Baking Internship - Trivandrum

Baking Internship

Are you a baking diploma student or a hospitality management student or an experiment home-chef? Is making up cakes all day a second nature to you? Do you enjoy learning new recipe, willing to experiment – do, undo, tweak, and with an eye for detail?

If yes, then I have a place for you as an Intern.

I’m looking for 2 Interns ( girls) who should be ready to spend at least 12 month on a full-time basis. Currently I have one intern working for my Icing session.

The interns get real hands-on experience, and you’ll learn to work side-by-side. Interns perform a wide variety of tasks from scooping cookies to shaping loaves as well as cake work and cleaning the workstation area, learning food photography, sharing images on online platforms, etc
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The candidate should have experience in baking, good attention to detail and the willingness to work efficiently. Candidates from a culinary institute are preferred.

Internships are full-time and paid.

About myself ( Marina)
My name is Marina Charles. I've come a long way through food blogging, and also as a culinary trainer. I have been taking baking and cooking lessons for the past 13 plus years in these cities - Trivandrum, Bangalore and Hyderabad.
My blog : https://mennas-cooking.blogspot.com/

I currently require 2 interns in Trivandrum, Kerala. As an Intern, you should be assisting in my training session and during other days, you should be carrying out other tasks like recipe development, etc. Also, as an Intern you must be willing to travel with me to Bangalore and assist in my classes. 

Accommodation and meals is provided for candidates from outstation

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION
• Bake daily – often new recipes
• Document the process and steps
• Acquire knowledge of, and ability to use
• Plan and analyse the process and suggest steps to improve

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS and DESIRED SKILLS
• Desire to learn the skills and practice
• Flexibility with scheduling
• Availability to work weekends
• Good communication skills
• Willing to do the dishes and sanitize the work area
• A desire for continuously improving baking skills
• Enthusiasm for baking

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Culinary or baking and pastry students with experience working in a hands-on production bakery or food service establishment are preferred.

What’s in for you?
1. Develop your skills and practical learning
2. Learn new recipes and mentorship
3. Duration – 12 months
4. Meeting and interacting with people
5. Personal growth and new experience
6. Exposure to web marketing, design, food blogging, etc.
7. Certificate of participation and stipend

Call or msg or meet me in person to discuss about internship in details.

Check out this post about the Baking Interns  who had worked with me. 

Menna's Delight - Potluck 2024

 

Hi everyone!

I am excited to announce that we will be having a potluck at my place in Trivandrum, Kerala on 16^th March 2024 11:00 am.

I have conducted the first Potluck at 2016 which many of my old students have attended and I cannot wait to see all of you again.

Just a quick reminder: a potluck means that each person brings a small dish to share, while I will take care of the main dish. It is a wonderful way to experience a variety of cuisines and enjoy a meal together.

 Also want to keep this event a little more meaningful way. Apart from bringing food for the potluck, try to bring a food pack to give to a needy at Medical College area. This is just optional for those who has time to make such a pack

There will be 2 speakers at this event to give you more ideas to grown your business to next level, all are welcome to share their experience in this journey of baking and cooking

Most welcome to all my outstation students who would like to attend this potluck, I can provide you stay and food at my place.

I know this date will be difficult for many who are doing fasting at this time and School exams but why I choose this date is, our ever-loved Kanika from Andamans is visiting Trivandrum so thought of a get-together at this time

Please add your name along with the dish you plan to bring in the list below:

1.    Marina Charles – Vegetable Pulao and Chicken Mappas

2.    [Student 1's Name] - Appetizer (e.g., pickles, raita,papadam)

3.    [Student 2's Name] - Side Dish (Vegetables, Chicken, Egg etc)

4.    [Student 3's Name] - Dessert (payasam, puddings, brownies, etc )

5.    [Student 4's Name] - Salad (e.g., any salad )

6.    [Student 5's Name] - Beverage (e.g., fruit drinks, buttermilk etc)

7.    [Student 6's Name] - [Dish……]

Looking forward to meeting you all and sharing a delicious meal together! Let us make this potluck another memorable event.

The last

date will be 14^th March 2024 6:00pm to give your names

Love
Marina Charles 

 

Top of Form

 

Jack fruit cake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups ripe jackfruit, mashed
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs 
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)1/4 cup caramel syrup
• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together mashed jackfruit, sugar, oil, and caramel syrup until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Stir in vanilla extract and chopped nuts, if using.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, you can dust the top with powdered sugar if desired.

Enjoy your homemade jackfruit cake!

Japanese love for Indian Cooking

 I wanted to share a heartwarming experience from my yesterday’s cooking class. A talented Japanese chef Ibuki of Pizza4P’s who had set up Cafe’s at Vietnam and Cambodia had traveled all the way to Bangalore to open a pizza outlet, attended my Indian cooking class with his lovely wife. It was a delightful evening filled with the aroma of spices and the joy of culinary exploration.

What struck me the most was their genuine enthusiasm for Indian cuisine. Despite their expertise in the art of pizza-making, they expressed a deep love for our traditional dishes. Dosa, with its crispy texture and flavorful accompaniments, seemed to captivate them. And when it came to the rich and aromatic Butter Chicken, their smiles spoke volumes about their enjoyment.

It was a reminder of the universal language of food, transcending borders and cultures. We bonded over the shared love for flavors, techniques, and the joy of creating something delicious from scratch. Their presence added a special flavor to my class, reminding me the beauty in appreciating and embracing different culinary traditions.

I’m grateful for this delightful encounter and the opportunity to connect through the love of food. It’s moments like these that make teaching the art of cooking an incredibly rewarding experience.

#indiancooking #indiancookingclass #marinaindiancookingclass #marinacharles2004 #mennasdelights #butterchickenrecipe #naanbread #roti

Nathan from France and Adam from the Netherlands for Indian Cooking Class

I recently had the pleasure of hosting two interns who came to Bangalore for their internship.

 Eager to experience Indian cuisine, they joined my cooking class, where we prepared the most loved dishes like Butter Chicken, Naan, Paneer, and Aloo Gobi. 

 After the class, we enjoyed a good time chitchatting, and to add a special touch, my husband served them his favorite fish fry, which they relished and enjoyed.

 It was heartwarming to see Nathan from France and Adam from the Netherlands embrace the flavors and techniques of Indian cooking. I had a wonderful time teaching them, and I’m eagerly looking forward to our future sessions where I plan to introduce them to more South Indian dishes.

 It’s moments like these that make sharing the joy of cooking truly special. 

 #mennasdelight #marinacharles2004 #indiancookingclass #marinasindiancookingclass #bangaloreexpats #butterchicken #paneer #aloogobhi