50 Men Who Cook

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Thank you for volunteering to support Family Service Agency and CASA DeKalb County by participating as a "Celebrity Chef" for the seventh annual 50 Men Who Cook on Saturday, August 6th, 2011.

There is no cost involved to participate in 50 Men Who Cook other than purchasing ingredients for the recipe you serve.
Each cook is asked to prepare a minimum of 250 sample-size servings of their favorite recipe in one of the following categories: appetizer/salad, side dish, entree, dessert. A serving is considered to be 1-2 forkfuls or bites.
There will be a chef orientation on July 14th @ 6:30pm. The meeting will be held in Taxco Restaurant in Sycamore, snacks and drinks provided. This meeting is crucial to the success of the event and attendance is appreciated. All first time chefs are required to attend the meeting. Returning chefs are highly recommended to attend the event. Returning chefs can be helpful to new chefs and it is also a great refresher of the evening. If you are unable to attend or have questions contact Lisa Davidson Becker at 50MenWhoCook@gmail.com or 815-761-9384

SUPPLY LIST

WE PROVIDE:

Banquet tables-tables will be shared, each chef receives a maximum of 4 feet of space
Warming trays and burners, for those that requested it. NO ELECTRICITY WILL BE AVAILABLE!
Ice
Aprons
Small plates, bowls, plastic forks and spoons, salt and pepper
Gloves for preparing and serving food
Hand washing stations, paper towels, and hand soap dispensers
Trash cans
Bottled water for the chefs

YOU PROVIDE:

Clean and sanitized cooking utensils, pots and pans, if needed
Table-top appliance, if needed (crock-pots, roasters, etc)
Decorations for your station (optional—highly recommended)
Good Food!

UNLOADING:

You may unload your food and necessary items between 3:45 PM and 4:45PM on Saturday, August 6th at Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center. Volunteers will be available to help you unload. Free parking is available around the center.

ALL chefs must be in place and ready to go by 5:15 PM for the chef's reception. Please bring your one free guest with you at this time. Your guest will serve your dish during the chef's reception from 5:15-5:45 PM so you will be able to mingle and taste test.

SAFE FOOD HANDLING TIPS

The Health Department is most concerned with safe food temperatures (please refer to the safe temperature guide that will be handed out at the chef orientation meeting). Cold foods at 45 degrees or below and hot foods at 140 degrees or above.
Strict attention should be given to personal hygiene. Clean outer garments should be worn.
Eating, drinking, and smoking are not allowed in areas where food is being prepared. Wash hands frequently and wear gloves.
Children and non-food handlers are prohibited from food preparation areas.
Only equipment which is safe, in good repair and clean should be used. Counters, shelving and equipment must be clean, organized and presentable at all times.
There will be no kitchen available prior to and during the event. There will be no access to the kitchen and the equipment. Please make special note of this and plan accordingly. Ice will be provided as needed.

EVENT ENTRY:

When you arrive, you will check in and be escorted to your space. Only you and your guest may enter at this time. All other individuals will need to enter through the main entrance with the other diners beginning at 6:00 PM. If guests arrive early, they will be asked to wait to enter.

VOLUNTEER HELPERS:

Student volunteers will be available to assist chefs during the evening. Let them know if you have any questions or problems.

TICKETS:

You will receive two passes to be used for yourself and your assistant only. If you or your friends or family would like to purchase tickets prior to the event, please contact Family Service Agency or CASA.