Page 8, Whitby Free Press, Wednesday, September 7,1994 _____ hA1ii iyPAéine$*1ss Modest hiring ain projected fior CULLEN GARDIENS now bas three experien- ced gourmet chefs in the kitchen: executive chef Michael Hopgood (centre), who bas 34 By Steve Webb A teami of three experienced gourmet chefs has been added te the kitchen of the Cullen Gar- dens restaurant. Michael Hopgood, a chef for 34 y eare, was recently hired by Cul- len Gardons as head chef of the kitchen. Hopgood, at age 16, began bis career as an apprentice in the Savoy Hotel in London, England. After his apprentiSship, Hop- good moved on and bogan work-' ,ng for the Duke of ichmiond whiere he stayed for two years. He then moved te Jamaica wbere he spent six years as a chef in famous teurist hotols and it was -there he met bis wife, Nancy. 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He is a member of the Escof- fier Society, a group of chefs whose main purpose is te edu- cate the public and the govern- ment about the profession. Without the Escoffier Society, he says, members would simplr; be cooks, and not recognized as professionals. Hopgood is also a member of the Canadian Federation of Chefs de Cuisines. "The main purpose of the fedo- Wëe Watch.~ Pfim tionie Dai Cale The system that provides... " Unscheduled home visits ensure quality care for your Uchild FulIy trainod providers roceive ongoing Agency support " Roliable local back-up covers Provider illness or holidas " Complote insurance coverage " Incomne tax recei pts -Chidren six week and up " Full or part-timoe For more Information cati: 686-3995 a icensed Agency ration is to separate the boys from the men in the profession of chefs,» says Hopgood. This is done by means of a written and cooking exam which aIl cooks who want te ho chefs must pass. Taking the exam costs, more than $3.000. Along with Hopgood, the exe- cutive chef, comes the sous (second) chef and the chef tour- nant (third chef). "Witb rny leadership and thern bebind nme, we thin-k together and are basically like the Three Musketoers, ail for one and one fnv aIll" savs Hopgood. John Scanlan, who b as recently moved from Scotland te force s with Hopgood, bas iza chef for 25 years and is the chef tournant. Scanlan has been involved in many conipetitions, including the Cuinary Olympics wbich wero held in Singapore. Ho was thon a member of the British team. The Olympic team of each country involved works together for mnonths on numerous disbes te submit in the competition. Scanlan and the British teamn received 13 gold, il silver and two bronze medals for their efforts in the competition. Thoy were the only team. in the world te receivo gold on the bot food table. Delbert Mencbions, 31, as the region Durham Region employers are pin ting fair job picture for the coigmontbs of 1994, according te resuits of the latest employment outlook survey by Manpower Teniporary Services. "Ouir survey for the fourth uarter finds that 13 per cent of thle area employers questioned about their hiring plans intend to add more staff during the October/NovemberfDecember period," says Lorraine Stevenson of Manpower, "wbile seven per cent anticipato worldorce reductions. "Another 78 per cent foresee no change in current personnel levels and two per cent are unsuro of their plans." Three months ago, the outlook was more promrusing as 18 per cent of the employers surveyed expected te add more people and sous chef in the Cullen Gardens kitchen, must be able to perform every task and keep the place running. A chef since ho was 20, Men- chions tok bis apprentioeship at the Inn on the Park in Toronto. Hopgood would lilc o t expand on the express buffet and the salad bar. Many new a la carte dishes are also being introduced. "This is the best spot in Dur- ham Region. Where else bas the the decor, the ambiance and the view?» boasts Hopgood. Hopgood and his team are now putting together a new menu for Cullen Gardons restaurant and h'ope te attract new faces witb their quality dishes. Hopgood hopes to have the new menu ready for October. fivo per cent projected cutbacks. The best exnployrnent prospects this fait are expected to be in financellnsurance/r-ea estate. Mixed readinge are reported in durbe and non-durable gooda manufact- uring and wholesalelretail trade. The national outiook continues the positive pattern established earlier this year. Not since 1989 has a year-end quarter been as optimistic, as 18 per cent plan further hiring, 13 per cent expect cutbacks, 64 per oent will remain at present levels and five per cent are not yet certain. Town.holds semïinar on 'expoting' A seminar, te help local indus- tries become uexp<>l*f ready,» will be held, by the Town of Whitby marketing and economic develop- ment department on Thursday, T~he full.-.y seminar and workshop, 'Exporting -- Are You Ready?'P will ofer practical infor- mation about international mar- ket research, assessing export potential, developng an inter- national marketing plan, bank- ing and financing, government export assistance progranis and tecnical' issues on documen- tation, customs and freight for- warding. Seminar tepics will be presen- ted b theý Ministry of Economic Development & Trade* and the International Trade Centre --In- dustry Canada. Cost of the one-day seminar is $45 which includes lunch and al work matonials. For more information call the department at 668-5803. CIM to hold registration, career counselling night The Durham Region Brancb of the Canadian Insttute of Management will hold their annual registration and career counselling night on Thursday, Sept. 8 in Durhami Collego's Cafe 77, commencing at 7 p.m. The institute's courses prepare current and aspiring managers to contnibute direct ly te their omployersd bottom-line profit- ability by onsuring a weIl-rounded background in the Most current management tbeories and practices. Members of the brancb executive will ho on hand te, answer questions from prospective students, and refreshments will be providod. Anyone interested in the program but unable te, attend May cal] (905) 723-8505 for further information. 'Lkethe Thee MAusketeer- Anew team ïi the Cullen kitchenls Dr. Bri#an Reed wishes ta announce the change of his practice ta Nurs mýingM l n titutionaI Care *nly01 FamiIy practice patients should contact the Whitby Clinic (668-3378) for further care.