The 12-day junior chef programme organised by Westin College of Hotel Management brought out a startling fact here on Friday.
“Many children, who took up the training programme, highlighted the reluctance of their mothers letting them enter the kitchen to learn the culinary basics,” says college director K. Durga Prasad. “Most of them did not even know how to cut an onion when they joined the camp,” he said.
The two-week stint saw a dozen kids in the age group of eight to 14 learning preparations of several snacks from the three-member chefs. “Our aim is inculcate good and safe practices of cooking which will help them in the long run.
They learnt the art of making healthy and nutritious recipes in a hygiene ambiance. They also tried their hands in various country foods,” says chef Teja.
Indian Oil Corporation Area Manager Meera Nair, who handed over the certificates to the participants, appreciated the efforts of the college in teaching the art of cooking to youngsters.
Mr. Prasad said next year the college will take up a similar programme for municipal corporation schools in the city.
