Centerplate MTS Center

1
CenterplateMTS Center

• Carol Thomas
• Work Term
• 2007

2
What I Have Learned

• I have learned about presentation and timing
• It is best to be prepared when putting functions
• Mise en place is very important, it saves time
  instead of running around trying to find your
  ingredients
• Enjoy yourself- great food happens when you least
  expect

3
Fun stuff

• I got to go to the Velvet Revolver and to gold
  medal game for Team Canada Juniors
• I got to watch Walking With The Dinosaurs.
• I attended the Food and Wine Show.
• Once a week, our crew got to play find the smell
  in the fridge. It is a fun game for the whole
  family.

4
The Clientele

• MTS caters to many different functions.
• They offer on-site catering for movies shoots.
• We also provide food for the road crew as well as
  back stage food for the artist.
• Kanye West, Ozzie Osborne, Beyonce and Korn are a
  few of the stars that I got to cook for.
• We provide meals for the Manitoba Moose and the
  Winnipeg Blue Bombers, as well as the away team.
• MTS hosted a tasting for the season ticket
  holders for over 1000 people.
• Private suites can order food for the hockey game
  and concerts as well.

5
Food Can Be Beautiful

• I prepared crudites, fruit platters, Brownie
  platters and salads.
• I made sandwich platters and burger garnish
  platter.
• I arranged dainty platter for private functions
  and banquets.

6
The Equipment and Other Cool Toys

• I had fun using different types of equipment
• The 2 fridges and 2 freezers were massive.
• The Hobart mixer saved my life when we had to
  make bannock for over 1000 people.

7
My responsibilities

• I made bannock for over 1000 people. I taught
  students from Winnipeg Technical College how to
  as well.
• I taught new staff members how to make sushi,
  garnishes, dainty platters.
• At the end of my term I was able to put my own
  functions together for 100 people.

8
Why Should You Choose MTS as Your work Co-op?

• The staff is very laid back
• There is many different aspects to the kitchen
• You never get bored
• The Chef is a very nice guy. He expects you to be
  professional
• It is an awesome place to work

9
My Reasons for Pursuing a Career in Culinary Arts

• I love food
• The industry is constantly changing.
• To support my family.
• It is a face paced environment.
• Did I mention that I love food?