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Medal of the Order of Australia for Patrick O’Brien Australian Culinary Federation Director Western Australia, National Life Member
The Australian Culinary Federation would like to congratulate Mr Patrick O’Brien for achieving the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) by the Governor-General (Chancellor of the Order of Australia) for his service to the hospitality industry. Full list King’s Birthday 2023 Honours List
Many chefs In WA & indeed across Australia have had Patrick’s dedication and passion to help develop their careers & the amount of effort he dedicates to the industry to shape, nurture and prepare young chefs is second to none.
As Manager of National Junior Culinary teams since 2008 he has coached young chefs competing in the highest levels of culinary competition and has accompanied teams to events all over the world including Germany, India and Thailand.
Patrick’s list of accomplishments include:
- National Board Member since 2022
- Director Western Australia since 2022
- National Life Member
- Worldchefs International Judge
- Master Craftsman with the Catering Institute of Australia
- Director, Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, North Metropolitan TAFE, since 2006.
- Volunteer, Apprentice Kitchen, Hospitality Group Training, 1994-1999.
Awards and Recognition includes:
President’s Award for Education, World Association of Chefs’ Societies, 2014.
Hall of Fame, Restaurant and Caterers Awards Western Australia, 2014.
Patrick O’Brien OAM will be presented with the insignia of the award at an investiture ceremony at Government House in September/October.
Please join us in congratulating Patrick on this incredible achievement.
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