Thierry Marx 2014 nomination form

Nomination Form: Thierry Marx Career Development Award for Apprentice Chefs 2014 The Thierry Marx Career Development Award for Apprentice Chefs gives Two Victorian apprentices the opportunity to travel to Paris and work for three weeks under the guidance of Thierry Marx and his team in the kitchen of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

Anticipated travel time - late August and mid-September 2014 The Award seeks to encourage and reward apprentice chefs who are driven, motivated and passionate about their career. 

The requirements are: A statement of up to 200 words explaining why the apprentice deserves to be chosen as a finalist in the 2014 Thierry Marx Career Development Award for Apprentice Chefs  Create two original dishes; 1 x beef & 1 x lamb as the main ingredient: Use one of the following Beef or Lamb  BEEF: Shin, Short Ribs, Topside and Knuckle; LAMB: Shoulder, Neck Fillet or Flap, Leg, Knuckle or Hindshank;  Provide a photo and description of each of the dishes; &  Provide the recipes for the dishes along with the application.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE THURSDAY 12th JUNE 2014 Email karonh@angliss.edu.au to register.

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Thierry Marx Career Development Award for Apprentice Chefs 2014 The Thierry Marx Career Development Award for Apprentice Chefs gives Victorian apprentices the opportunity to travel to Paris and work for 14 days under the guidance of Thierry Marx and his team in the kitchen of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

The Award seeks to encourage and reward apprentice chefs who are driven, motivated and passionate about their career.

The requirements are: • A statement of up to 200 words explaining why the apprentice deserves to be chosen as a finalist in the 2014 Thierry Marx Career Development Award for Apprentice Chefs  Create two original dishes with the main ingredient as beef or lamb (using the Beef or Lamb Masterpieces publications as inspiration- please see links below). And using one of the following cuts – BEEF, Shin, Short Ribs, Topside and Knuckle (Vol 3); LAMB: Shoulder, Neck Fillet, Flap, Leg, Knuckle or Hindshank;  Provide a photo and description of each of the dishes; &  Provide the recipes for the dishes along with the application.

Download your copies of (Hard copies available on request) Beef and Lamb Masterpieces here; http://www.raremedium.com.au/FoodserviceResources/Masterpieces .

What are we looking for?

A mature minded individual who is looking for an opportunity to further develop their career and expand their culinary knowledge.

Who can apply?

First, Second and Third Year apprentice chefs.

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The Thierry Marx Career Development Award for Apprentice Chefs is brought to you by William Angliss Institute, Rare Medium (Meat & Livestock Australia), Crown Melbourne, Shared Tables and RACV Resorts.

Apprentices and their employers acknowledge that the Thierry Marx Career Development Award for Apprentice Chefs is to help apprentices broaden their knowledge in international cuisine.

Final entries must be received by 5pm - Thurs 12th June 2014.

Any applicant found to have submitted recipes that are not their own or that they have had no part in creating will be automatically disqualified from the competition. Where the disqualified entrant has previously been selected as a winner of the Award, the judges reserve the right to select another applicant.

Two apprentices will be selected to receive the Thierry Marx Career Development Award for Apprentice Chefs.

The successful recipients will travel to France between late August and September 2014 to undertake 14 days work experience at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Paris, France, under the guidance of Thierry Marx and his team. The apprentices will be advised of travel dates by the organisers six weeks prior to departure.

Apprentices who are the recipients of the Thierry Marx Career Development Award for Apprentice Chefs will receive a return airfare to Paris, share accommodation while undertaking the Award, meals as provided while on duty at the restaurant, and an allowance of AUD$500 to cover out of pocket and incidental expenses for the 3 weeks whilst in Paris.

The cost of all other expenses such as passports, immunisations, travel to and from Melbourne Airport, travel

How to apply?  Apprentices may nominate themselves  Employers may nominate their apprentice  Fill in the application form  Provide recipes and photos of the dishes to Karon Hepner at karonh@angliss.edu.au by 12th June 2014, as per competition guidelines PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE ENTERING. Judging The Judging Panel will consider all written applications & will select a shortlist of finalists. Finalists will be contacted on the 13th of June 2014 so to prepare. These finalists will be required to be available at an allotted time to prepare their dishes and be interviewed by the judging panel at William Angliss Institute on 24th June 2014.

Prizes The two winners will receive:  Three weeks in Paris – 14 days training under the guidance of Thierry Marx and his team at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Paris. 1 week to cover travel & leisure.  Three weeks share accommodation in Paris.  AUD$500 to help cover out of pocket & incidental expenses.  National recognition and publicity through multiple media channels.  Winner’s certificate.  All finalists will receive a certificate and a gift pack.

More information Please contact Karon Hepner, William Angliss Institute P: 03 9606 2165 E: karonh@angliss.edu.au W: www.sharedtables.com.au

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insurance, meals not otherwise provided, personal requisites, taxes and charges remain the responsibility of the recipients. Apprentices will be required to take out appropriate travel insurance.

Apprentices must be aged 18 or over at the time of undertaking the Award & hold a valid passport.

Work Cover remains the responsibility of the employer for the entire duration of the Award.

The apprentices who are the recipient of the Award agree to take direction for hospitality duties from the designated Chef and other staff responsible for their placement at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, and to take instruction in regard to occupational health & safety and work procedures.

Apprentices must act with integrity during work hours.

Should they fail to comply with this requirement, their placement is subject to termination & they will be sent home to Australia immediately.

Apprentices who are the recipients of the Award are required to commit to attending all Award functions, including promotional activities.

Any extensions to travel dates must be confirmed in writing with all parties prior to departure.

Award partners shall not be liable for any costs, expenses, losses or liabilities than otherwise indicated by these terms & conditions.

By accepting the Thierry Marx Career Development Award for Apprentice Chefs, the organisers have the right to use the recipes submitted by the entrants, their employer’s name and any images relating to this competition (inc meals) for marketing purposes undertaken by the Award Partners. The judges decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into.

Thierry Marx Career Development Award for Apprentice Chefs 2014

Name of Establishment / Employer: Name of Apprentice: Year of Apprenticeship: Apprentice Phone:

Date of Birth: Apprentice Email:

Contact Name of Employer: Contact Person for Application: (ie other than apprentice) Address: Phone:

Email:

I would like to nominate myself or my apprentice to enter the Thierry Marx Career Development Award for Apprentice Chefs.

I have enclosed the following: (Please tick) A statement written by the apprentice of up to 200 words on why they deserve to be chosen as a finalist in the 2014 Thierry Marx Career Development Award for Apprentice Chefs Recipes for beef and lamb Masterpieces dishes Colour photographs of both dishes (these may be photocopies or scan & emailed) Name and description of beef and lamb Masterpieces recipes:

Beef

Lamb

Beef cut used (please tick):

Lamb cut used (please tick):

Shin Topside

Shoulder Leg

 Short Rib Knuckle

Neck fillet Knuckle

Flap  Hindshank

Apprentice to complete and sign: I have read and agree to the terms & conditions of the Thierry Marx Career Development Award for Apprentice Chefs. I have attached all required documentation as outlined in the conditions.

Signed:

Date:

Please post your applications to Karon Hepner, Wiliam Angliss Institute, 555 Latrobe Street MELBOURNE 3000 Scan; karonh@angliss.edu.au Fax: 03 9606 3620 Vers 4

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