On the morning of April 16, 2025, the final round of the 10th 'Young Chef' competition organized by the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City took place at Saigontourist Hospitality College, gathering 125 teams from high schools and vocational training centers across the city, an increase of 30% compared to last year.
Panorama of the Hall where the opening ceremony of the 10th Young Chef Competition for the 2024 - 2025 school year took place
To equip the contestants with the necessary skills before the competition, the training round of the "Young Chef" competition took place from April 10 to April 11, 2025 at Saigontourist Hospitality College. Contestants directly experienced practical activities such as preparing "Tricolor Fried Chicken Wings" and mixing summer drinks. The special highlight of the training session was the inspirational sharing session "Secrets, Revealing the Exam" directly instructed by the Head of the Department of Culinary Arts of Saigontourist Hospitality College. Practical experiences and psychological "tricks" to help overcome the stressful vocational exam have given more motivation, confidence and passion to students who want to pursue the culinary field. The training round also focused on developing professional style, problem-solving ability, and cooperative spirit - essential factors for development in the modern service industry.
Panorama of 125 teams competing in cooking at Saigontourist Hospitality College
Speaking at the final round, Mr. Nguyen Bao Quoc - Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City said: the "Young Chef" contest is not only a useful playground to help students practice life skills and career orientation, but also a place for them to unleash their creativity and express their talents through each dish, each story of their homeland conveyed in the flavor.
"Through this, students can more clearly identify their passion and future career orientation, and at the same time learn to love, share and appreciate the value of labor," said Mr. Quoc.
Candidates are showing off their cooking skills at the 10th Young Chef Competition for the 2024-2025 school year.
Sharing at the Contest, Ms. Vo Thi My Van - Principal of Saigontourist Hospitality College emphasized: "Currently, the tourism industry is developing, so it needs a lot of human resources, including chefs. With this profession, students not only have the opportunity to work domestically but can also export labor abroad." This message further affirms the practical role and importance of the Contest in opening up a clear direction and career potential for the young generation.
The examiner is attentively marking the exam.
The 10th Young Chef Competition is accompanied by the support of Saigontourist Group, specifically Saigontourist Hospitality College and De Nhat Hotel. In addition, Saigontourist Hospitality College also sponsors valuable scholarships for contestants and contestants with high achievements in the Competition as a gift to encourage and recognize the serious learning spirit and passion for pursuing the career of the contestants.
Mr. Nguyen Bao Quoc - Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City and Ms. Vo Thi My Van - Principal of Saigontourist Hospitality College and presented gifts and scholarships to the winning teams.
The final round ended with the first prize going to the team of Nguyen Huu Canh High School with the dish "Cu Lao Soup and Three-color Braised Pork Ribs".
The dish of Tam Sac Braised Pork Ribs and Cu Lao Soup of Nguyen Huu Canh High School team won First Prize in the competition.
The 10th Young Chef Competition continues to be a solid bridge between schools, businesses and students, contributing to nurturing talent for the Vietnamese culinary industry, spreading the spirit of learning, creativity and love for the profession among the young generation.
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