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Famous chefs met with IGU students!

The GastroTalks conversations, which was held for the fourth time this month, was held with the participation of chefs from Istanbul's famous kitchens. Explaining what the students of the Gastronomy Department should do when they start their careers, the chefs also touched on what the companies they work with pay attention to in their kitchens.

GasroTalks 4, hosted by Istanbul Gelisim University Gelisim Vocational School Pastry and Bakery Program, was held with the participation of Executive Chef Özgür Üstün, Head Chef Okan Aydemir, Executive Chef Arif Madakbaş, Executive Chef Şafak Erten and Executive Chef Mehmet Faruk Yardımcı. In the conversation, the chefs talked about the difficulties they faced when they started their career and gave advice to the students.

“ENHANCE YOURSELF WITH SKILLS THAT CAN DISTINGUISH YOU FROM YOUR COMPETITORS!”

The GastroTalks 4 conversation, held at Mehmet Akif Ersoy Conference Hall, started with the opening speech of Lect. Ibrahim Levent Demircakmak from Istanbul Gelisim University Gelisim Vocational School. Executive Chef Ozgur Ustun, Head Chef Okan Aydemir, Executive Chef Arif Madakbas, Executive Chef Mehmet Faruk Yardımcı and Executive Chef Safak Erten, who work in the prominent kitchens of Istanbul, attended the event. Students had the opportunity to ask the chefs questions about their professional life.

In the conversation, the chefs stated to the students that they had many rivals, particularly in their professional lives. They emphasized that they must have plus skills in order to distinguish themselves from their competitors. Chefs also talked about the issues that cook candidates should pay attention to in the recruitment process. They underlined that in addition to the professional development process, they should definitely improve their foreign language.