Yakob Abraham - Technical Chefs

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Yakob Abraham: A Leader in Culinary Excellence and Workforce Development

Yakob Abraham is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the culinary arts and hospitality industries. He has held leadership positions at some of Australia’s most prestigious defence contracting firms and educational institutions, where he has demonstrated a strong commitment to operational excellence, food safety, and student success. Throughout his career, Yakob has shown a dedication to continuous learning and skill development. He holds numerous certificates in culinary arts, food safety supervision, and training and assessment. Yakob also completed postgraduate studies in chef management and brings this management expertise to all of his roles. At Charles Darwin University, Yakob is a lecturer and assessor for international culinary arts, hospitality, and workplace health and safety programs. In this role, he draws on his extensive industry experience to provide students with practical, real-world training that reflects current industry practices and needs. Colleagues praise Yakob for his passion for teaching and ability to help all students reach their full potential. Previously, Yakob held leadership positions with several leading defence contracting firms, overseeing all aspects of food service operations. He demonstrated solid culinary, budgeting, and people management skills. Under Yakob’s direction, kitchens consistently received positive feedback on food quality and service. He also ensured strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards. Looking to the future, Yakob remains committed to staying at the forefront of industry trends through continuous learning and professional development. He seeks new opportunities to share his expertise through teaching, public speaking, and mentoring the next generation of culinary and hospitality professionals. Yakob’s proven track record of leadership and dedication to excellence make him a valuable asset to any organisation.

Additional Details

City :Zuccoli
Postal Code :0832
State:Northern Territory
Home Phone Number (Please Include Area Code) :0405933037

Commercial Kitchen Experience :20 years
Total Number of years working in a commercial kitchen :20 years
Job Title (EG. Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Chef, Teacher, ETC) :VET Lecturer and Trainer
Current Employer (Workplace Name – Business Name – Company Name) :Charles Darwin University
Business Phone Number (Include area code – No spaces):+61 8 8946 7846
City (Workplace City or Postcode) :Northern Territory, Darwin, 0832
Qualification obtained while an (The position you held while studying for a cookery qualification) :Bachelors Degree in Hotel Management
Name of Qualification (The name of the cookery qualification E.G: Certificate (LEVEL) in Commercial Cookery) Diploma in Hospitality Commercial, Cookery Stream, City and Guilds: Professional Cookery Stream, Associate Degree in culinary arts, Bachelor’s Degrees, Master’s programs ETC.) :Certificate III in commercial cookery, diploma in hospitality, Advanced diploma in hospitality
Certificate or qualification number from Awarding Institute (The name of the School, College, Institute, or University attended) :Sarosh institute of hotel administration, Carrick Institute of education, Charles Darwin University
City (Location of School, College, Institute, or University attended) :Mangalore (India), Sydney, Darwin
Approximate Graduating Date (Approximate month – year studies completed) :2005, 2008, 2009, 2019
Continuing Professional Development – Networking (E.G. Member – Académie Culinaire de France Australian – Culinary Federation – Les Toques Blanches – Other) :Member of AITC from 2018, Member of World chefs' association from 2019
Continuing Professional Development – Advisory Or Mentoring (Commercial Cookery Culinary Judge, Committee Member of an Association, Member of an advisory group Other – (Brief Description)) :Culinary regional judge - World Skills - 2022, Culinary regional head chef - World Skills 2024, Mentored Apprentices for Nestle 2023 regional competition, Mentored Apprentices for World Skills 2023 regional competition, Mentored Apprentice for Cert III in commercial cookery Best of the best, Mentored Apprentice for National Apprentice culinary national competition 2023, won silver.
Continuing Professional Development – Short Learning Experiences (Culinary related short courses Personal development workshops Master Classes Other – (Brief Description)):Completed Food safety Supervision skillset SITSS00069, Completed unit SITXFSA008 develop and implement food safety plan, unit part of certificate IV in kitchen management qualification SIT40521
Continuing Professional Development – Formal Studies (Enrolled in Certificate 4 (Cookery) Enrolled in Hospitality Diploma Enrolled in Hospitality Degree Other – (Brief Description)):Enrolling in Diploma in vocational education and training TAE50122
I have read, understood, and agree to abide by :The rules identified in the Constitution and bi-laws of the Australian Institute of Technical Chefs. (TChef), required to renew my registration.
I Agree that :This registration is provisionally as an affiliate for two years, thereafter subject to renewal of registration as a full member for five years.
I Acknowledge :I have read and understand the principles and values of the Australian Institute TechnicalChefs, and fully intend to adhere to and be bound by them., If I am found to be bringing the Australian Institute of TechnicalChefs into disrepute (particularly but not limited to) the Australian Culinary Codes of Practice, I understand that I may be suspended or expelled and my registration removed., I hereby agree to hold the Australian Institute of TechnicalChefs its office bearers and agents harmless from any complaint claim or damage arising out of any action or omission by any of them in connection with this application or the application process., That all information in this application is to best of my knowledge true accurate and complete.
Full Name :Yakob Abraham
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