A helping hand in the kitchen
Penrith’s Dylan Cutmore plans to open his own restaurant one day. Thanks to Rotary he is one step closer to achieving his goal.
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For as long as I can remember, I have always dreamt of being a chef and now, thanks to TAFE NSW and The Rotary Club of Penrith I’m one step closer to achieving that dream.
Growing up, I discovered that school wasn’t really for me and left at the end of year 11.
After a couple of tough years, I decided it was time to get back on my feet and pursue a career in something that I loved — cooking.
I’d always enjoyed experimenting with food, trying different flavours and creating dishes that I was proud of.
So when I discovered that TAFE NSW Nepean offered a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery I took my chances and enrolled. It is the best thing that I have ever done.
Because I spend my time at TAFE NSW Nepean learning and working in the kitchens, I need my own utensils and a uniform, just like a real chef has.
As I am very tight on funds I wasn’t able to purchase the things that other students have. This is where The Rotary Club of Penrith have really helped me out.
I was lucky enough to be one of three students who received the $500 Rotary Scholarship at the Inaugural Rotary Awards to go towards my studies.
I’ll be putting this money straight towards some brand new cooking equipment and I was going to buy a new chef’s uniform as mine is a bit worn for wear, but Rotary has been kind enough to buy that for me.
Over the past eight months, I’ve really gotten back on my feet. I have a job at Jack Little’s Café which I love and now thanks to this scholarship and TAFE NSW I’m on track to master the skills I need to one day open my own restaurant.
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