Paula Gottlieb Herman, Private Chef and producer of Cooking with Stars, shares her personal journey and profound connection to food—a passion kindled by her parents and enriched by her rabbi, which she has transformed into a way of honoring family traditions. Chef Paula educates and inspires children and special needs adults and families to cook, make healthier food choices, foster a deeper appreciation for fresh, organic produce, and enjoy hands-on cooking experiences to nurture connections.

Chef Paula, a former NBC News Segment Producer, organized cooking segments for Martha Stewart on The Today Show. Her work has been featured on the Filmmakers Show and Food Network. She also volunteers with Kids Need More, helping children with pediatric cancer, and donates her culinary and media skills to various non-profits across Long Island.

Tune in to learn more about Chef Paula's heartwarming journey and the valuable lessons she imparts about food, family, and community.

Listen to this brand new episode of The Private Chef Podcast on:

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-private-chef-podcast-serving-the-1/id1648363134
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3soRc6nLGJJsOBb9WxVaiC
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@hanneshennche

Connect with Paula Gottlieb on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-gottlieb-herman-7970181b7/


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Time Stamps

00:05:09 - Career Path and Working with Children
00:08:07 - Engaging Children in Cooking
00:13:36 - Teaching Kids to Appreciate Real Food
00:16:07 - Transition to Virtual Cooking Classes
00:19:18 - Overcoming Cooking Challenges
00:21:26 - Working with Special Needs Adults
00:24:07 - Favorite Cuisines to Explore with Kids
00:27:29 - Importance of Family Involvement in Cooking
00:33:33 - Special Needs Cooking Programs
00:35:22 - Teaching Healthy Eating Habits
00:36:15 - Challenges of Organic vs. Non-Organic
00:38:17 - Engaging Kids with Gardening
00:45:30 - Where to Find Recipes
00:47:05 - Impact of becoming a chef


Sound Bites

"Food is our love language."

"Being a chef for me is mission-based."

"Engaging children in the activity... there's a connection to, and they're more likely to eat it."

"The more involved in the process, the more invested you get and the more likely you are to try and appreciate it."

"Children can do that if you give them guidelines, if you give them some structure."

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Joining us today is the founder of Hudson Staffing, Carmen Garcia. In this episode, Carmen talks about the standards and expectations in the private service industry, particularly in hiring private chefs. We discuss the importance of reference checking and meeting candidates in person, the shift in the job market for chefs, key personality traits needed for success, and the interview process, including the questions that should not be asked during an interview. Carmen also introduces the Agency League, a platform she co-founded to provide education, training, and networking opportunities for candidates in private service positions.

Discover how to upskill and put your best foot forward as a skilled chef in private households.

Listen to this brand new episode of The Private Chef Podcast on:

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/essential-standards-and-expectations-for-hiring/id1648363134?i=1000657791615
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7uAwcJ2JC6qZUcsXXvhMS1
Youtube - https://youtu.be/xSFxHXH3Moo


Connect with Carmen Garcia on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-garcia-a5224b15/

Visit the Hudson Staffing website to see their latest job opportunities https://hudsonstaffingservices.com/


Seeking a mentor to navigate the private service industry?
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Join our growing community of chefs and get your FREE e-book HERE https://www.privatechef.cc/joinus


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Time Stamps

[00:00:38] Reference checking process in agencies.
[00:06:22] Chef job market shift
[00:08:49] Longevity with families
[00:13:01] Personality differences in job roles
[00:18:27] Private chef job market insights
[00:21:56] Professional boundaries in private service
[00:26:58] Asking about candidates' children
[00:29:25] Matching lifestyle expectations with clients
[00:31:26] Expectations with increasing salary
[00:37:01] Private service job complexities
[00:39:17] The Agency League
[00:43:36] Building trust through networking
[00:45:31] The importance of candidate care


Sound Bites

"Being prepared to have those two to three references that can be contacted before a trial is offered definitely before an offer is made."

"Meeting in person just offers that other extra step of the vetting process."

"There's just something about actually meeting somebody in person or shaking their hand and seeing their entire body language, which is a long chunk of how this person will be inside somebody's home."

"Asking your age, your religion, your race, if you have children, your marital status. These are questions that shouldn't be asked."


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From childhood memories of food as medicine, Chef Annestasia Rivard has journeyed to become a professional chef in both commercial kitchens and private residences. Throughout her career, she shares the experiences and lessons she's gathered along the way. From unexpected opportunities to setbacks, she reflects on how they have molded her path, offering valuable insights and fostering growth, particularly in the private service space.

Annestasia is a certified Holistic Health Practitioner and a seasoned Private Wellness Chef with over 15 years of diverse culinary experience. Based in Beverly Hills, California, she specializes in crafting clean, green foods, vegan dishes, and high-protein options for ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Tune in to hear about her job setbacks, transitions, and successes that have defined her unique culinary career.


Listen to this brand new episode of The Private Chef Podcast on:

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/career-highs-and-lows-the-journey-of-a-private-wellness-chef/id1648363134?i=1000657161117
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4B3SutyNwecvTucRiT9Ls6
Youtube - https://youtu.be/-Ag_dSLt1xc

Seeking a mentor to navigate the private service industry?
Email me at hannes@privatechef.cc

Join our growing community of chefs and get your FREE e-book HERE https://www.privatechef.cc/joinus


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Connect with Chef Annestasia

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/annestasia-rivard/
Website https://www.eatwellbewellchef.com/

Time Stamps

00:00:00 - Early Passion for Food
00:07:03 - Balancing Single Motherhood and Career
00:12:08 - Understanding Body and Diet Connection
00:16:13 - Food as Medicine
00:19:06 - Client Success Story with Raw Vegan Diet
00:23:19 - Gourmet Raw Vegan Cuisine
00:24:47 - Challenges in Client Health Awareness
00:27:06 - Food and Mental Health Connection
00:39:58 - Adapting to Commercial Kitchen Environment
00:41:00 - Impact of COVID on Career Path
00:43:41 - Exploring Yacht Chef Opportunities
00:44:09 - Challenges of Working in Private Residences
00:45:58 - Discovering the 1% Niche Market
00:48:13 - Improving Resume and Finding Agencies
00:50:04 - Navigating the Private Chef Job Market
00:52:31 - Dealing with Job Rejections


Sound Bites

"Every experience, every client was like stepping stone to where you're going to go, stepping stone to where you need to go."

"Food is medicine. So, at such an early age, I was always introduced to food as it is a key feature in terms of how our health goes."

"The private household is more psychological warfare."

"Just don't give up. Every setback is a leap forward."

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