Dimapur, Oct. 28 (EMN): The department of Hotel management under The Global Open University, Nagaland (TGOUN) organised three day cooking workshop from Oct. 24 to 26, with Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo (DABA), Sumi Baptist Church, Diphupar and Chang Baptist Church Dimapur.
According to faculty-in-charge Alemjungla, Department of Hotel Management, the workshop was initiated to create awareness and educate the public about the hotel (hospitality) industry.
“Our Naga society is not well aware of the hotel management courses and opportunities available in the hotel industry,” said Alemjungla.
Chef Bendang Imsong, faculty of department of Hotel Management shared on the role of a faculty in the department.
The focus on the workshop was to create awareness on healthy and modern way of cooking. Various techniques and style of cooking were taught to improve their culinary skills.
Chef Ajit Wahlang, faculty member emphasised on the importance of food safety and hygiene practices in the kitchen. He said proper hygiene is very important when it comes to food preparation and that one has to be careful because it may result in food poisoning and cause various other diseases. He also said one has to be creative with the leftover food and added that new dishes can be made from leftovers.
The workshop covered on how to clean and store the ingredients while preparing various food items with right temperature and timing. The participants were also informed on different methods of food processing and cooking.
The event took place in the department where the participants had a fun filled hands-on experience with our chefs.
Meanwhile, it also informed that the department is planning to conduct such workshops by inviting more organisations.
