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Culinary Federation of Ja inducts new officers
HAVING RETURNED with a gold medal and a variety of individual awards from the 2009 Taste of the Caribbean, Jamaican chefs are gearing up for 2010.
According to chairman of the Culinary Federation of Jamaica (CFJ), Bill Moore, the island's selection process commenced last Sunday, February 28, with the competition set to take place in Puerto Rico in June.
"This will be followed by the annual Taste of Jamaica competition for individual chefs, junior members, pastry chefs and bartenders, which will be held in April 2010," said Moore.
The preparation falls in place with the new slate of officers sworn in during a ceremony at the Half Moon hotel in Montego Bay recently.
"The newly elected board committed to uphold the mission of the organisation, which includes the support of regional tourism through the provision of effective training for young culinarians, support of local producers and farmers, as part of the development and standardisation of a world-class cuisine built on the rich market basket of the region's distinct cultural history", said Moore.
Executive Chef Dennis McIntosh of Secrets Resorts was returned as president. He will serve his term, with the support team headed by Secretary Kenrick Stewart, executive chef and programme advisor at the Runaway Bay HEART Academy; Daniel Schweizer, treasurer; and executive chef, Versair/Goddard Catering Group.
Vice-presidents are Kevin Broderick, executive chef, Rock House, representing Negril; Stephen Sowa, executive chef, Half Moon, the Montego Bay chapter; Mark Cole, executive chef, Hedonism III/Breezes Runaway Bay, representing Runaway Bay/Ocho Rios; and Mark De Krines, executive chef, Courtleigh Hotel for Kingston.
The investiture was also used as an opportunity to thank the many sponsors who had supported the National Culinary Teams' participation in the 2009 Taste of the Caribbean, which was held in Puerto Rico.
The evening concluded with the team members showing their skills with delectable contemporary Jamaican road food - a hot new area for international visitors and Jamaicans alike. Bartenders Michael Hudson, Neil Nelson and Hopeten Tomlin from Round Hill recreated the award-winning beverages from the competition in Puerto Rico.
Persons who need more information about these events or seeking to become involved with the Culinary Federation of Jamaica may contact any of the officers or email bill@roundhill.com. |
