This episode features Mitch Terry, who is presently working at one of the top restaurants at the Pan Pacific Hotel. Mitch openly shares the honest truth about the challenges of pursuing and working in a career as a chef while also explaining the rewards that come with it.
Top questions asked by students for a Chef:
00:00 – Intro
01:20 – Did you always wanted to become a chef?
02:26 – What does a typical day look like?
04:36 – What qualifications are required to work as a chef?
07:11 – How did you decide what specialisation as a chef you wanted to be?
08:49 – How did you find a job?
10:34 - What is the most challenging aspects of this role?
13:25 – Do you have good work-life balance?
15:46 – Is there good career progression opportunities?
18:18 – Is the pay rewarding?
21:22 – What is the most important skill needed as a chef?
23:16 – What is your advice to students who may be interested to pursue this career?
