CJUK Live 2017
Tuesday 17th January saw us take our 3rd annual Chef event live!
CJUK Live 2017 took place at the Heartwood Conference Centre in Accrington, Lancashire and welcomed the largest number of attendees yet, with over 50 CJUK Chefs as well as industry professionals and guests.
CJUK Managing Director, Michelle Mellor, opening CJUK Live 2017
Michelle Mellor
The day began with a warm welcome from Managing Director Michelle Mellor, who shared the vision for CJUK in the coming years and how our loyal and dedicated Chefs form a huge part of this! Michelle talked about challenging the culture of the industry and enhancing the reputation of Interim Chefs.
Adam Reid sharing his story with CJUK Chefs
Adam Reid
Head Chef at ‘Adam Reid and the French’ in Manchester and Great British Menu Finalist then took to the stage sharing his story and secrets to success as well as his views on the current struggles the industry faces.
Industry experts formed the Q&A Panel
Q&A Session
Adam was followed by a Q&A with a panel of industry experts which included;
- Thom Hetherington – CEO of Holden Media, organisers of Northern Restaurant & Bar (NRB) Show
- Kate Shoesmith – Head of Policy and Affairs at the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation)
- Andrew Buchanan – Director of Pub Operations at Daniel Thwaites PLC
- Adam Reid – Head Chef at ‘Adam Reid at the French’
- Katie Mellor – CJUK Director of Sales and Operations
CJUK Chefs asked questions based on numerous key issues currently facing the industry, including; the Chef shortage, work-life balance, mental health and working hours.
Scott was presented with his prize by CJUK Chairman, Richard Mellor.
Cookery Competition
During the Q&A the event cut live to the kitchen to see 7 CJUK Chefs battle it out in the cookery competition. The Chefs had just over 1 hour to prepare 2 courses with ingredients which was presented to them only minutes earlier. Ingredients were provided by Class One, Wellgate Fisheries and Beeches Butchers.
The panel of judges selected Scott Williams’ dish as the winner;
Pan fried white fish, Yuzu creamed winter veg , Garlic and black pepper rosti
CJUK Awards
After lunch came the much anticipated CJUK Awards where Chefs were recognised and rewarded for their outstanding contributions to the CJUK Brigade.
Best Newcomer – Ian Kershaw
Clients’ Choice – Robin Beeson
Going the Extra Mile – Krishna Parekh
Chef of the Year, Scott Williams
The Recruitment Team at CJUK would like to thank all of our guests for joining us on the day and we look forward to celebrating next year at CJUK Live 2018!
If you couldn’t join us on the day and would like to find out more about how the event unfolded, you can see videos from the day on our Facebook page.
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CJUK
1 day ago
We love seeing our Chefs thrive in a kitchen that suits them! 👌
Back in February we visited CJUK Chef Joey and Head Chef Ashley at The Bull, it was great to see them in action and getting on so well 👍 ...
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3 days ago
Khalid is a Chef Manager in the Education sector but picks up extra shifts with us in London when he has some free time! 😎
Read more about his 34 years in the industry here: buff.ly/39p9HzY ...
Catching up with Khalid, January's Chef of the Month - CJUK
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Khalid was recognised as CJUK's Chef of the Month for his dedication to work and reliability. Read more about his career as a Chef...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
CJUK
6 days ago
Did you know that CJUK are part of a family of three businesses? 🤝
CJUK, of course, matching skilled Chefs with hospitality establishments across the UK 🌎
Cummins Mellor Recruitment, an employment business specialising in Customer Service, Finance and Administrator roles in East Lancashire ✍️
& Personnel Checks who are a registered DBS umberella body for the Disclosure and Barring Service, also providing safeguarding services across the UK 📜
We all (in normal circumstances) work from the same office floor in Cathedral Quarter Blackburn 🙌
So, if you know someone looking for their next commercial role or to update their DBS certificate, you know where to go! 📲 ...
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CJUK
1 week ago
🥳 Congratulations Sammy!
We all love working with you everyday - here's to the next 10 Years 🍾🎉 Today marks 10 Years that Sammy has been an integral part of the Cummins Mellor Family of Businesses 🎉
Here is just a few of the wonderful things her colleagues have said about her...
✴ She is incredibly focussed and hardworking
✴ She is a fab person who I honestly consider to be a friend 😊
✴ She is totally dependable and will take any opportunity to represent the business
✴ She is a credit to her family and this business
🥳 Congratulations! ...
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1 week ago
We asked CJUK Chef Gio what he likes about interim work, here's what he said 🎥
Being part of our brigade gives you the freedom to choose how, when and where you work ⭐️
Are you thinking of making the move to temporary work? Get in touch with our team on 01254 355666 or follow the link below 👇
www.chefsjobsuk.com/cjuk-hub/become-a-cjuk-chef/ ...
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