Gastronomy you can touch: Students discover the world of flakes

Gastronomy you can touch: Students discover the world of flakes

A special event took place today in the Flackenwerk restaurant in Ochsenfurt for the students of class M9c of the “Social Affairs” branch. The restaurant owner Andreas Bundschuh warmly welcomed the young restaurateurs and led them through an exciting afternoon on the topic of gastronomy. The class was accompanied by their teacher, Ms. Nadika Schubert. The event started at 11.45 a.m. with a refreshing grape secco tasting, which got the students in the mood for the topic. Mainpost reports that Mr. Bundschuh also gave an insightful lecture about the facets of gastronomy and training opportunities in the areas of cuisine, hotels, housekeeping, service and event gastronomy.

Students had the opportunity to share their own goals and aspirations for the future. After the lecture, Mr. Bundschuh invited them to a trial day at the flake factory to gain practical experience. This included an exciting tour of the restaurant, where the students were able to take a look into the kitchen, the cooling and storage rooms as well as the staff rooms. It became very practical when they were allowed to prepare coffee, cocoa and non-alcoholic cocktails themselves. But that was just the beginning, as there were more exercises on the agenda.

Gain practical experience

During practical exercises such as setting a festive table, folding napkins and carrying plates, the students learned a lot about restaurant operations. Mr. Bundschuh also walked through the evening business process by demonstrating a real order via the modern checkout for the students. Personal interaction was another important aspect, as students had the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about Mr. Bundschuh's career as a chef.

In his presentation, the restaurant owner emphasized the importance of passion and attention to detail in gastronomy, qualities that are essential for success in this field. Many of the students showed great interest, which was clear from their numerous questions to Mr. Bundschuh. It is important to mention that qualities such as open-mindedness and friendliness are very important in the catering industry. The job also requires the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, which should not be underestimated. Training.de highlights that the catering industry requires flexibility in working hours and good organization to stay on top of things, especially when multiple orders need to be processed at the same time.

The students and their teacher were enthusiastic about the educational afternoon and thanked Mr. Bundschuh for the insights into the diverse world of gastronomy. This trial day not only provided a great opportunity to gain practical experience, but also gave the students a new perspective on career opportunities in the catering industry. In this way, the young people in Ochsenfurt were introduced to the pots - and perhaps also to the preparation of delicious dishes.