IN PERSON
Can you talk us through the Chefs’ Competition? This is our sixth annual Chefs’ Competition which seeks out the onboard industry's most talented chefs from around the world as they cook their way to the title of Best In-Flight Executive Chef. The exciting IFSA duel has a long-standing reputation for producing exciting, inspiring, mouth- watering cuisine that is sure to impress the competition judges. Each chef will be provided with a market basket of ingredients from which they will be asked to perform their culinary magic to produce an onboard-ready creation. As an added twist in 2014, and in accordance with IFSA’s commitment to developing future leaders in the industry, each of the four selected industry chefs will partner with a local student chef, with a portion of the score going towards this working relationship between industry chef and sous chef. This is a great mentorship opportunity for both the chefs and culinary students.
I understand that IFSA is launching a mentorship programme. How does this work? IFSA's Ideation Committee has been working on a Mentorship Programme that will be formally launched at EXPO. It is a four-month programme designed to bring experienced members of the inflight services industry together with junior members who are interested in further career development.
It is a wonderful
opportunity for senior members of the industry to give back and further develop the industry.
In turn, it is a
great opportunity for junior members to gain valuable career guidance and a framework for career planning through a one-on-one partnership
"Our mentorship programme gives an opportunity for senior members of our industry to give something back"
with a seasoned professional. Through a selection process, IFSA will match qualified mentors with deserving mentees who are looking for development in an area that matches the experience of the mentor. The mentee and mentor will work together throughout the four months with a minimum of six hours contact time and at least one in-person meeting. During this time, the mentor will discuss career path, goals and share experiences that are relevant to the mentee's growth.
IFSA is renowned for its generous scholarship opportunities. What does the IFSA
Scholarship Foundation offer and when will this year’s winners be announced? IFSA offers multiple scholarships to help exceptional students and current onboard services professionals to further their education. The IFSA Foundation Scholarships cover tuition, books, living expenses and associated costs with
IFSA will celebrate the sixth annual Chefs' Competition in Anaheim this year as it searches out the onboard industry's most talented chefs from around the world. Last year's winner was Daniel Klein, LSG Sky Chefs.
college for students across the globe. Last year, the IFSA Foundation awarded $40,000 in scholarships for the second year in a row.
In 2014, through even
more generous donations, the IFSA Foundation will administer over US$60,000 in scholarship awards. The IFSA Foundation Scholarship Award winners will be announced at EXPO.
And finally, what has been your goal to date as IFSA president? My goal as president has been to enhance membership value, not only in delivering the largest, best-attended conference since 2001, but also in providing a conference which features the work of our government affairs and ideation committees as well as culinary excellence. The fact that IFSA is working with APEX is icing on the cake!
For more information, visit
www.ifsanet.com and connect on social media: #IFSAEXPO.
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