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Young chef from Ansfelden: Raphael Poik celebrates success in junior skills
17-year-old Raphael Poik from Ansfelden achieved an excellent third place in the kitchen category at the Junior Skills competition in Upper Austria. An impressive talent for gastronomy!
Young chef from Ansfelden: Raphael Poik celebrates success in junior skills
APPLY/OÖ. In a remarkable competition, 17-year-old Raphael Poik from Ansfelden achieved an impressive third place in the cuisine category at this year's Junior Skills Contest, which focuses on Upper Austrian tourism. As an apprentice at the Herzstück Haid catering company (ARW Gastro GmbH), he demonstrated his talent and asserted himself in an environment filled with strong competitors.
The event took place at WIFI Linz, where almost 40 apprentices from various areas such as kitchen, service and reception competed. These competitions are not only a platform to showcase the skills of the next generation in the tourism sector, but also a valuable opportunity for participants to showcase their skills. Raphael Poik impressed the jury with his cooking skills and a strong sense of taste and appealing presentation.
Appreciation for the participants
Gerold Royda, the tourism division chairman and federal training officer, expressed his appreciation for the commitment and passion of the participants. "The skills shown here are truly impressive. I was particularly impressed by the passion with which the young talents pursue their professions," said Royda, emphasizing the Linz-Land district's pride in Poik's remarkable achievement. The competition serves an important purpose: it promotes the best young talents in Upper Austrian tourism and offers them the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of a wide audience.
For Raphael Poik, this success not only represents a significant personal triumph, but it also shows how strong the Linz-Land district is in supporting the next generation of skilled workers in the tourism sector. The dedication and professionalism he shows at this early stage of his career make him a promising talent who can now look to the future with renewed motivation and confidence.
The Junior Skills Competition is held annually and is considered an important event for identifying and promoting talent in tourism. For the aspiring chef at Herzstück Haid, who is learning the craft from scratch, this competition is not only a confirmation of his skills, but also a valuable step in his professional career.