Wannabe chef

I've watched a lot of anime, but Nadesico is the only series I know of where the hero joins the crew of a spaceship hoping to become a chef.

Part of what makes the series such fun is that Akito doesn't have secret powers or hidden talents. He doesn't want to become the best mobile suit pilot, conquer the enemy, earn the respect of the famous guy, or any of those other things. Nope. Just hand him a knife and some scallions and he's happy!
 

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Wannabe chef