TESTIMONIALS

"To cook you must live the life. It means devotion to all the details and continuing to learn something new each day. This passion is where inspiration is drawn from..."
Steve Manfredi, Bel Mondo Restaurant
Sydney

"The hard work is enjoyable, because I love what I do."
Justin Markos, Winner of 2001
New Apprenticeships Apprentice of the Year Award

"I don't know of any other job where at the end of a meal someone will walk in and say 'Thanks, chef, I've had a great night.' That's one of the best compliments."
Justin Markos, Winner of 2001
New Apprenticeships Apprentice of the Year Award

"Commercial cookery is a great industry to travel overseas, and earn a living travelling and visiting different countries whilst learning other cultures and cuisine."
Kate Cooper, 2001 Apprentice of the Year

"You will never stop learning, and there are always opportunities to move forward in this career."
Kate Cooper, 2001 Apprentice of the Year

"A practical way to find out whether you really want to become a chef is to do some work experience in a commercial kitchen. That way, you can feel the environment, and test whether you get that special feeling of 'Look what I've created.'"
2001 Apprentice of the Year
Justin Markos

"The foundations for a great restaurant are built on a champion team, not a team of champions."
Andrew Blake, Blakes Restaurant
Melbourne

To submit a testimonial, email us at info@chef.org.au.