NZChefs Culinarian of the Year was posthumously awarded to Dr Jan (John) Kramer. John was presented with his PhD at a ceremony during the last weeks of his life. Dr Kramer, 73, learned he had cancer while writing his thesis Food safety in small and medium hospitality enterprises in New Zealand, but was determined to complete it. His contribution to New Zealand’s culinary education was recognised with a life membership of the New Zealand Chef’s Association, which represents professional chefs, cooks, trainees, patissiers and confectioners. Mr Kelly said that notwithstanding the sadness of the situation he is “proud and honoured” to confer the degree on Dr Kramer. “A doctoral degree is the highest degree that can be achieved in tertiary education. It’s sad that it has to happen in these circumstances but I am delighted to be able to be present to confer the degree and meet Jan’s family.”
Posted on: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 21:57:48 +0000
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