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The Omelette… seemingly simple to make yet difficult to master.

Did you know that omelette preparation is often one of the first culinary tests for potential new hires?

Making the perfect omelette is used to measure culinary skills because it requires a chef to pay attention to the finest of details. You need the right amount of heat, texture, time, and technique to perfect the finished dish, which should be slightly creamy, perfectly molded and glistening. An executive chef knows that if a cook or chef understands these basic components, they can continue to refine their techniques and skills to successfully create more complex dishes.

In our Culinary Management class, students practice their omelette-perfecting techniques using Ontario fresh eggs.

Get inspired to get cracking! Read more about the Egg Farmers of Ontario collaboration with Algonquin College.

Looking for volunteers for an upcoming event? No problem. The AC Volunteer Centre has re-opened and is ready to help you find volunteers for activities of all kinds.

Elizabeth Holmes is the community engagement officer at the AC Hub in the Volunteer Centre overseeing the re-launch. “Our programming is back but may look a little bit different with the new hybrid nature of work and school at the College,” she said.

Holmes is excited to have opportunities available to students. “For the first time in over two years, we will have in an AC Day 1 presence with 25 volunteers working alongside the AC Hub’s student navigators,” she said. Student navigators are employed by the AC Hub and work to help support students as they begin their studies here at Algonquin College. “They are going to be in residence and assisting with questions like giving directions, or figuring out where orientation for programs are, answering any questions at all. If a student is looking for a building, a student volunteer will be able to walk them there.”

“We hope this is the first of many (returning and new) volunteer opportunities,” said Holmes.

Since February, Holmes has been fielding requests for volunteers from many community organizations like the HOPE Volleyball Tournament and Ottawa Race Weekend. She’s hoping to start hearing from on-campus services looking for volunteers as well.

“We are up and running and here to collaborate with different departments, services, faculty and programs,” said Holmes. “We are looking forward to connecting and engaging with the campus community.”

Website updates allow those interested to sign-up for a volunteer mailing list so they can be notified when positions and opportunities become available. Current opportunities are listed along with areas to showcase different organizations.

“It’s been tough to feel a sense of community on campus,” said Holmes, “but as things are opening up we are excited to re-engage and get students the most of their post-secondary experience. Volunteering is a great way to do that.”

Have a volunteer opportunity or wish to volunteer? Email volunteer@algonquincollege.com.