Culinary Student Panel: Real Stories from Aspiring Chefs | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 112

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/ 03:55 Why Choose Culinary School? 11:01 Career Aspirations and Challenges 17:56 Realities of Culinary School vs. Real World 32:16 The Impact of Work Environment on Burnout 33:05 Understanding Physical Burnout 34:08 Mental Preparation for the Culinary Industry 35:35 Advice for Aspiring Chefs 37:56 Handling Tough Shifts 39:27 The Importance of Asking for Help 43:36 Creating a Supportive Kitchen Environment 51:05 Common Tricks and Chef Awareness 54:48 Future Plans and Aspirations 57:33 Does Age Matter in the Culinary Industry? Stay Connected: Substack: https://chefspsa.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chefspsa?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChefsPSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefspsa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550525924555 Website: https://chefspsa.com/ 👍 If you enjoyed this video, please like, comment, and subscribe for more content like this! 📘 GRAB YOUR FREE CULINARY GUID ES! 📘 Elevate your culinary prowess with our FREE eBooks! Access guides on basic recipes, culinary terms, and opening a restaurant to refine your skills. • Download on Gumroad: https://chefspsa.gumroad.com/ 📚 ESSENTIAL READING FOR ASPIRING CHEFS 📚 Advance your culinary career with our must-read collection, including 'Culinary Leadership Fundamentals,' 'Bad Sous Good Chef,' and more. Each book is a step towards culinary excellence. • Chef’s PSA Books: https://chefspsa.com/books/ 👕 FRESH OFF THE PRESS: CHEF’S PSA MERCH! 👕 Upgrade your chef wardrobe with our stylish and professional merch. Perfect for the kitchen or the street! • Chef’s PSA Merch Store: https://shop.chefspsa.com/