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Chef Haim Cohen Opens Restaurants and Supports Job Seekers Amid MasterChef Return

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By חדשות הבוקר

First reported by Mako · Aug 13, 2026

What happened

Chef Haim Cohen admits he finds watching himself on MasterChef embarrassing but praises the contestants' progress. He is opening two new restaurants in Tel Aviv and invites job seekers, especially former MasterChef contestants and those laid off from high-tech, to apply for work at his establishments.

  • 01Haim Cohen finds it embarrassing to watch himself judge on MasterChef despite years on TV.
  • 02He is participating as a guest chef in the new MasterChef season and praises contestants' progress.
  • 03Cohen describes judges' relationships as friendly and relaxed, with no tension.
  • 04He is opening two new restaurants in Tel Aviv's Dizengoff 99 area.
  • 05Cohen invites job seekers, especially ex-MasterChef contestants and laid-off high-tech workers, to apply at his restaurants.
  • 06He emphasizes low entry requirements and encourages motivated applicants to contact him.

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In this story
People
OrganizationsMasterChef, Channel 12
PlacesTel Aviv, Dizengoff 99

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MakoCenter · HebrewAug 13, 2026
Chef Haim Cohen Opens Restaurants and Supports Job Seekers Amid MasterChef Return
N12Center · HebrewAug 13, 2026
Chef Haim Cohen Opens Restaurants and Supports Job Seekers Amid MasterChef Return

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