What It’s Like to Be a Commis at the Bocuse d’Or

Mimi Chen served as the commis for Team USA at this year’s Bocuse d’Or. The commis must be under the age of 21 at the time of competition, and must win the Ment’or Young Chef and Commis competition to qualify. Chen trained with Team USA Head Chef Matt Kirkley for more than a year to prepare for the competition in Lyon, held late January. She reflects on what she learned from...