MY FIRST BIG GIG

Hi everyone, welcome to my blog! Today I want to share with you a story that changed my life forever. It's about how I got my first big job working at the Sydney Olympics as a catering chef in 2000 and how it molded my career.

I was fresh out of culinary school and eager to make a name for myself in the industry. I had always dreamed of working at a big event like the Olympics, but I never thought I would get the chance so soon.

I was nervous as hell when I showed up at the interview. There were hundreds of other applicants, all with more experience and qualifications than me. I felt like a small fish in a big pond. But I decided to give it my best shot and show them what I could do. I had prepared some samples of my signature dishes, such as lamb shanks with rosemary sauce, grilled salmon with lemon butter, and chocolate mousse cake. I hoped they would impress the judges.

They asked me some questions about my cooking style, my background, and my goals. They seemed interested in me and my passion for food. They also asked me how I would handle the pressure of working at such a large-scale event, with thousands of hungry mouths to feed every day. I told them that I loved challenges and that I was ready to learn from the best. I also told them that I was a team player and that I could work well with others.

They smiled and nodded and thanked me for coming. They said they would get back to me soon. I left the interview feeling hopeful but also anxious. I knew it was a long shot, but I really wanted this job. It would be an amazing opportunity to showcase my skills and learn from some of the top chefs in the world.

A few days later, I got a phone call that changed everything.

He said that they were impressed by my talent and enthusiasm and that they wanted me to join their team. He said that I had to start working in two weeks and that they would send me all the details.

I was speechless. I couldn't believe it. I had gotten the job! I was going to work at the Sydney Olympics! It was a dream come true!

I thanked him profusely and hung up the phone. I jumped up and down and screamed with joy. I called my parents, my friends, and my mentors to share the good news. They were all so happy and proud of me. They congratulated me and wished me luck.

I packed my bags and flew to Sydney two weeks later. It was the beginning of an adventure that would change my life forever.