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Programme Manager (Pastry, Bakery and Confectionery): International Culinary Institute

Programme Manager (Pastry, Bakery and Confectionery): International Culinary Institute

Major Duties:

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.

Notes:

(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.
(6) Those who have responded to this post in the past three months need not re-apply.

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.

Below please find the link for VTC-1 form. Kindly note that email application is not accepted.

https://www.vtc.edu.hk/uploads/files/Forms/Job%20Opportunities/VTC-1%20_Rev%201-2018_3.pdf

Closing date for application: 28 February 2021

Applicants not invited for 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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Just Announced: “Who Wants to be a Culinologist?” Scholarship Competition

Do you have an amazing Culinology story? Then we want you to share it with RCA members! With thanks to Chef Robert Danhi and Flavor360, RCA is excited to announce a competition for aspiring Culinologists like you. Using the innovative digital platform from Flavor360, you’ll record a short video and tell us why YOU want to become a Culinologist by answering a series of questions. 

A panel of RCA leaders will judge the top ten submissions, and these future industry leaders will present their story on a live Zoom call open to the world where attendees vote for the top three students, who will earn cash scholarships to use for their education.

Additionally, the first 100 entries will automatically receive a FREE RCA Student Membership, valid from February 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The top ten entries, as determined by RCA judges, will also receive FREE registration to the RCA+ event, taking place March 23-26. 

Competition Timeline

There are five stages to participate and win a scholarship:

  1. By February 1st: Register to participate by clicking this link and filling out the registration form.
  2. February 1-15th: Download and use the Flavor360 app to submit your story and videos for consideration with login credential and instruction provided by karena@flavor360software.com
  3. February 16-28th: RCA judges to evaluate and select the top ten submissions to award RCA+ registration 
  4. March 8th: Top 10 finalist announced
  5. March 2021: Join the live Zoom Peoples Choice Awards (open to anyone globally) and you will have one minute to present “Why you want to be a Culinoligist” and play your submitted video. All attendees will vote and the top three prizes will be awarded of $1000, $750, $500. 

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In Honour of Ondrej Antovszký

*from the Slovak Chefs Association

In Honour of Ondrej Antovszký



July 17, 1941 – January 19, 2021

An incredible, unexpected and cruel news hit the culinary world. On January 19, 2021, at the age of 80, the heart of Mr. Ondrej Antovszky, our friend, colleague, founding president, and honorary president of Slovak Chefs Association, stopped forever.  

We were very painfully touched by the unexpected and sad news of his sudden death. We feel immensely sad that the harsh hand of death has forever torn him from our ranks.

It is really very difficult for us to find words to express our grief. A precious man has left, whom we all respected and who we all will miss very much. We highly appreciated his affection and kindness for years. His support strengthened our conviction that our efforts are important.

Mister Ondrej Antovszký dedicated his whole life to gastronomy. He loved his profession and carried it out with love and enthusiasm. Mr. Ondrej Antovszký is one signed under the admission of Slovak Chefs Association to the World Association of Chefs Societies – Worldchefs. During his professional life, he received many awards and honours. The most important of these were the Honorary Lifetime Member awarded by the World Association of Chefs Societies – Worldchefs in 2010 and the highest award of Slovak Chefs Association, Order of Saint Vavrinec, and Order of the President of SZKC, with which the Slovak Chefs Association praised his work in 2017. He was the holder of the prestigious award for his life’s work GURMAN AWARD GRAND PRIX of the Slovak Republic.   

There are no words to express the sadness we feel. A rare man and an excellent expert left, from whom we still wanted to learn a lot. We will no longer be able to fulfill the common plans we had together. A cruel death interrupted everything. We will keep the memory of moments spent together forever. He left, but he will remain in our hearts and memories. We will consider him a part of us forever.

Farewell always hurts. Especially if we have to say the last goodbye to a man who has been with us for many years, not only as a colleague but also as a friend who has always been willing to help and advise. 


With a feeling of sadness and deep respect,

REST IN PEACE

 

            Vojto Artz                                 and                                  Zuzana Dúžeková

            President  of                                                                       general Secretary of

       Slovak Chefs Association                                                      Slovak Chefs Association

 

 

 

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Win an All-Expense-Paid 7 Day Vacation to Sri Lanka: Pour & Plate Immunity Inspired by Tea!

Calling all Chefs and Mixologists from around the world! Put on your apron and get inspired by tea around the theme of “immunity”, to stand a chance at winning a vacation of a lifetime!

Here’s an unrivalled opportunity to showcase your culinary skill and flair, while revolutionising and pushing the boundaries of tea in gastronomy and mixology, with recipes that can help boost immunity, with a 5000-year-old, immunity-boosting herb at the heart of it – tea!

Brew our judges away and win an all-expense-paid 7-day vacation to a luxury resort in Sri Lanka, and an opportunity to attend the only Worldchefs certified tea school – The Dilmah School of Tea in Sri Lanka!

Here’s how to enter:
 
1. Make a food item that is sweet or savoury using Dilmah Tea as an ingredient.

2. Make a non-alcoholic beverage using Dilmah tea as an ingredient. This could be an iced tea, chai, hot & cold tea mocktail, smoothie, tea shake etc.

3. Upload your entry as a video or image with a rationale behind your creations on to Dilmah’s tea inspired awards website.

Submissions close on 18th March 2021. After which, our global panel of judges comprising the following experts will get shortlisting!

 
Dilhan C. Fernando
Tea Grower, CEO of Dilmah Tea, Director, Dilmah School of Tea, Sri Lanka

 

Dr. Tissa Amarakoon
Author of Tea & Your Health, former Deputy Director Research at the Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka 

Tomek Malek
World Champion Flair Bartender, Poland 

 

Peter Kuruvita
Chef & Restaurateur, Australia 

 

Shortlisted participants will be notified by 23rd March 2021 and will have the opportunity to present LIVE via Zoom to our judges.

Good luck!


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Win an All-Expense-Paid 7 Day Vacation to Sri Lanka: Pour & Plate Immunity Inspired by Tea!

Win an All-Expense-Paid 7 Day Vacation to Sri Lanka: Pour & Plate Immunity Inspired by Tea!

Calling all Chefs and Mixologists from around the world! Put on your apron and get inspired by tea around the theme of “immunity”, to stand a chance at winning a vacation of a lifetime!

Here’s an unrivalled opportunity to showcase your culinary skill and flair, while revolutionising and pushing the boundaries of tea in gastronomy and mixology, with recipes that can help boost immunity, with a 5000-year-old, immunity-boosting herb at the heart of it – tea!

Brew our judges away and win an all-expense-paid 7-day vacation to a luxury resort in Sri Lanka, and an opportunity to attend the only Worldchefs certified tea school – The Dilmah School of Tea in Sri Lanka!

Here’s how to enter:
 
1. Make a food item that is sweet or savoury using Dilmah Tea as an ingredient.

2. Make a non-alcoholic beverage using Dilmah tea as an ingredient. This could be an iced tea, chai, hot & cold tea mocktail, smoothie, tea shake etc.

3. Upload your entry as a video or image with a rationale behind your creations on to Dilmah’s tea inspired awards website.

Submissions close on 18th March 2021. After which, our global panel of judges comprising the following experts will get shortlisting!

 
Dilhan C. Fernando
Tea Grower, CEO of Dilmah Tea, Director, Dilmah School of Tea, Sri Lanka

Dr. Tissa Amarakoon
Author of Tea & Your Health, former Deputy Director Research at the Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka 

Tomek Malek
World Champion Flair Bartender, Poland 

Peter Kuruvita
Chef & Restaurateur, Australia 

Shortlisted participants will be notified by 23rd March 2021 and will have the opportunity to present LIVE via Zoom to our judges.

Good luck!

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A Plea from the Croatian Culinary Federation and WCWB

Dear Worldchefs Members,

You have probably heard about another Croatian earthquake, the third this year. On December 29th, half of the town of Petrinja was destroyed in a 6,3 magnitude earthquake. The very next morning, another struck with a magnitude of 4,1.

We are doing our best to organize chefs from all over Croatia to come and feed the victims and workers. We especially appreciate the help of Slovenian chefs who managed to get the documentation to cross the border and help.  

Currently, the town of Petrinja is closed by the police because a lot of people came to help. We are waiting for the officials to coordinate us Chefs on where the best place is to help with food preparation.

We are getting a lot of support and Croatia is united to help the victims in these difficult times. 

Please share and call for donations through your channels and show the “Power of the White Jackets”. People can donate financial support for the victims through the Croatian Red Cross on this link: https://www.hck.hr/english/10656.
 
Thank you for your consideration,

Aleksandar Aki Vucković
Croatian Culinary Federation

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Support for Croatia

Support for Croatia

On December 29th half of the town of Petrinja in Croatia was destroyed in a 6,3 magnitude earthquake. The very next day, another struck with a magnitude of 4,1. 

Please help to support Croatia by donating to those affected by the earthquake. You can make your donation through the Croatian Red Cross by using this link: https://www.hck.hr/english/10656

Show the power of the white jacket by sharing and calling for donation through your channels. 


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Immunity Inspired by Tea with Chef Peter Kuruvita

It is cited in texts and known around the world that ‘Tea began as a medicine, and then grew into a beverage’ – The Book of Tea. 

Scientific research further confirms what Asians have believed for centuries; that all types of tea contains polyphenols and powerful natural antioxidants which can protect regular tea drinkers from many degenerative diseases. Similarly, studies also suggest rooibos and spices have potent antioxidant and antiviral properties. 

Chef Peter Kuruvita combines both its ancient healing properties and its modern-day pleasures into tea inspired gastronomy recipes to help enhance the immune system. With carefully thought-out ingredients, he combines the polyphenolic and antioxidant goodness of tea and the antiviral properties from our Infusions to bring you Immunity Inspired by Tea Recipes. From energy-boosting recipes such as vegan-protein balls, to restaurant-worthy dishes such as Beetroot Tartare with Black Tea and Walnuts. 

Watch how to make a Gazpacho that can boost your immunity, with Dilmah’s Tangerine, Rose and Grapefruit Infusion: 

https://youtu.be/y2-W93GLmDU
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2021 Happy New Year Message from Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler

2021 Happy New Year Message from Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler

“HAPPY NEW YEAR” to all my family, colleagues, friends and culinarians from all around the globe. 

I am wishing for “ALL” of you a very successful, happy and positive year 2021 to come. 

Despite of the situation that we are all in fear during the year 2020 and the COVID19 Pandemic situation we will and must move on in a positive spirit. I just can urge you all to always think positive, help as well the needy and less fortunate, try to share and go through the world with open eyes.

As a personal note, always believe in the “POWER OF THE WHITE JACKET” and never give up. After every difficult time and situation there is a light and a positive way. 

GOD bless you all and believe that together we can achieve and make the “WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

Looking forward seeing you somewhere around the world physically and for the time being virtually, but let us all hope together and work hard for it that 2021 will bring us a lot of joy and positives.


Your FRIEND, COLLEAGUE & 
WORLDCHEFS PRESIDENT
Thomas A. Gugler

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Centenary of Cuban Culinary Pioneer and Honorary Life Member, the Late Dr. H.C. Chef Gilberto Smith Duquesne

December 31, 2020

Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler and the Board of Directors would like to take this opportunity to share a special memorial letter and recognize the centenary of Honorary Life Member, the Late Dr. H.C. Chef Gilberto Smith Duquesne, who was instrumental for the expansion of Worldchefs into Cuba and throughout Latin America. Well known for his passion towards global culinary friendship, the culinary profession and his Cuban heritage, the Late Dr. H.C. Chef Gilberto Smith Duquesne took great pride in showcasing Cuban lobsters and promoting traditional Cuban Cuisine all over the world. 

As a tribute to the life of Dr. H.C. Chef Gilberto Smith Duquesne and in recognition of his birth on December 31, 1920, a 100 year commemorative postcard was created and presented by the Minister of Mincin, Vice Mayor of Communications, the President of Cuba Post and the Federation of Culinary Associations of the Republic of Cuba.

Memories of My Father, Dr. H.C. Chef Gilberto Smith Duquesne, Lifetime President of the Federation of Culinary Associations of the Republic of Cuba

By his son, Dr. Vladimir Alexander Smith-Mesa

First of all, I would like to take the opportunity to thank Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler for his support and for taking the time to be a key player in this 100 year celebration of my late father’s birth centenary. As you well know, my father had quite a history himself. He was Meyer Lansky’s personal chef in the 1950s before Cuban President Fidel Castro came to power and the late Mafia boss left Cuba for good. My father was Cuba’s answer to a celebrity chef: tagged ‘The Lobster King’ for his expertise with crustacea.

It was in Paris in the late 60s and for seven years, he studied at  L’Académie Culinaire de France, becoming the first – AfroLatino descendent – member of this prestigious culinary organisation. Since then, his very personal dream was to create a Federation of Culinary Associations in Cuba.

As you know, in 2017 Chef Cornelia Volino, Worldchefs Secretary General visited Havana. On the occasion, Chef Volino recognised Cuba’s role in Worldchefs as the first Latin American country to join Worldchefs, over 40 years ago through the efforts of my late father, when he helped  the Federation of Culinary Associations of the Republic of Cuba (FACRC) join your organisation.

On two separate occasions at the Olympics – IKA – Olympiade der Köche, my father won a Gold Medal. First in 1980, when in representation of his country, he attended alone the IKA. The second medal was won in 1984, when he went to IKA, leading a team of Cuban Chefs.

Since then, on October 18, we celebrate the Day of Cuban Cuisine. The date is celebrated as homage to that team of Cuban Chefs,  the “Day of Cuban Cuisine” was launched on world markets at “Culinary 98”, an International event of the Federation of Culinary Associations of the Republic of Cuba (FACRC).

To view a list of my father’s international distinctions, awards, and honorary memberships, please visit the official Facebook account of Federación de Asociaciones Culinarias de la República de Cuba

 

Havana, Cuba Circa 1998: (L to R) FACRC Honorary Lifetime President and Worldchefs Honorary Life Member, the Late Dr. H.C. Chef Gilberto Smith Duquesne; Worldchefs Secretary General and Past Continental DirectorAmericas, Chef Cornelia Volino; FACRC Past President, the Late Chef Santana; current FACRC President and Worldchefs Honorary Life Member, Chef Eddy Fernández Monte.




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