Milan Dragojlovic Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai › I grew up watching the Jamie Oliver’s TV show and he is my inspiration. I love the satisfaction being a chef brings, knowing that your work brings smiles to someone’s face, and contentment to their appetite and mind. Before joining Kempinski Hotel at Ajman, I lived in Serbia and worked in a couple of restaurants, before Professional training is extremely helpful for people like me who do not have any formal learning as it now helps me understand the operations & production a lot better. The Scholarship program has helped me grow in the industry as I have now been moved to one of the best hotels – Emerald Palace Kempinski, Dubai. This diploma has just boosted my career to another level. I’m glad to be part of this Scholarship program, and also very thankful to ICCA for giving me this opportunity. Viraj Nilanka Mura Mudalige W Hotel Abu Dhabi - Amici Restaurant › I have enjoyed cooking along with my mother since a young age. My father having passed on, she has worked hard to support me in my initial days when I started as a trainee cook. I came to the Middle-East with a dream of being a great Chef. I love the touch and taste of food, discovering new products & techniques, meeting new people from around the world. It isn’t easy & very tiring at times; we face a lot of challenges everyday especially with customers with special request or allergies. Being professionally trained helps a lot in such matters. We know exactly how to serve such requests with a lot of certainty & creating the dish as authentically as we can. The Diploma presents me a qualfication that is valued worldwide and it will help me create my own style & be an Executive Chef one day. Jamiullah Shaik Bombay Brasserie, Taj Dubai › My father is a retired farmer & we are a family of 6, so I faced the challenge of a limited education & could not complete schooling. I started working at a very young age to support my family. Presently I am a Commis working in the Bombay Brasserie restaurant at Taj Dubai, and I feel happy and proud when I see people enjoying the food I make. Professional Training gave me a deeper learning of innovative combinations of condiments, herbs and spices as well as modern plating techniques, resulting in better quality of production in all aspects. In addition, it has helped me improve critical practices like cleanliness, hygiene and food safety that is as essential as cooking itself. The Diploma will help me in my career progression and I can see myself fulfilling my dream of having a formal education that was always so important for me. Mary Jocelyn Vistan Shakespeare and Co. › My first job in Dubai was to bring in some money as my dad the only earning member had passed on 6 years back; it was also a stepping stone for me to know if I really fit in the kitchen. I eventually fell in love with cooking and realized that it is not about how much you've earned, it is how big the smile that you put on people you serve. The Scholarship program has helped me build up my confidence & face my weaknesses. This program helped me to know the depth of the things that I do every day, new techniques and proper way to handle & cook different foods. The Diploma has become the pillar of my strength, bringing out the best in me and giving me the opportunity to share the knowledge that I have learnt to the younger generation in our industry.
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