French chef serves up 1,200 meals

CLARK FREEPORT – Jean-Louis Leon, executive chef of Quest Hotel, doesn’t mind working extra hours to serve thousands of food packs for the PBA bubble delegation.

The French chef de cuisine, who works from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., said he and his 17 kitchen staff members are glad they are able to keep their jobs during these uncertain tImes caused by the pandemic.

“I think everybody is pleased that we have a job. It has been a struggle for everyone,” said the 53-year-old chef, whose wife Mia serves as general manager of Quest’s Cebu branch.

Leon, who has 33 years of experience in the industry, bared they are serving 1,200 packed meals each day for the league delegation along with 50 to 100 sets of morning and afternoon snacks.