, dedicated to maintaining and improving the culinary standards of global cuisines. It was founded in 1928 at the Sorbonne in Paris with the venerable August Escoffier as first Honorary President.
We are a dynamic global network of more than 100 chefs’ associations representing chefs at all levels and across all specialties worldwide.
We accomplish our goals through education, training and professional development of our international membership. As an authority and opinion leader on food, Worldchefs represents a global voice on all issues related to the culinary profession.
We create impact through four 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
