Continuous learning part of chef's role

Besides machines that help make pastries, chef Shum Chun Yi also appreciates new electronic processes such as using a tablet computer to order inventory items directly from suppliers. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
Besides machines that help make pastries, chef Shum Chun Yi also appreciates new electronic processes such as using a tablet computer to order inventory items directly from suppliers. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
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Chef Shum Chun Yi is constantly learning and reskilling to keep up to date with innovations in the food and beverage industry.

Mr Shum, 52, is the chief chef at Southern Dim Sum, Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen Concept and specialises in making dim sum.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on September 09, 2019, with the headline Continuous learning part of chef's role. Subscribe