Failed Pilot School in America, This is Chef Juna's Career Journey to Becoming a Celebrity Chef

Kapanlagi.com - Juna Rorimpandey, better known as Chef Juna, is a chef known for his firm and sometimes fierce character. It turns out that behind his tough exterior, he has a life journey full of challenges.

Before becoming a celebrity chef, Juna Rorimpandey went through various odd jobs and a long struggle until he finally found the culinary world. In fact, he once went to America to attend pilot school.

So, what is the journey of Chef Juna like, full of twists and turns? Check out the complete information below.

1. Daringly Migrating to America to Become a Pilot

The Career Journey of Chef Juna (Credit: Instagram/junarorimpandeyofficial)

In his youth, Chef Juna was known as a mischievous and brawling figure. In 1997, he decided to migrate to America to change his life.

Chef Juna hoped to become a pilot and enjoy a better life. On the other hand, he also wanted to leave the social environment in Indonesia that did not support his transformation.

2. Becoming a Restaurant Waiter in America

The Career Journey of Chef Juna (Credit: Instagram/junarorimpandeyofficial)

Living and studying in America is not as easy as it seems. The pilot school he dreamed of turned out to require a very large amount of money, and he could not afford to continue.

Eventually, he took on odd jobs to meet his living needs. One of the jobs he did was as a restaurant waiter.

3. Promoted to Sushi Helper

The Career Journey of Chef Juna (Credit: Instagram/junarorimpandeyofficial)

Chef Juna's perseverance and dedication to work finally paid off. After working as a restaurant waiter, he was given the opportunity to learn more about cooking, especially sushi.

A chef at the sushi restaurant saw Juna's potential and decided to teach him the techniques of sushi making. After some time, Juna was promoted to sushi helper or assistant chef to make sushi at the restaurant.

4. Became an Illegal Worker

The Career Journey of Chef Juna (Credit: Instagram/junarorimpandeyofficial)

Despite working for a small salary and having an illegal status in America, Chef Juna continued to strive to survive in the land of opportunity. During his time as a sushi helper, he had to work even harder to keep his job, as the risk of losing employment is very high for illegal workers.

5. Becoming a Celebrity Chef

The Career Journey of Chef Juna (Credit: Instagram/junarorimpandeyofficial)

Chef Juna finally succeeded in reaching the peak of his career after years of struggle. His expertise in cooking, especially Japanese and French cuisine that he learned while living in America, has made him a celebrity chef in Indonesia. He became widely known to the public after serving as a judge on the cooking competition MasterChef Indonesia since 2011.

6. A Brilliant Career and Wide Recognition

Chef Juna's Career Journey (Credit: Instagram/lucysteaknbuns_)

Now, Chef Juna is not only known as a skilled cook but also as a celebrity. He has managed to create a big name in the culinary world with various achievements he has attained. His daily content on Instagram often receives enthusiastic responses from fans.

So, that’s a glimpse of Chef Juna’s career journey from failing to become a pilot in America to becoming a celebrity chef. Let’s start following news about other celebrity career journeys, KLovers! If not now, when?

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