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Adam Smith - Download Case Study

Hometown: Orpington, South East
Trade: Cooking

Competition: WorldSkills 2009, Calgary
Result: Gold Medal

Qualifications:
* NVQ Level 1 & 2
* AAA Award

Employer: The Ritz Hotel

Ambition
I hope to become the best I can be, which will hopefully lead me to the top of my profession.

What made you get involved in competitions?
I wanted to compare my standard and skills against other chefs in the same or similar positions. I also want to better myself and improve my technique.

What does this experience mean to you?
The experience itself is great, which will also benefit my career and my skills. This has been 2 years of hard work and waiting for me to get this far, so it means a lot to me.

Something we didn’t know about Adam
I enjoy cycling and love my job!