Chefs’ Association of Pakistan

International Recognition to Chefs

WORLD ASSOCIATION OF CHEFS SOCIETIES - WACS

“THE GLOBAL AUTHORITY ON FOOD” The World Association of Chefs' Societies, or Worldchefs in short, is a global network of

chefs associations first founded in October 1928 at the Sorbonne in Paris

100 official chefs associations as members. One association from a sovereign country.

10 Million member Chefs

Internationally Recognized by Intuitions , Employers and qualification awarding bodies

across the world.

Dedicated to maintaining and improving the culinary standards of global cuisines.

Recognition beyond borders – Serving the nation

Chefs’ Association of Pakistan – CAP is a non- political and non-profit Organization came into being in 2006.

Proud Member of World Association of Chefs Societies – WACS (Paris)

The only national association in Pakistan representing finest chefs , restaurateur , Hoteliers, Food & beverage companies, Culinarian, learners, educators and other stake holders of Hospitality , Travel & Tourism Industry.

Dedicated for the betterment and empowerment of all its members and segments which they belong.

Promoting and canvasing Pakistani Culture , Tourism and Hospitality nationally & internationally

An International Platform for its members to uplift their standard, skills , qualification and their social life

Founded by Pakistani & Foreign Culinary

Professionals in Jan- 2006

By

Ahmed Shafiq

Peter Jackobson

Mission!“To make a positive difference for Chefs locally and internationally

through education, training, apprenticeship and certification, while

creating a fraternal bond of respect among chefs not only in Pakistan

but also in the international arena”

Develop and promote “Ethnic Pakistani Cuisine” locally and internationally.

Promote & Develop Culinary Arts Education in Pakistan.

Training & development of young Males and Females to increase professional standards

within the industry in Pakistan.

Promote cooking, recipes, high quality products and technical knowledge through

training workshops and seminars.

Provide local and international career opportunities to the Chefs and hoteliers in

Pakistan by making their profiles and broadcasting their skills and CVs in the local

publication and employers.

Motivate the government, NGOs, Private Sector to extend technical and financial support to the

association for human resource development Lobbying with the Policy making Government

Organizations to bring about positive changes in the work environment of the chefs and address

issues relating to the health and safety.

Provide qualified & trained human resource to the hotel and restaurant industry in Pakistan.

Collaborate with WACS to work on issues of global significance like food safety and hygiene,

food waste control and going green through education , training and professional development.

Arrange food festivals, national / international culinary competitions

Cooperate with various professional bodies and educational establishments, related vocational

links, namely USAID, Aga Khan Foundation, UNDP, NAVTEC, World Bank, ILO, Lead Pakistan

and such other organizations to introduce training courses and apprenticeship schemes .

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

Who can Join ?

Chef Students Chefs & Cooks Managers / GMS / Owners Food & Beverage Companies Food Technologists Hotel , Restaurants , catering companies &

Clubs Kitchen equipment companies Hotel / Restaurant Consultants

Student Member Proposed Experience Proposed Membership Fee Students of the Culinary Arts Education Nil RS 5,000

Junior Member 2 years experience after completing Diploma in Culinary Arts 2 Years Rs 2,000

Associate Member Rs 8,000Full time employment experience more than 5 Years

Fellow Member Rs 10,000Full time employment experience more than 15 Years

Executive Member 20 Years Rs 15,000Full time employment experience more than

Corporate Member Rs 30,000CEOs/Owners/Hotel & Restaurant Consultants/FoodTechnologists

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

Free training of 160 Cooks in association with COTHM, GCO, Shell Foundation, UNDP

and Ministry of Environment Pakistan

Free training and placement for Special Children in association with LABARD, at LCCI,

Pakistan

Trained & Certified 2000 Cooks (level 1) in association with COTHM-Pakistan

Free Training of 400 youth, in collaboration with USAID Trained & Certified 200

employees of Hotels in Naran Valley to up grade there skills & knowledge in

collaboration with Aga Khan Foundation

Trained and certified 300 employees of hotels in Naran Valley to

upgrade their skills and knowledge.

Culinary Arts Education introduced to the Females for the first time in Pakistan

Conducted various training workshops & seminars on HACCP and food safety Became

member of more than 150 leading Hotel and Culinary Schools of Europe.

Award wining in Various International Culinary Completions.

Achievements

Advantages & Opportunities for members

International Recognition & Exposure International Recognition to

members. Access to international and local job market.

Free Participation in Events , workshops , Seminars and Competitions nationally and internationally.

Opportunity to Visit all International member Countries.

CAP privilege card and certificate of recognition.

Medals, Shield and Souvenir.

CAP Chef Chain

Opportunity to Become a Judge for local & International

Culinary Competitions.

Invitation to Corporate meetings , events , Workshops

and Lunch.

A complete Profile of the member will be broadcasted on CAP website.

CV broadcast to thousands of employers in Pakistan and abroad.

Opportunity to get published in Hospitality Plus Monthly Mag.

Your Own Portfolio

Chef Forum provides an opportunity to interact and network with the chefs and employers

nationally and internationally.

Chef Forum & Blog

Opportunity to Win exciting prices include Juicers , Chef kits , Knives set , Free Lunch Vouchers

Association / Recognition

Recognition to Prior Learning

Recognition to Prior Learning

Introducing Qualifications based on Skills , Experience and knowledge

Culinary Arts (Diploma and Advanced Diploma)• Professional Cookery • Professional Baking

Awarded by Institute of Commercial Management (ICM), UK OR COTHM

Hotel Management (Diploma and Advanced Diploma)• Front Office • Rooms & Division • Food & Beverages Awarded by Institute of Commercial Management (ICM), UK OR COTHM

National Culinary Team of Pakistan

National Culinary Team of Pakistan (Male –Female)

Women Culinary Team of Pakistan

Young Chefs Culinary Team of Pakistan

Criteria National Culinary Team of Pakistan(Male – Female)

Age: 30 years and Plus

A team of 15 to 20 Chefs

Chefs with at least 5 to 10 years of experience.

A complete CV, profile and portfolio of the candidates.

A Selection Committee of CAP will carry out the selection process for National Culinary Team.

NATIONAL CULINARY TEAM OF PAKISTAN

From 01/04/2015 to 10/09/2015

Unilever Chef of the Year Competition 2015

National level - Competitions - South Africa

Unilever Chef of the Year is a National competition, with various categories:

From 15/04/2015 to 18/04/2015 -

The 10th Indonesia Salon Culinaire

Continental level - Competitions - Indonesia

The Association of Culinary Professionals of Indonesia is organizing the 10th Indonesia Salon Culinaire in Jakarta,

Indonesia.

From 06/05/2015 to 09/05/2015

Hong Kong International Culinary Classic Competition 2015

Continental level - Competitions - Hong Kong

Tremendously grown in the past decade, Hong Kong International Culinary Classic (HKICC) proudly returns to HOFEX 2015.

Culinary Competitions - 2015

From 30/07/2015 to 03/08/2015

American Culinary Classic 2015 in Orlando

National level - Competitions - USA

Culinary teams, it is the American Culinary Federation’s (ACF) invites participate in the 2015 American

Culinary Classic. This competition is open to international culinary teams, limited to 12, as well as regional,

city, college, company and military teams from the United States.

From 05/07/2015 to 08/07/2015

WA OCEANAFEST Competititon 2015

Continental level - Competitions - Australia

The aim of the competition is to assess the culinary skills and abilities of Chefs, Cooks, Pastry Chefs, Apprentices, Armed

Forces Personnel, Industrial Caterers, Training Providers and Home Cake Decorators.

From 20/05/2015 to 24/05/2015 -

National level - Competitions - Thailand

The 4th edition of Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge will be taking place from 20-24 May 2015 at THAIFEX-World of Food

Asia, in Bangkok. Held concurrently with Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge, the biennial event, WACS Global Chef Asia,

will also set foot in Thailand .

Culinary Competitions - 2015

From 29/09/2015 to 02/10/2015

Culinaire Malaysia 2015 and FHM 2015

Continental level - Competitions - Malaysia

Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH), together with Chefs Association of Malaysia (CAM) and The Malaysian Food and

Beverage Executives (MFBEA), is organizing the most prestigious culinary competition in the Asian region; Culinaire

Malaysia 2015 in conjunction with Food Hotel Malaysia 2015.

From 31/10/2015 to 31/10/2015

Atlantic Chef Cup Asian Young Chefs Knife Skills Competition 2015

National level - Competitions - Taiwan

Culinary Competitions - 2015

From 22/11/2015 to 24/11/2015

Global Chef Challenge 2015 Africa/Middle East

Global level - Competitions - United Arab Emirates

Global Chef Challenge Africa/Middle East Competition will take place in Abu Dhabi, UAE from 22nd to 24th

of November 2015.More information soon. Please check the GCC page for the schedule.

From 23/10/2015 to 25/10/2015

Global Chef Challenge Semi-Final 2015 Americas

Global level - Competitions - Ecuador

Global Chef Challenge Americas Competition will take place in Quito, Ecuador from 23rd to

25th of October 2015.

Culinary Competitions - 2015 From 01/08/2015 to 31/08/2015

Global Chef Challenge Semi Final 2015 Pacific Rim

Global level - Competitions - New Zealand

Global Chef Challenge Pacific Rim Competition will take place in Auckland, New Zealand in August

2015.More information soon. Please check the GCC page for the schedule.

From 01/10/2015 to 04/10/2015

Global Chef Challenge Semi-Final 2015 Europe Central

Global level - Competitions - Czech Republic

Global Chef Challenge Europe Central Competition will take place in Prague, Czech Republic from 1st to 4th of

October 2015.More information soon. Please check the GCC page for the schedule.