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school kitchen while completing her Certificate II in Kitchen Operations at TasTAFE, before launching into a Certificate III in Catering Operations, also at TasTAFE. Midway through her Certificate III studies, an opportunity came up with Loaves & Fishes Tasmania, a statewide emergency food provider helping people in need. In early 2023, Chloe became Loaves & Fishes’ first trainee in southern Tasmania, working in their Rokeby kitchen. More recently she relocated to Bethlehem House in central Hobart, a facility supporting men experiencing homelessness, where Loaves & Fishes has the food service contract. “It’s really nice to see all the guys at Bethlehem House enjoy the food,” Chloe said. “Some of them come from off the streets, or from somewhere where they don’t get to eat nice nutritious meals. So, it’s good to see them enjoy the food we make.” Aaron Kropf, General Manager at Loaves & Fishes, has supported Chloe in her training journey, and has been extremely impressed with Chloe’s spirit, work ethic and growing confidence.
“When Chloe first joined our organisation, she was quiet and reserved and lacked confidence in her own ability. In the last 2 years we have seen Chloe grow into a confident young woman with an incredible work ethic and a real passion for food and cooking,” Aaron said. “I have worked with hundreds of trainees in my 20 years in hospitality, but Chloe stands out. She brings passion, skills and commitment to everything she does – and provides an excellent example to all the trainees that she works with.” Chloe has planned out the next steps of her journey, including a return to study. “The next thing will be my Certificate III in Cooking Operations at TasTAFE,” Chloe said. “Hopefully Loaves & Fishes will keep me on for a bit longer after that… and then let me go off into the world!” If you’re looking to learn the fundamental skills of cookery, TasTAFE can help. Enrolments in Certificate II in Cookery are now open and is being offered under Free-Fee TAFE in 2026. Find out more at tastafe.tas.edu.au
CHLOE BOWEN IN THE KITCHEN AT BETHLEHEM HOUSE, HOBART. IMAGE COURTESY OF LOAVES & FISHES TASMANIA.
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