Chef Shan has over 9 years of experience as a chef in the UK and has won numerous culinary competitions in Malaysia and abroad. He holds a BSc in Culinary Arts Management and teaches at HELP College of Arts and Technology. Chef Shan is recognized as a skilled professional for his expertise in local, international and continental cuisines. He is passionate about culinary and hospitality education.

1. Chef Shan
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Shanmugam Rajoo @ Chef Shan comes to HELP CAT with a wealth of experience,
having worked in the United Kingdom for over nine (9) years as a chef in fine
foodservice establishments. Chef Shan has excellent resources at his disposal and the
ability to transform ordinary ingredients into a broad range of gastronomic delights. Chef
Shan is the mastermind behind the exclusive colourful culinary revolution and appetite
movement. He is a skilled culinary professional recognized for his comprehensive
knowledge of local, international and continental cuisine. His innovative approach and
great passion for culinary and hospitality industry is a great asset.
While in the UK, I had won the Hammersmith Council Cooking Competition which
earned him the title “Chef of the Year 2008”. Together with my students, i has also
participated in various Culinary Arts Cooking Competitions. For example, recently, I had
won the Silver and Bronze Medal in the Battle of the Chef’s 2014, Penang. I also won
Bronze Medal in team and individual Challenge at the Culinaire Malaysia Cooking
Competition FHM 2013 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Another accolade that i
had captured is the ASEAN Heritage Food Trail by Chef Wan cooking competition last
year with “Champions” Tittle. Chef Shan is a Celebrity Chef for Minnal Fm live radio
channel & Astro Vanavil Viluthagaal S9 program with his local cookies and cakes in fine
arts cuisine live cooking show.
Recently, I had been awarded the “National Trainer for food production division” by the
Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Malaysia as recognized to be the national trainer for
culinary modules subjects in Malaysia and also in ASEAN recognition and certification.
His vast culinary experience coupled with a Bsc (Hons) Degree in Culinary Arts
Management from Thames Valley University, London, UK (2002-2004) adds new hues
and vibrancy to the courses that he teaches at HELP College of Arts and Technology, in
Malaysia.

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Some of my responsibilities and career developments are as follows:-
 Developing and implementing new methods of teaching.
 Designing, preparing and developing teaching materials for theory and practical
classes;
 Supervising and executing the day to day operations of production and training
kitchen;
 Participation in student discipline, monitoring and reporting;
 Provide counselling and guidance when students may require;
 Delivering lectures, practical and tutorials;
 Assessing students' coursework, assessments and assignments;
 Setting and marking examinations;
 Final examination Invigilation and Room Chief Invigilators;
 Maintain professional relationships with all students and able to provide pastoral
care, guidance and support to students;
 Supervising students’ research activities/ practical classes;
 Representing the institution at professional conferences and seminars, workshops,
field trip, Exhibition, competitions and contributing to these as necessary;
 Establishing collaborative links outside the university with industrial, commercial
and public organisations.
 Operating 2 Practical Kitchens, 1 Demo Kitchen and 1 College Restaurant for
student practices for special events, demonstrations, conducting culinary talks and
practical classes;
 Participating actively in college marketing and advertising activities by handling a
cooking demonstration, culinary showdown and talks about current culinary trends
in Malaysia foodservice industry.
Professional Membership
 Active Member of Chef Association of Malaysia.
 Active Member of World Association of Chef Societies.
 Associate Member of the Malaysian Food & Beverage Executive Association.
 Associate Chef Member of Craft Guild of Chefs, UK.
Chairman, Public Relation & Marketing -- Malaysian Chef Association 2015. (Currently)
Culinary TeamAdvisor & Founder -- HELP CAT Student Chef Association 2015 -2016
Organizing Chairman -- Ajinomoto Malaysia Berhad Present
“HELP CAT Nutri Chef Challenge 2015”
Organizing Chairman & Team Trainer -- HELP CAT Culinary Team 2015 for participation
in Culinaire Food Hotel Malaysia (FHM 2015)
Organizing Committee -- Culinaire Food Hotel Malaysia (FHM 2015)
Deputy Chairman for Team Challenge Category

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Career Achievements
29th Sept – 02nd Oct 2015: Organising Chairman for HELP CAT Culinary Team for FHM Salon Culinaire
2015 won 1 Gold Medal, 3 Silver Medal, 3 Bronze Medal and 10 Diploma in culinary and Hospitality comp.
03rd
– 9th
August 2015: QualifiedNational TrainerforFoodProductionDivision,Certifiedbythe Ministry
Tourism& Cultural,MalaysiaandASEAN recognitionqualificationforculinaryindustry professionals.
24th May – 27th Sept 2015: Celebrity Chef Shanmugam Rajoo live on Minnal FM every Sunday from 12:00
pm (Latest eating trends in food service industry in Malaysia & 1 recipe cooking demo)
29th April – 16th Sept 2015: Celebrity Chef Shanmugam Rajoo Live on Astro Vanavil & Astro Vinmeen
Channel 201 every Monday- Friday (Malaysian Traditional Kuih /Pastries Cooking show.
25th April 2015: Organising Chairman for “Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad presents HELP CAT Nutri Chef
Challenge 2015”.A Cooking Competition for Secondary School Students form 5 & 6.
19th – 29th Jan 2015 : An Inaugural Healthy Eating Program @ Culinary Cooking Demonstration hosted
at KL Sogo, LG Foodhall by The Model Cook (M) Sdn. Bhd. (Representing as the Head of Project for
HELP CAT) Eat Fit Naturally – Delicious & Nutritious Superfoods.
18th – 22nd Nov 2014: Culinary Arts Live Culinary Cooking Show at Jaya Grocer, Intermark (Representing
as the Head of Project for HELP CAT) Organize by The Model Cook, Malaysia.
22nd - 26th Oct 2014: Battle of the Chef’s, Penang 2014. (Project Manager for HELPCAT)
= Silver Medal – Master class Norwegian Fish / Seafood Main Course.
= Diploma Award – U.S Potatoes Culinary Challenge (Master class Speciality M/Course)
20th September 2014: Project Manager for my culinary student representing HELPCAT for the Masak Di
Malaysia, Makan Di Australia Culinary Cooking Competition in Berjaya Uni. (Finalist)
20th September 2014: Project Manager for my culinary student representing HELPCAT for the Meat &
Livestock Australia Culinary Cooking Competition in Berjaya Uni. (Finalist 4th Place)
17th - 21st Sept 2013: Culinaire Malaysia Cooking Competition KLCC, FHM 2013 (Organising Committee)
- (Project Manager – Chef Mentor) won 1 Silver, 1 Bronze and 3 Diploma Awards.
12th – 14th June 2013 : Battle of the Chef’s (Strait Quay, Penang) Bronze Medal – Masterclass M/C
Seafood & (Project Manager – Chef Mentor) won 2 bronze Medals and 3 Diploma Awards.
28th Feb – 29th Apr 2013: Celebrity Chef - RTM 2 Live Cooking Show (Arusuvai Ayiram) Chef Artist @
Indian Authentic Cuisine
9th - 22nd Nov 2012: Champion ‘ASEAN Heritage Food Trail Inter College Cooking Competition”
20th – 23rd Sept 2011 : Culinaire Malaysia Cooking Competition KLCC, FHM 2011 M-course Seafood
(Bronze) / (Project Manager -Chef Mentor) won 4 Individual & 1 Team (Bronze Medal).
3th – 6th June 2011 : 13th Penang International Saloon Gastronomique, Battle of the Chef Cooking
Competition (Project Manager – Chef Mentor) won 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Medal.
2nd – 6th July 2011: My Skills Cooking Competition, UPM Serdang (Silver Medal - Chef Mentor)
15th – 16th Jan 2011: Culinary Arts Award by Nestle Professional (Chef Mentor/ Champion).