Written on 08-Oct-2018
Congratulations to CJUK Chef, Russell, who has been won our ‘Chef of the Month’ Award for September 2018!
We asked him a few questions about his Chef career so far…
How long have you been a Chef for?
Just passed my 30 year anniversary! September 1998 was my first full time job where I started as a Commis Chef at Aberystwyth University.
Why did you become a Chef?
I did some part time work at school and settled into it. I found out at college that I had a knack for it so I went to study it at college!
What is your favourite dish to cook and why?
Indian and Indonesian food. I like spices and different food.
What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever been asked to cook?
I worked on QE2 and they give special orders where they pay a certain amount and can order whatever they want.
Three people on one table ordered a whole lobe of foie gras en croute… 1Kg each!
Have you ever cooked for a celebrity?
In my last job I cooked for many famous people including Prince Charles and Barack Obama. I also cooked when I was at the G10 summit in Wales 5 years ago!
What is the best job you have ever had?
InterContinental in South Korea.
What is the best thing about being a Chef?
You get to meet loads of crazy people and travel as far and wide as you want!
What is your guilty pleasure?
Cake! I once worked with CJUK in Evesham and the pastry Chef there was phenomenal. She made a pistachio and polenta cake which was absolutely amazing!
What three words sum up why you work for CJUK?
Written on 02-Oct-2019
Congratulations to CJUK Chef, Chris, who has been recognised as our Chef of the Month for his work in September 2019! A few words from the team: "Chris has worked with us for a number of years
Written on 06-Dec-2018
Congratulations to our Interim Chef, Alex, who has won our ‘Chef of the Month’ Award for November 2018! In true CJUK spirit, we asked him a few questions about his Chef career so
Written on 06-Nov-2018
Congratulations to CJUK Front of House Manager, Jonathan, who has been crowned our ‘Candidate of the Month’ Award for October 2018! Jonathan has worked in various Front of House and Duty
