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Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Help Employers Recruit Students and Graduates

New Le Cordon Bleu Talent Network will be powered by the largest online job site in the U.S., aimed to match student and alumni talent with targeted positions
 
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. July 21, 2015) – Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, a leading culinary arts education provider, is launching the Le Cordon Bleu Talent Network to provide the hospitality industry and restaurants the ability to easily recruit Le Cordon Bleu students and alumni for open and available positions.
 
Committed to helping students achieve their own success, the new Le Cordon Bleu Talent Network will tap an extensive, database of culinary positions from national and regional employers working directly with Le Cordon Bleu. Drawing upon more than 100 years of culinary excellence, Le Cordon Bleu North America continues to provide its graduates with the skills to pursue career opportunities with some of the leading employers in the country. From restaurant chains and hotels to retirement homes and country clubs, the online hub will put a variety of positions at students’ fingertips, allowing them to utilize the fundamental skills and techniques learned in the classroom in the culinary world.
 
“The new Le Cordon Bleu Employer Network expands on our career services offerings and provides our students with increased access to customized, real-time job opportunities.” said Anna Vasquez, Vice President of Operations at Le Cordon Bleu. “We hope that the new Le Cordon Bleu Talent Network will make it easier for students and alumni to explore a wide range of relevant industry positions – and give them the opportunity to work even more closely with our dedicated team of career services advisors to identify opportunities that match their individual skill sets and areas of interest.”
 
The Le Cordon Bleu Talent Network can provide employers with an easy way to identify the best up-and-coming talent to join their kitchens. Recognizing that Le Cordon Bleu North America graduates have gained the fundamentals of cooking and baking, and are provided with extensive hands-on experience through the school’s required externship program, employers are often eager to receive applicants from Le Cordon Bleu North America’s network of 16 schools across the country. Some examples of organizations participating in the Le Cordon Bleu Talent Network include Bon Appétit Management Company, Brookdale Senior Living, Hilton Worldwide, Holland America –Princess Alaska and the Yukon, Maggiano’s Little Italy, and hotel management company White Lodging.
 
“We’re always on the lookout for rising culinary professionals that want to take the next step in their careers,” said Brooke Burgiel, Senior People Works Manager at Maggiano’s Little Italy. “We’re looking forward to connecting with Le Cordon Bleu’s students and know that they are well-equipped with the skills necessary to pursue a successful career in the culinary industry.”
 
For those interested in learning more about the Le Cordon Bleu Talent Network, visit http://www.jobs.net/jobs/lecordonbleu-talentnetwork/en-us/. Independent or small restaurants interested in joining the network should contact their local Le Cordon Bleu campus. National or regional chains looking for broader involvement should contact Brian Hedges, Director of Employer Development at Le Cordon Bleu, at (847) 585-3640 or [email protected].
 
About Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu North America is a leading provider of quality culinary arts education in North America. The network of 16 schools in the United States offers culinary and baking students a hands-on training alongside faculty dedicated to providing students with the necessary skills, knowledge, support and guidance to pursue opportunities in the culinary and hospitality industry. Find employment rates, financial obligations and other disclosures at www.chefs.edu/disclosures. Le Cordon Bleu cannot guarantee employment or salary. Le Cordon Bleu is a member of the Career Education Corporation (NASDAQ:CECO) network of universities, colleges and schools. For more information about Le Cordon Bleu, visit www.Chefs.edu.
 

 

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Mindanao Culinary Festival 2015

LTB Philippines Chefs Association (LTB) and Pastry Alliance of the Philippines (PAP) Chefs officiated the Mindanao Culinary Festival 2015 last 25-27 June at the SM Lanang Premier. Over 120 chefs from all over Mindanao participated in this 3 day event hosted by WOFEX Davao and the Davao Tourism Association.

LTB and PAP chefs where delighted to see local chefs compete with great skill and pride. Top prizes were awarded to chefs from Gourmet Bites, University of Southeastern Philippines, Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao, and Vikings Luxury Buffet Davao. We are confident that this yearly competition will further hone the skills of local chefs and help improve the level food service in the area.

Looking forward to the Philippine Culinary Cup Mindanao 2016!

Mindanao Culinary Festival 2015

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Culinary events in China and Taiwan by MOF Nicolas Boussin

The famous M.O.F Pastry Chef Nicolas ‪Boussin, Ambassador of Elle & Vire, was in ‪China and ‪Taiwan last month for pastry demonstrations and tasting events. He invited the 450 guests to discover Paris, the city of Love and ‪Gastronomy, through a series of flavourful recipes inspired by the most iconic places in the French capital.
Discover all the photos of this sharing moment on Elle & Vire Professionnel – International Facebook page. 

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The World has received its very first Global Tea Champion #RHT Challenge from Dilmah – Museum Art Hotel!

 The Revolution that swept across 14 countries over 8 years has finally come to fruition as the transformation of traditions in tea was set in motion with the crowning of the world’s very first Real Tea Champons on the 4th of July 2015 in Sri Lanka. Laurent Loudeac & Camille Furminieux from Museum Art Hotel New Zealand emerged as the winners of the Dilmah Real High Tea Global Challenge with the presence of His Excellency the President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena, the Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe, Managing Director WorldChefs Ragnar Fridrikkson, Dilmah Founder Merrill J. Fernando and his sons Dilhan and Malik.

The global finals of the Dilmah Real High Tea Challenge took place from the 1st – 3rd of July 2015 at the Hilton Colombo Residences with the participation of 21 teams from 14 countries. The competition was judged by a panel of prestigious judges Bernd Uber – recipient of the exclusive and revered Sidney Taylor Memorial Black Hat Award, Dilhan C. Fernando – Director Dilmah School of Tea and the visionary force of Dilmah Tea Gastronomy, Simon Gault – MasterChef New Zealand judge and Peter Kuruvita – Award winning Chef and Restaurateur. The event that concluded with the award ceremony on the 4th of July marks the renaissance of tea, reimagining the world’s tea ceremony into a more relevant, contemporary and sophisticated form.

The Global Champion of the Challenge, the Museum Art Hotel New Zealand was awarded in recognition of excellence in the appreciation of tea, tea inspired gastronomy and mixology, in honouring the influence of nature in tea, and in crafting these into a luxurious experience that defines afternoon tea in the 21st century. Featuring the theme ‘The Meeting of the Senses’, the innovative use of tea catering to the senses of sight, smell, taste, touch and sound was especially commended by the judges. The Dilmah Chamomile Tea spray that the participants prepared by themselves and the chilled peppermint tea infused o’shibori refreshed the judges and set the mood to truly enjoy the high tea in a relaxed environment. The first course Silver Jubilee Ceylon Ginger, Honey & Mint tea consommé, Confit duck leg tortellini astounded the judges with its subtlety of flavour while the second course the palate cleanser with the Silver Jubilee aromatic Earl Grey Tea set the stage for the next course which was Vivid Gentle Minty Green Tea with Clevedon Buffalo milk Feta Espuma, macadamia nougatine and fresh cucumber which was flavourful and sophisticated. They were daring in their presentation attempting a traditional Crepe Suzette live pairing it with Silver Jubilee Almond infused Ceylon Pekoe Digestive a perfectly balanced and an inspired pairing.

The second overall The Hong Kong Cricket Club presented a Real High Tea inspired by the celebration of Hong Kong’s return to China after 150 years.  The table setting included the country flags as well as elements representing present day Hong Kong. The favourite course of all the judges was the finale – Apple Welsh Cakes paired with Nuwara Eliya Afternoon Tea.  The Welsh cakes were in honour of the Welsh guard – the last official army to live in Hong Kong. Peter Kuruvita stated that the Welsh Cakes should replace scones used in high tea occasions everywhere and for Simon Gault it was just perfect.

Café Turri from Chile was awarded the third overall of the challenge for their innovative and culturally diverse high tea presentation of which their Dilmah Earl Grey Beer was the highlight of the day. Featuring a warm and welcoming uniquely Chilean table setting, their empanada pairing with Dilmah Ceylon Original Breakfast Tea mocktail was commented by judge Peter Kuruvita as the “best empanadas I’ve ever had”.

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Dilmah Global High Tea Champion

Team – 8 – New Zealand ’13 Museum Art Hotel

Laurent Loudeac & Camille Furminieux


2nd Overall Winner

 Team – 21 – Hong Kong – Hong Kong Cricket Club

Jason Chan Yee Chiu & Ho Wing Hong


3rd Overall Winner

Team – 14 – Chile – Café Turri

Cristian Gomez & Catalina Venegas

 

Gold

Team Country Hotel Name Participants
1 Netherlands Restaurant Vermeer Vilmos Dohnal & Wesley Schipper
4 Australia Qantas Lounges by Pullman Geoffrey Laws & Shaun Thomson
5 Australia Dilmah Real High Tea Challenge Winners – 2012 Selvana Chelvanaigum & Ian Jones
7 Australia Stamford Plaza Brisbane Misaki Montgomery & Natalie Noriega
12 Singapore Tess Bar & Kitchen Martin Wong & Lee Zhang An
17 UAE Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management Max Rauch & Michael Kitts
18 France Institute Paul Bocuse Pierre-Jean Arpurt & Thibaut Idenn
19 Macau MGM Macau Kenny Chen & Ellen Dong
20 Hong Kong Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong Alex Ng Wai Kee & Ernest Wong
8 New Zealand Museum Art Hotel Laurent Loudeac & Camille Furminieux
14 Chile Café Turri Cristian Gomez & Catalina Venegas
21 Hong Kong Hong Kong Cricket Club Jason Chan Yee Chiu & Ho Wing Hong

 

Silver

Team Country Hotel Name Participants
2 Netherlands Dilmah Real High Tea Challenge Winners ? 2013 Joost Van den Hoven & Rob Rademaker
3 Malaysia Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur Adli Bin Kasi & Yam An Nie
6 Australia Shangri-La Hotel Sydney Althea Eley & Felicity Goodchild
9 New Zealand The Langham, Auckland Volker Marecek & Benjamin McManus
11 Oman Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort And Spa Alpesh Dias & Sunil Kumar
13 Indonesia Shangri-La Hotel Surabaya Arie Yulianto & Yuli Hariyanto
15 Thailand Shangri-La Bangkok Reinolf Moessl & Wilai Tangprasertsuk
16 Sri Lanka Waters Edge Buddika Samarasekera & Ishafahan Dain

 

Bronze

Team         Country Hotel Name Participants
10 UAE Radisson Blu Hotel Dammika Herath & Ronaldo Sadiz
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20% OFF Early Bird fee till 10th August! Hurry to get yours

Register now for Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2016 in Thessaloniki, Greece with an exceptional discount.

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This offer is strictly available until 10 A U G U S T 2015.

For registration and information visit our dedicated congress website.

(NB: Registrations are fully refundable in case of written cancellation until 31 December 2015.)

A list of hotels at preferential rates can be viewed at: http://www.worldchefs2016.org/accomodation

Worldchefs are dedicated to ensure we have the best congress ever, great education, great food, friendly world competition, networking and catching up with friends and colleagues will be at its best.

We are looking forward to hosting you in the gastronomy city of Thessaloniki.

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Worldchefs Welcomes Olitalia as Partner

The World Association of Chefs Societies (Worldchefs) is pleased to announce its partnership with Olitalia from Italy.

A well-respected international company, Olitalia is an ambassador in the world of Italian oil and the leading producer of olive oils at a global level.

Over the years, Olitalia has achieved success in markets internationally with its high quality products. Besides being known for its dynamism and quality in producing a varied range of special olive oils, the company’s core competency in high technology production plants positions them as one of the most important companies in the Italian olive oil branch. The company pioneers the analysis of evolving markets, consumer tastes, new lifestyles and increasing demands for psychophysical wellness.

Says Fabrizio Rosso, Business Development and Export Director of Olitalia, “Our company believes in continuous research as this is the base of Olitalia’s success. Our philosophy emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and education in the universe of olive oils and balsamic vinegars. This partnership allows us to share with the chefs an avenue to gain more knowledge and information to further increase their understanding of one of the kitchen’s most basic ingredients. We look forward to sharing our insights and experiences with the chef members from Worldchefs.”

Besides oils, Olitalia offers a variety of products that includes vinegars. One of the feathers in its cap is the Balsamic Vinegar of Modena P.G.I. (Protected Geographical Indication), a great classic of the seasonings and suitable to enhance any type of dishes, from simple to more elaborated ones.

Charles Carroll, President of Worldchefs adds, “We are very excited by this marriage. This partnership provides chefs with access to resources, and promises them an avenue to expand their knowledge and perspectives to Italian cuisines.”

 

For media enquiries about this partnership, please contact:


Jenny Tan

Communications Manager

Worldchefs Asia Office

+65 98367653

[email protected]

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6 international chefs in Paris

At the most recent Sirha event, which took place last January, Elle & Vire Professionnel organised a photo competition for food industry professionals. What was the prize? A 2 day pastry-themed trip to Paris!
To play, you just had to strike your best pose at the Elle & Vire stand with a giant carton of Excellence or Sublime Cream like the pictures of Pierre Gagnaire or Christophe Michalak. For 3 weeks, all the photos were posted on the new Elle & Vire Professionnel – International Facebook page and voting began.
On February 23rd, the 6 chefs whose photos received the most likes won 2 days in Paris. 1 Israeli, 2 Argentineans, 1 Moroccan and 2 Saudi Arabians were therefore welcomed by Elle & Vire on May 28th 2015.
Programme:  
1 day of training with Nicolas Boussin, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, at the Maison de la Crème Elle & Vire.
1 day visiting the best pastry boutiques in Paris.

Watch the video of this unforgettable moment, where sharing was at the fore, here:

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Worldchefs Without Borders succesfull Nepal campaign marks another succes

Tens of thousands desperate for help as survivors on Nepal quake await humanitarian aid and continue search for survival. Nepalese are huddling in tent cities, desperate for help after 25 April 2015 quake that killed more than 8000 people, as international rescue team raced to find survivals buried in the rubble.
Teams equipped with heavy cutting gear and relief supplies were landing round the clock, Kathmandu which has been devastated by Saturday 7.8 magnitude quake. Officials say more than 8000 people are now known to have died, 7000 injured including 3422 in Nepal- making it the quake prune Himalaya nation’s deadliest disaster in more than 80 years. Which has also many powerful aftershocks according to report.
Apart from appealing to all WACS member to raise fund to any organization who are in support of the relief effort for Nepal, WCWB also activate all committee member and ambassador plan or / and organize fund raising event to assist rebuilding Nepal project.

Through Chef Rick Stephen from SAT Catering Singapore is the first organization to response the donation for Nepal relief following by Korea Young Chefs Federation fund raising in Food Hotel Seoul culinary competition and also in HOFEX Culinary Classic Hong Kong, all souvenir earning during the 4 days show will all go to WCWB Rebuilding Nepal fund through Chef Mak by Hong Kong Chefs Association.

The following Association also follow suite in THAIFEX – TUCC 2015 Thailand, all competitors and judges are encourage donating 1USD to 10 USD to the Nepal relief fund and also seeks donation in the 5 days event by Thailand Chefs Association. All respective Association representatives were also present in THAIFEX – TUCC 2015 to present their donation fund in the last day of the event. In the other hand, Slovenia Chef Jozef also created a gala dinner to raise fund, Penang Chefs Association donation and Singapore Junior Chefs Club selling mash morrow to raise fund.

Last but not least, with the present of Chef Willment Leong and the massive support from Taiwan Chefs Association and Taiwan Chinese Cuisine Association, within a night, both associations manage to raise 15,000 Euro toward WCWB Rebuilding Nepal fund.
Through the contact of Chefs Association of Nepal, WCWB manage to seek an audience with the Prime Minister of Nepal and any fund raised will all go to Prime Minister of Nepal Relief fund.
On 26 June 2015, Chef Willment Leong Chairman – WCWB) arrive Kathmandu Nepal visit Chef Association of Nepal and did an inspection of all damage structure cause by the earthquake. 27 June 2015 together with all board of director of Chefs Association of Nepal, we had granted permission to meet the Prime Minister of Nepal and pass 30,000 Euro donations to his office as rebuilding Nepal fund.

Special appreciation to the following Organzation / Association / Individual

1) 4250 Euro (SATS Catering Singapore through Chef Rick Stephen)
2) 1220 Euro (Singapore Chefs Association)
3) 2000 Euro (Thailand Chefs Association) THAIFEX -TUCC / GCC Judges / Competitors
4) 910 Euro (Korea Chefs Association)
5) 455 Euro (Korea Young Chefs Federation) Seoul Food 2015 Fund Raising Campaign
6) 800 Euro (Myanmar Chefs Association) Willment Leong Workshop Expense Donation
7) 300 Euro (North Greece Chefs Association)
8) 364 Euro (Chef KK Yau – WCWB Committee Member)
9) 546 Euro (Hua Hin Chefs Association Thailand)
10) 155 Euro (Chef Willment Leong – WCWB Chairman)
11) 2000 Euro (Hong Kong Chefs Association) HOFEX donation through Sale of Chefs Booth
12) 2295 Euro (Slovenia Gala Dinner through Jozef Oseli – WCWB Committee Member)
13) 1041.56 Euro (Penang Chefs Association)
14) 15,000 Euro (Taiwan Chefs Association and Taiwan Chinese Cuisine Association)
15) 4770 SGD (Singapore Young Chefs Club) – Await recieve

Grand total: 31336.56 Euro and Pending 4770 SGD

From Willment Leong: On behalf of the WCWB Committee and Ambassdor, i would like to extend my sincere appreciation to all kind donor assisting in rebuilding Nepal and i would also like to thanks Chefs Association of Nepal for your kind hospitality during my 3 days visit in Kathmadu Nepal. Even you had gone through all hardship after the quakes but each and one of you still maintain your calm and positive attitude toward rebuilding Nepal, YOU NEPAL CHEFS has gain our respect. Hopefully all WACS National member could continue organize more charity event toward assisting rebuilding Nepal.
Since Aug 2013, WCWB had manage to raise over 70,000 euro assisting the needed one worldwide and please kindly support us in the future (for good cause)

WCWB june nepal

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Chef Rick’s Culinary Workshop in Chennai, India

Day 1 -Hot & Cold Culinary Workshop
Southern Crown Hall
No. of participants: 200

9.00 -9.05 am
Prayer Song
9.05 -9.10 am
Kuthuvilaku Lighting
9.20 -9.40 am
Key note Speech
9.40 -9.50 am
Inauguration of SICA Website
9.50 -10.00 am
Key note speech by Chef Rick
10.00 -10.20 am
PartnersPresentation
10.20 -10.30 am
Tea-Break
10.30am-01.00
Hot Kitchen Demo
04.30 -05.05 pm
Partners Presentation

The event kick-started by prayer song and lighting of the kuthuvilakkuby Chef Rick. The guests of honour included Mr. Natarajan, CEO -GRT Hotel & Resorts, Mr. ShabinSharvotham, Senior General Manager -GRT Grand. The formidable experts of culinary delight took centre stage on the first day of the event –
Chef JugeshArora, Chef Soundararajan, Chef Sheetharam Prasaad.
The event was successfully inaugurated by Mr. Natarajan, CEO of GRT Hotels & Resorts while
Dr.Chef Rick launched the SICA website, followed by partners presentations
The outstanding episode of the day was Hot & Cold kitchen demo by Chef Rick which was further enthralled by the interactive session, the participants had with him.

Day 2 –Judging Seminar for Senior Chefs
Emeraldo Hall
Actual No. of participants: 20

08.00 –08.30 am
Registration
08.30 –09.00 am
Morning Tea
9.00 –11.00 am
Judges Workshop Session 1
11.00 –11.15 am
Tea Break
11.15 -01.00 pm
Judges Workshop Session 2
01.00 -02.00 pm
LunchBreak
02.00 -04.00 am
Judges Workshop Session 3
04.00 pm
Evening Tea

A website by Mr. T Natarajan, CEO of GRT Hotels followed by partner presentations.
The Hot & cold kitchen demo by Chef Rick was the most memorable one for every student who participated in the workshop.
This day exclusively allocated for the Sr. Chefs to discuss the judging parameters which includedwork flow, technique, recipe authenticity, balanced menu, flavour, texture, creative presentation and technique. The day was remarked with fun filled and challenging discussions which saw a lot of excitement and learning.

 

Day 3–Chef Competition & Judging
Marigold Hall
No. of participants: 60

07.30 –08.00 am
Registration
08.00 –09.00 am
CompetitionSetting
09.00 –11.00am
Judging Competition
11.00am onwards
Award Ceremony &
Vote of thanks by SICATeam

•The culinary challenge saw an array of the most exquisite dishes, showpieces and desserts that were displayed, Chefs/students from various hotels participated with great enthusiasm.
•Participants displayed creative skill and eye for detail on all their dishes.
•The jury forum included Chef Rick and the 20-member team who were put in a tough spot. The participants were intrigued to see the judges at work.
•Later came the most awaited part of the 3-day event –Crowning the Winners of the competition

 

Life-time Achievement Award Winners sponsored by My Choice Masalas
I. Chef Kannan -Chief Co-ordinatorJunior Forum, IFCA & Founder Member, SICAII. Chef Chandrasekar-Vice President, SICAIII. Chef Damu-Founder Member of SICA, Celebrity Chef

Event Evaluation

•Culinary Workshop offered anexcellent platform for networking and building professional relations with other members of the fraternity
•Over 200 participants from various institutions / hotels gathered valuableinputsfrom Chef Rick -like differenttechniques andimprovisations theycould use for masalas/seasonings, preserving meat and cooking sous vide (cooking in vacuum which preserves the flavors of theingredients)
•Judging SeminarhelpedExecutive Chefs& Corporate Executive Chefs learn evaluation techniques and how to judge culinary work, bring uniformity in judging standards and foster a more competitive outlook towards culinarycompetitions
•Culinary competition saw rare display of skills by students and tough fights between participants
•Workshop helped students and professionals sharpen their skills, interact with seniors and be inspired

 

 

 

Rick Stephen culinary workshop

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Sharing a vision of education and world cuisine – Train the Trainer

The ACF Puerto Rico Chapter and World Chefs (WACS) presented a program of workshops and Train-The-Trainer seminars in the Dominican Republic from 20 April through the 25th.  Chef Marcos A Rodriguez Cabin, president of the ACF Puerto Rico Chapter, and Chef Claudio G Ferrer CEC CCE AAC,  Continental Director for The Americas and the Caribbean Island for World Chefs (WACS) were invited by The Instituto Tecnico Superior Comunitario (ITSC)  in Santo Domingo and the Puerto Rico government to present global cuisine to their students and faculty.

Advanced students from ITSC were invited to participate in 5 hour workshops including included 2 hours of theory and 3 hours of practice.  Topics ranged from local cuisine to world cuisine. One afternoon the two chefs presented topics to the chef association members including innovative cook and chill techniques, sous vide, and sustainability.

Both Electrolux and Custom Culinary were sponsors. 

Participants received certificates from the Puerto Rico Chef Association and WACS for 15 hours of professional development.  For many this was the first step towards receiving a=ACF and World Chefs certifications.

The success of the event will be repeated at various places in the Caribbean; trying to reach as many young chefs as possible.

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