Attitude – Australian Institute of TechnicalChefs Inc.

Do not confuse a Chef with a professional chef or a registered “TechnicalChef”.

In Australia, chefs are not assessed for attitude; particularly indicators of character and fitness to be a professional chef.

A TechnicalChef is different. TechnicalChefs are required to provide evidence of their “Attitude” (or Character and fitness).

They are required to submit three persons as professional referees who can that vouch for ethical behaviour, flexibility, reliability, self discipline, and temperament.

In addition, evidence of historical commitment and personal development is considered.

2. Attitude

Assessed by the independent opinion of three industry referees, which may be boosted by evidence of participation in career or self-development.

Rules and conditions – Attitude

Applicants will be required to provide three independent industry referees, to show character and fitness to be a member of the AITC, (defined by the Australian Institute of TechnicalChefs as “Attitude”). Including being, courteous, enthusiastic, ethical, flexible, passionate, positive, reliable, trustworthy, self- disciplined and have integrity.
Provided they fulfil all the other requirements, applicants who are unable to provide three referees will have the right to request a panel interview (There will be an additional cost to the applicant).
Applicants may appeal a decision based on references (Referees comments will not be identified. Only that applicants are rejected based on all the information of character and fitness).
Applicants who appeal, will need to appear before a panel committee at the next available opportunity as determined by AITC. There will be an additional cost to the applicant.
The institute reserves the right to approve character and fitness based on evidence of historical commitment to the industry.
The institute reserves the right to request evidence of involvement in career development activities which may include:

PARTICIPATION:
Culinary Excursions / Leadership, Professional or Personal Development Workshops / Industry Related Master classes / Industry Related Short Courses /Culinary Social Events.
STUDIES:
Enrolled or Completed Culinary Related Studies: Certificate IV / Diploma / Degree / Other
CULINARY COMPETITIONS:
Competitor in Culinary Competition / Accredited Culinary Judge (ACF) (Other)
MEMBERSHIPS:
Member of: Australian Culinary Federation / Les Toques Blanches / Académie Culinaire de France/ Other Culinary Associations
MEDIA:
Published articles / Author / Media reviews / Subscriptions to industry magazines / Member of online culinary groups / On social media E.G.; LinkedIn – Facebook
GENERAL:
Assisted with charity events / Consultancy roles within Hospitality / Culinary Committees/ Advisory Groups
OTHER:
Briefly describe participation in OTHER activities.

Character and Fitness as evidence of attitude. Sample s letter (normally by email) to referees.

Email – Telephone number – Date
Dear -> <-
-> < – has applied to be a member of the Australian Institute of TechnicalChefs.
You have been nominated by the applicant as a referee.
The Institute of Technical Chefs is an association of professional chefs who have strict conditions to be a admitted as a member, including the assessment of character and fitness to be admitted to the Institute.
Further details may be seen on our website: http://technicalchef.com
We request you respond to nine questions to the best of your knowledge.
We seek courteous, enthusiastic, ethical, flexible, passionate, positive, reliable, trustworthy, self- disciplined characteristics and chefs with unequivocal integrity.
Your opinions are kept confidential.

Q1	How long have you known the applicant?
Q2	Does the applicant possess any significant negative personality traits you believe would inhibit the applicant from functioning as a professional commercial chef?	Yes	No
Q3	Have there ever been any staff relationship issues E.G. Bullying- Temper , Discrimination ?	Yes	No
Q4	Do you consider the applicant can be trusted?	Yes	No
Q5	Is the applicant professionally mature?	Yes	No
Q6	Does the applicant demonstrates integrity and respects towards others?	Yes	No
Q7	Do you believe the applicant is a good role model for the Commercial Cookery industry?	Yes	No
Q8	Does the applicant have and demonstrates a positive attitude towards continues self improvement?	Yes	No
Q9	Would you employ the applicant as a chef?	Yes	No

Please note; We may request a personal conversation for clarity.

Alternative – You may wish to respond verbally by telephone using the number above.

Thank you for your response.

From Australian Institute of TechnicalChefs. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.