Founded in 2004, the Culinary Arts Academy (MSA) is pointed out among the best culinary schools in the world. Besides being a private school accredited by the Ministry of National Education of Turkey, it is the only school in Turkey being accredited by City & Guilds, which is one of the world's largest accreditation bodies on vocational training, as well as Pearson International, Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) and Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH). In 2011, the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) recognised and honoured MSA with “Award for Highest Quality in Culinary Education”. In the MSA campus, you can find, "Food and Beverage Themed Expertise & Rare Books Library", a thematic museum with a special collection on food & beverage history.
The school empowers awareness of Turkish culinary roots both with cultural and diplomatic events. Previous year MSA undertook the Ministry of Foreign Affairs luncheon in the G20 event, represented Turkish Cuisine in the Turkish pavilion within a 2-week program, took part in sectoral events such as Slow Olive in Ayvalık, ‘Discover Your Food’, ‘YEDI’ in Istanbul, and Cappadox. In 2016’s April, MSA was in Hong Kong’s respected tourism and hospitality school VTC, to deliver Turkish Cuisine classes to the school’s 200 “chef to be” students. There, MSA also delivered a gala dinner, hosted by the Turkish Embassy. Last September, MSA was one of the speakers at the WACS (World Association of Chefs Societies) Conference held in Thessaloniki, Greece. In October 2016, MSA instructor chefs both cooked for a week lasting Turkish Food Festival at Sri Lanka’s Galle Face Hotel and also for the Ambassador’s Gala Dinner reception as well.
- The fellow will be responsible for following the MSA culinary curriculum, assisting professional instructor chefs in the class and preparing the academic content.
- The fellow will create Armenian dishes, provide information and training on Armenian cuisine to MSA instructor chefs as needed.
- The fellow will support MSA chef instructor team as needed.
- The fellow will help with the translation and interpretation of ancient Armenian culinary books.
EXPECTED PROFILE
- A professional chef working in the culinary industry.
- Good command of English.
- Teaching experience will be an advantage.
- 30-55 years of age.
CONDITIONS OF THE FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Fellowship activity days will be from Monday to Friday, between 9.00 and 18.00
The fellow may be requested to assist MSA activities during some weekends, if needed.
Fellowship will be implemented in Istanbul, Turkey.
PROPOSED TIME FOR THE FELLOWSHIP
4 months between October 2017 and January 2018