Dad: Owns
Vietnamese restaurant
Mum: Archivist at National Gallery
Gender
Male
Family/
Situation
Two siblings:
one is a Chef; the other is at TAFE
School
Year 11
Tertiary Package
Subjects
Studied
Ranking
(1 =
best)
Maths 2
English 3
Hospitality (SNAPS) 2
Sociology 4
Music 1
(1 = best)
Playing guitar 1
Hockey 2
Work 3
Monday
Band practise
Tuesday
Hockey training
Wednesday
Band practise
Thursday
All day I work at the restaurant, and that evening as well.
Friday
Work at the restaurant
Saturday
Hockey game in the morning, do a few hours labouring and
then work at the restaurant
Sunday
Labouring during the day, cooking at the restaurant at
night.
Communication
I am I guess reasonably articulate. My family always call me
motor-mouth because I love having conversations with anyone
and everyone.
Negotiation
I would much prefer to talk my way out of circumstances than
fight my way out. I don’t really ever put myself in a
position where I need to negotiate. That’s not to say that I
get trodden on.
Numerical
I really have to work to do well in Maths. In my family's
culture, it is really important to work hard and to achieve.
Technological
I am not into sitting at computers, but will if I have to.
The only real technology I touch is my music equipment and
mixer. That’s all I need or want to be involved with. Mum
also insisted that I get a mobile phone because I am barely
home.
Social
I have so much going on and whatever social life I can get,
I love to get. I am looking forward to being 18 so that I
can unwind after work with some friends at a bar or
something (even if my parents don't approve).
Physical
I take care of myself and play hockey. I am always on the
go, so perhaps I don’t eat as well as I should.
Creative
I am probably much more creative rather than practical. I
love writing music when I can and music is my creative
outlet.
Leadership
I am a good leader. I don’t do it often but when I do it, I
am pretty good.
Practical
I probably wouldn’t know how to change a light bulb, but
that’s ok because I’m not an electrician. When it comes to
working in the kitchen though, I am your man. I use the
skills which I am good at and don’t bother with the rest.
Home duties
My parents don’t expect much of me because of my work
commitments. In fact sometimes when I arrive home, I find
that my room is clean and washing done. Mum really make it
easy for me to do what I want/need to do.
Good at European and Vietnamese cooking
(as a result of my Vietnamese background) and at playing
guitar, good at saving, very adaptable, a hard worker, friendly and
a good conversationalist, understanding and versatile.
Casual work: I am
working currently at Dad's restaurant in the city. I also help
my friend's Dad on the weekends to do some labouring as he is a
landscaper.
Work Experience: I did work experience in the kitchen of The Hyatt Hotel. This
is what switched me on to wanting to become a chef plus having the
family business to work in.
• OHS certificate
• Doing a Certificate II Hospitality, in Dad's
restaurant I work at.
• First aid certificate
Your choice: Work in the
hospitality industry
Parent's expectation of you: To open a second
restaurant and run it for the family.
In a further interview,
Jordan revealed
a lot more about himself. Click
here
for Jordan's
personal details and views.
