WNU Launches State-of-the-art HM Facility
Added: February 18, 2010       

A dream for West Negros University (WNU) has come true with the launching of the Hospitality Management Kitchen and Dining Facility in its newly constructed East Wing Building.

The launching was completed during the celebration of the University’s 62^nd Foundation Anniversary last February 12, 2010 and was attended by local officials, personalities, restaurateurs, connoisseur and friends who were presented with a taste of sumptuous dishes prepared by HM students.

Dr. Suzette Lilian A. Agustin, University president expressed her appreciation to those whose presence graced the historical event not only for WNU but to the community as well.

Hospitality management, according to WNU’s HM consultant Mr. Guido Nijssen in an earlier interview underscored that HM has become one of the most lucrative careers worldwide for the past years. WNU’s curriculum has advanced through these changes to address the pressing need of the industry. 

He added that the state-of-the-art facilities will be a training venue for them especially in the internationally accepted style of working, specifically on the technical aspects, basic preparation of making stocks, sauces, and international dishes, with the knowledge and international skills based on classical kitchen; furthermore, among others. 

Through the ultra-modern facilities that WNU provides its students, a better edge is given to them on how to be the best cook, waiter, chefs and sous-chefs, among others.  

It is not only the facilities that are given much attention; WNU is also providing trainings and seminars to its professors through another internationally-acclaimed consultant from the PUM-Netherlands Senior Expert, Jan Versteegen

Mr. Versteegen, a known expert on international cuisine and restaurant management is in WNU for a month long intensive training for the faculty emphasizing on the following area: Basic Technique of the Kitchen, Improvisation and Love of the product you are serving and the people around

He said that it is a holistic approach towards achieving the objective of the course with the right attitude. He also advised these to the teachers and emphasized that “learn it first before talking about complicated things.”

In addition, the senior expert said that teachers and students must learn about their neighboring countries not only their cuisines or foods but also their culture, people, traditions that is far different from the Philippines in order to gain more knowledge.

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