Elisha Kim Jacobs, commis chef, Intercontinental Dubai Marina for YNOT and Accents
What is your favourite instrument to use in the kitchen?
It might sound like a cliché, but by far the most important instrument for me is my chef’s knife. I find that because it is used so frequently, its value is easily overlooked. I take for granted the importance of my knife when it is not at arm’s length. Without a decent, sharp and comfortable knife, even the most basic of tasks would be a struggle.
What do you love most about working in a kitchen?
I love the rush of working in an intense competitive environment. I get fired up when I manage to complete tasks that seem impossible, and I feel amazing when I am done. When working as a chef, there is always more that you can learn and you will never know everything. You will always learn something new to do with ingredients and cooking style, which keeps me on my toes.
Having the courage to explore, experiment and introduce new culinary ideas to the world is what makes everything worth it. You have to love what you are doing to make a success of it.
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