International Chefs Day, held every October 20, is recognized around the world by members of the Worlds Association of Chefs (did you know that you’re also a member too!).  It is a day to celebrate our profession and the camaraderie that exists among so many in our field.

edmontonCHEFS.ca has for many years celebrated this day by volunteering at an inner city school to serve a hot lunch, . This year we visited Ben Calf Robe  School, delivering a delicious hot turkey lunch with the fixings to over 300 students.  Seven volunteers, including President Stanley Townsend, came to the school, serving wave after wave of students alongside the hardworking cafeteria staff of Ben Calf Robe.  It was a very fast paced event, over 300 students were served in about an hour, thanks to quick hands and ladles!  Volunteers and staff also enjoyed a plate of delicious food, kudos to the the Shaw for the juicy turkey, creamy mashed potatoes and awesome gravy!

As interest in volunteering for this annual event grows, edmontonCHEFS.ca hopes to provide more opportunities to give back to our community.  We welcome any and all members interested in events like this to join us next year, and watch for more charitable functions we have planned for the future.

Many thanks to Advantage Foodservice, International Pacific Sales, The Italian Centre and the Shaw Conference Centre.