Interview with a celebrity
chef
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Interviewer the famous chef
Celebrity chef Jordan Hamsey is known for his
creative and delicious dishes. He has worked in I have learned to cook from my mom and dad. They are
some of the best kitchens in the world and has both great cooks, and I always love seeing them in the
won many awards. In this interview, he talks kitchen.
about his life as a chef.
First, Chef Hamsey, where did you learn to
cook?
Tell me about your experience cooking in I have been cooking in professional kitchens for more than
professional kitchens. 20 years. I have worked in some of the best restaurants in the
world. And consequently, I have gained a lot of experience
with different types of cuisine.
So, I assume that you have a lot of experience
using various types of kitchen equipment.
I absolutely have experience using everything you can think
of. Including many types of ovens, stoves, microwaves and,
of course, dishwashers.
And what do you think are your
strengths when it comes to cooking? My strengths are: being able to follow recipes accurately
and always working quickly and efficiently.
cook simple and classic food thank you
What style of kitchen do you
prefer?
Oh yeah my favorite ingredient to work with is garlic. It has
Do you have a favorite a lot of flavor and can be used in many different ways. Dish
ingredient?
Well I think healthy cooking is
important. But I also think that
balance is important, healthy food,
What do you think of healthy with tasty dishes. My cooking is all
cooking? about creating dishes that make
people feel good.
And what about modern kitchen styles? I think modern cooking is a great
way to experiment with new flavors
and combinations.
How do you handle bad reviews of your kitchen?
I take it as useful feedback, which
What do you do when a customer complains about encourages me to improve my
the food in your restaurant? recipes and my dishes.
I talk to them, listen to them and try
Do you have any advice for people who want to be to understand exactly what they don't
chefs? like and what they really want.
My advice to anyone who wants to
be a chef is to never give up. It is a
difficult industry, but it is very
What would you say is your best dish? rewarding.
My best dish is my mother's recipe
Chef Jordan hamsey, thank you for your time. It has for chicken pot pie.
been a pleasure to talk with you.
The pleasure is all mine. I love
conversing with food and cooking
fans.
Name: Amaury Bertel Melendez