Seeing Vegetables in a Fresh, New Way and an Internship at the Big Apple...

Using the freshest seasonal vegetables is all you need to create that single perfect dish. And seeing some of New York's top chefs transform vegetables into masterfully executed culinary creations can be a mind-blowing experience. Imagine if you could work alongside New York's finest in some of the Big Apple's best restaurants...

Now you can give it a shot. Enderun Colleges, in partnership with Placement International, recently launched the Jean-Georges Academy last March 6, 2017, offering experienced chefs, culinary arts graduates, and food enthusiasts unique opportunities to work with culinary icons via coveted internships at some of the best restaurants in New York. If you're ready for the Big Apple, read on...

Jean-Georges Vongerichten is a real rock star at the helm of a massive culinary empire that includes 32 restaurants worldwide, four of which are Michelin-starred. Jean-Georges began his culinary journey as an apprentice to Chef Paul Haeberlin at the Auberge de I'll, followed by stints under Paul Bocuse at L'Oasis and Master Chef Louis Outhier before heading out to the other side of the world to work for Bangkok's Oriental Hotel, Singapore's Meridien Hotel, and Hong Kong's Mandarin Hotel. It's this unique multi-cultural and global perspective that helped Jean-Georges Vongerichten develop his own culinary style, driven by constant innovation by drawing inspiration from his exposure to different food cultures and cuisine. Now a recognized Michelin-starred chef, a savvy restaurateur and a successful author, Jean-Georges Vongerichten is on a mission to share the same opportunities that helped him achieve international fame with a unique internship program in New York. Enderun Colleges and Placement International completes the loop with the launch of the Jean-Georges Academy. "For culinary students, an experience to work with any of the Jean-Georges' properties bears great weight on their resume because this provides any high-level employer proof of their international qualifications and competence. This will give them an edge in getting hired and penetrating the culinary industry," said Victor Delfour of Placement International. And just like what Ol' Blue Eyes said, if you can make it in New York, you can definitely make it anywhere. 

During the launch, Chef Tim Ferrel of ABCV, one of Jean-Georges Vongerichten's innovative dining concepts in collaboration with ABC Home, shared some of their signature dishes in a demo using only fresh seasonal produce (for more on ABCV in New York, check out their site here).

It's this creative brand of culinary mastery that sets Jean-Georges' many culinary concepts apart from the rest, using nothing more than a mix of seasonal produce for one memorable dish.

A simple Amuse Bouche of fresh mushrooms and peppers draped with a nut-based chili sauce and wrapped in paper-thin slices of sweet ripe mango becomes an experience in itself. This is the kind of innovation one can expect in all of Jean-Georges' 32 restaurants worldwide. And at New York's ABCV, they create and innovate for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every single day. It's this level of culinary innovation working alongside some of the world's best chefs that will help aspiring chefs to develop their own global perspective. Enderun Colleges and Placement International can help get you there with the Jean-Georges Academy.

Delicately roasted baby carrots topped with fresh chili and herbs on a richly flavored roasted pepper sauce recreates rustic seasonal flavors for yet another of ABCV's signature dishes prepared by Chef Tim Ferrel. And you can just imagine what Chef Tim Ferrel and the rest of the team at ABCV can do with other ingredients. Now, it's your turn. If you think you're ready for the Big Apple, here's your chance. If selected, interns will go through an intensive one-month training program at Enderun Colleges' Jean-Georges Academy to understand Jean-Georges Vongerichten's vision and standards, followed by a 12-month internship program in New York for an experience of a lifetime. And your journey begins at Enderun Colleges' Jean-Georges Academy. But better hurry...

For more information on the Jean-Georges Academy at Enderun Colleges in McKinley Hill, contact Enderun Extension at extensioncourses@enderuncolleges.com or call (02) 856-5000 local 505 for more inquiries and more information. You may also visit http://www.enderunextension.com/. 

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