Chef turned Trainer
I just watched the movie: Netflix's Hunger 2023 and I could definitely relate to Chef Paul (not all) to his drive for Perfection.
Now I dont normally make movie reviews and paste them off of in Social Media But there are some good points in the movie that related to me in my career and as an individual.
It is the movie: Hunger. ( No, not the 2008 story of the plight for political status for prisoners including real-life member of the IRA, Bobby Sands)
It's Netflix's Hunger released in 2023.
At first, it can be a tough adjustment for someone who's used to working in a high-pressure, high-stakes environment like a professional kitchen. The pace and intensity of the job can be difficult to replicate in an office setting, where the focus is often on efficiency and meeting quotas rather than perfecting one's craft.
For someone who's passionate about cooking and dedicated to achieving the highest level of excellence, it can be frustrating to work alongside colleagues who don't share the same level of commitment. It can feel like you're constantly swimming upstream, trying to uphold a standard of quality that others don't seem to value or appreciate.
At times, it might be tempting to take the easy road and lower your own standards in order to fit in with the rest of the team. But for someone who truly cares about their work and takes pride in their skills, that's not an option. You know that you're capable of doing great things, and you don't want to compromise your integrity or expertise for the sake of expediency.
Despite the challenges, there are also opportunities to learn and grow in a new environment. You might find that your culinary skills and attention to detail are highly valued in other areas of the company, and that you can make a positive impact by bringing your unique perspective to the table.
Ultimately, being a chef who insists on the highest standards can be both a blessing and a curse in a different work environment. It can be difficult to reconcile your desire for excellence with the realities of a different workplace culture, but it's also an opportunity to showcase your skills and make a difference in unexpected ways.
Although, Im not one to cook an endangered species, or pretend to cook an entire beef carcass in what I assume under an hour since it was a party in one scene. But hey, movies are there to entertain.
