First Ever Culinary Student Panel: Real Stories from Aspiring Chefs
Join Chef Andre Natera on this unique episode of Chef’s PSA Podcast featuring a panel of culinary students: Victoria, Michael, and Axel. They dive into why they chose culinary school, their expectations post-graduation, and their critical learnings in the real world of kitchens. The students share their personal journeys and ask burning questions about burnout, career advice, and much more. Tune in for an insightful discussion filled with real-life experiences, challenges, and tips for upcoming culinary professionals.
Michael: https://www.instagram.com/dat_kid_legit/
Victoria: https://www.instagram.com/vics_23/
Axcel: https://www.instagram.com/garciaaxcel/
03:19 Why Choose Culinary School?
10:25 Career Aspirations and Challenges
17:20 Realities of Culinary School vs. Real World
20:08 Defining the Role of a Chef
30:37 Navigating Burnout in the Culinary Industry
31:54 Understanding Burnout: Job Dissatisfaction vs. Physical Exhaustion
33:32 The Reality of Working in the Culinary Industry
34:03 Balancing Multiple Jobs and Finding Joy in Work
35:13 Advice for Aspiring Chefs: Choosing the Right Path
38:51 The Importance of Asking for Help in the Kitchen
40:12 Learning from Mistakes and Improving Team Dynamics
47:48 Recognizing Talent and Work Ethic in the Kitchen
50:30 Common Tricks and Misconceptions in the Culinary World
54:10 Future Plans and Aspirations in the Culinary Field
56:57 The Role of Age and Physical Health in a Culinary Career
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Chapters
00:00:00 – Introduction to Culinary Student Panel
00:03:19 – Why Choose Culinary School? Personal Stories
00:09:50 – Expectations vs. Reality in Culinary School
00:12:00 – The Importance of Mentorship in Culinary Careers
00:14:00 – Navigating Burnout and Stress in the Kitchen
00:15:40 – Understanding the Business Side of Culinary Arts
00:17:20 – Challenges Transitioning from School to Real Kitchens
00:21:03 – The Difference Between Good and Great Chefs
00:22:06 – The Chef as a Conductor of a Kitchen
00:24:40 – Habits Dropped After Culinary School
00:26:16 – Finding the Balance Between Speed and Quality
00:27:40 – Navigating Different Teaching Styles in Culinary School
00:30:40 – Identifying Burnout in the Culinary Industry
00:37:21 – Learning from Tough Shifts in the Kitchen
00:39:28 – The Importance of Asking for Help
00:40:30 – Learning from Mistakes: A Chef's Experience
00:43:00 – Creating a Supportive Kitchen Environment
00:44:10 – Navigating Culinary School and Real Kitchens
00:45:50 – The Gap Between Culinary Students and Experienced Cooks
00:47:40 – Recognizing the Right Attitude in the Kitchen
00:50:10 – Avoiding the Race to the Bottom in Culinary Work
00:52:30 – The Reality of Calling Out Sick as a Chef
00:54:10 – Future Aspirations in Culinary Arts
00:59:20 – Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Us
By timeskip.io
Legit thanks for making this chef!
I absolutely enjoyed listening to this podcast on Spotify.
Thanks to you Mr Andre and to the 3 chefs for such an amazing podcast. I did learn a lot as an aspiring chef.
Should I continue to do a student panel occasionally?