Episode 8 of the Access Podcast is up!
Recent Cert IV Commercial Cookery graduate, Heather Kovacs dropped by the Access office to share her story.
Heather recently completed her qualification through an apprenticeship at The Boat House.
We discussed choosing hospitality as a career, the ups and downs of a work based commercial cookery qualification, cooking competitions, workplace mentors and aspirations for career progression and leadership.

https://theboathouse.restaurant/
You can watch this episode and others on YouTube and listen on Spotify:
YouTube:
https://youtu.be/q_mgKTa3n_4
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Vqgx3TGNLoYlszrWrNnOT?si=51a3c54c71dc439c

Recorded back in March - Assistant front office manager or Hotel Realm Tess McLaughlin sat down to share her experiences working in the hospitality industry and more specifically, the hotel and accomodation sector.
Tess gave some really valuable insights into the value of vocational training and the pursuit or career progression.
Watch on Youtube and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
Youtube:
https://youtu.be/aMpVfSHC4BU
Spotify:
The Access Podcast: Hospitality education in Canberra
https://open.spotify.com/show/1NQ2ivC1mOllckUGeT7Mvq?si=b5a58150f42247d7

This episode was recorded on the 5th of December 2022.  

Ben Cridland sat down with Andre to discuss his long and storied career in commercial cookery and hospitality business.  

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The Cookery, Erindale Vikings  

Open  Monday - Sunday Lunch  12pm - 2pm Dinner  5:30pm - 9pm 02 6121 2116  

For lunch and dinner, our bistro, The Cookery at Erindale Vikings has you and your family and friends sorted offering you all your favourites from a crispy chicken schnitty to a big juicy burger and dishes for those looking to try something a little different. The Cookery features an outdoor dining terrace, overlooking the impressive Viking Park, as well as indoor and outdoor kids play areas.

Mark is the founder and Managing Director of Access Recognised Training. Mark has extensive experience in both hospitality and Vocational Education and Training (VET). Mark’s hospitality experience was obtained in the ACT Licensed Club sector where he held management positions for over 15 years. Mark remains a strong advocate for the ACT club sector and regularly promotes employment opportunities to school leavers in addition to conducting training sessions for new and existing club employees.

Mark is a passionate believer in the benefits of education to bring out the best in people and help them reach their potential.

Mark is committed to improving and developing the VET sector in the ACT and is currently the President of The Association of Providers of Training Services (APTS) and a member of the ACT Government’s VET Think Tank. Mark is also a member to the ACT Board of Secondary Studies (BSSS). The BSSS plays a vital role in the oversight of senior secondary curriculum.

Mark has become particularly strong in the area of ICT. He has overseen the implementation of all ACCESS e-learning (LMS), student (SMS) and training (TMS) management systems including system integration and administration. Mark understands that embracing new technologies is the key to continually improving the learning experience for students.

Talia Cullis; Chef and Kitchen Commander of Rizla in Braddon, sat down with Access Recognised Training's culinary educator Andre to discuss her career and infectious passion for commercial cookery and the hospitality industry.  

22 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612  

Phone: (02) 6230 0771  

Dinner: Tuesday to Sunday from 5:30pm Lunch: Friday to Sunday from 12pm Closed Monday   

Good times | Good food | Good wine  

Headed by Andy Day the team delivers a relaxed experience that makes drinking wine fun, with the focus on Riesling and matching share-plates designed specifically to pair with the wine list. Featuring Canberra’s best new vintage and cellared Rieslings, side by side with iconic Australian and international producers, Rizla also proudly features many of the region’s other top red and white varietals.  Situated on the corner of Lonsdale & Eloura streets in the heart of Braddon, the intimate enclosed garden setting is the ideal spot for post work drinks, a full dining experience, or casual catch-ups over great wines and cheese plates.

Keaton McDonnell; Chef and co-owner of Ondine European Brasserie in Deakin sat down with Access Recognised Training's culinary educator Andre to discuss his career, training and future in the hospitality industry.  

Ondine European Brasserie contact details:  

https://www.ondine.com.au/  

 [email protected] 

02 6282 0026  7 Duff Place Deakin, ACT 2600  

HOURS Lunch: Friday - Saturday 12pm-230pm Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday 530pm-9pm  Take Away: Tuesday - Saturday 5pm-8pm

Malcolm Hanslow (Head Chef) and Sebastian Connor (newly qualified chef) from Pilot. sat down with Andre to discuss their philosophy and love of cooking, continuous improvement and team work.  

Pilot. is a multi award winning restaurant which focuses on nostalgic flavours, complex dishes and top notch produce  

Their list of accolades includes:  

Good Food Guide                     

Gourmet Traveller                   

Delicious                    

The Australian                   

Canberra icon and Access team member Paul Butler sits down with Andre to discuss his long and storied career in commercial cookery, hospitality management and his experiences and future in  vocational education.