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Chef Patrick Mitchell on Competitions, Certification & Professionalism

What does it take to win ACF National Chef of the Year and build a career defined by competition, mentorship, and professionalism? In this episode of Chef’s PSA, host André Natera sits down with Chef Patrick Mitchell—2016 Chef of the Year and corporate culinary ambassador for Ben E. Keith Foods. They discuss culinary competitions, chef certifications, and the mindset of a true competitor. Mitchell shares personal stories, lessons from years in the industry, and valuable tips for chefs chasing growth and recognition. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:24 The Importance of Storytelling in Culinary Arts 01:26 Personal History and Early Competitions 03:00 The Value of Critique in Competitions 03:19 Professionalism and Awards 03:59 Memorable Competition Stories 07:09 Current Role and Mentoring 07:41 The Mindset of a Competitor 10:24 Types of Culinary Competitions 11:21 Hot Food Presented Cold 14:14 Judging Criteria and Techniques 16:58 Preparation and Practice for Competitions 28:46 Mystery Basket Competitions 32:51 Getting Started in Culinary Competitions 35:17 Judging Culinary Competitions 36:00 Balancing Technique and Flavor 37:13 Time Management in Competitions 38:18 Creating a Timeline for Cooking 39:20 Importance of Organization 41:11 Certification Levels in Culinary Arts 42:05 The Value of Certification 43:31 Certification Exams and Techniques 55:27 Mentorship and Culinary Education 58:13 Mount Rushmore of Chefs 01:01:00 Conclusion and Acknowledgements 🔗 Follow Patrick Mitchell: ⁠  / chefpdmitchell   🔗 Subscribe on Substack: https://chefspsa.substack.com/ 🔗 Visit Chef’s PSA Website: https://chefspsa.com/ 🔗 Shop Chef’s PSA Merch: https://shop.chefspsa.com/ Learn about Marketscale⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://company.marketscale.com/book-...