100NO 687: Cooking Up Connection: Chef Ken Harris Empowers Us To Never Stop Cooking

About this episode

Chef Ken Harris shares his journey in the hospitality industry and the importance of continuous cooking.

Today’s guest is Ken Harris - a former chef whose career in hospitality began back in 1971, when becoming a chef in Australia was far from the glamorous or popular career path it can seem today. Over decades in the kitchen, Ken worked with people from all over the world, built a long career in hospitality, and worked in places including the Hyatt at Sydney’s Kings Cross and the Hilton Hotel.

People in this episode

Hosts: Marcus Pearce, Damian Kristof

Guest: Ken Harris

Topics covered

• cooking
• hospitality
• career development
• culinary arts
• personal empowerment

Keywords

• chef
• hospitality
• cooking
• career
• Australia
• culinary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hyatt, Hilton Hotel

Places: Australia, Sydney

More episodes of 100 Not Out

• 100NO 688: From Retirement to 100 Marathons with Chris Hobson · June 7, 2026 · 31 min
• 100NO 686: Fat, Muscle & Bone: How to Use DEXA Scans, Nutrition & Exercise to Age Magnificently · May 24, 2026 · 34 min
• 100NO 685: The oldest go karting group in Eastern Creek history · May 17, 2026 · 20 min
• 100NO 684: Celebrity Centenarians - The Secrets to Longevity from David Attenborough, Dick Van Dyke & Co · May 10, 2026 · 29 min
• 100NO 683: The Ultimate Longevity Exercise: Why Gardening Keeps You Strong and Connected · May 3, 2026 · 22 min
• 100NO 682: Everlab Reflections - How Conversations on Health, Responsibility, and Longevity Are Evolving · April 26, 2026 · 24 min