Great prizes are up for grabs for both the nominee and the nominator.
“Mastering time in the kitchen environment is all about mastering your passion,” said Michel Mellis, managing director of Unilever Food Solutions in South Africa.
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“It’s about maintaining control of all aspects of the food preparation process at all times; even in the most challenging circumstances. We introduced this competition three years ago to help aspiring chefs gain skills and learn from the vast experience that five of South Africa’s top chefs have gained over the years.”
For young chefs to qualify to enter the competition, they need to be under the age of 25, have a minimum of three years in the industry, be nominated by a head chef and supply a motivation. The nominated chef could win an international culinary experience to London worth R50 000, while the nominating head chef stands to win a South African weekend getaway to the value of R10 000.
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“At Unilever Food Solutions, we believe in giving back to the industry by developing cooking talent. We also believe that there is a need for young chefs to be mentored. The Master your Passion – Mentorship Movement competition gives senior chefs the opportunity to take the lead and be part of the mentorship movement and nominate young chefs,” explained Mellis.
The five mentors are Craig Cormack of All Things Culinary in Cape Town; Dion Vengatass, sous chef at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town; executive chef James Khoza of the Sandton Convention Centre; executive chef Stuart Cason, area executive chef of Sub-Saharan Africa, Radisson Blu Hotel; and executive chef Leon Hatton-Jones of Hilton in Namibia.
Entries are open for head chefs to submit their nominations and closes on 31 August.
Details: To nominate your young chef visit www.unileverfoodsolutions.co.za
