'The Moment': Father Of Three Gets A Chance To Be A White House Chef (VIDEO)

'The Moment': Father Dreamed Of Being A White House Chef

"The Moment" came for Derek James. Once the head chef at a restaurant with aspirations of being the White House chef, Derek put his dreams on hold when the restaurant failed. With a baby on the way, he started working in Information Technology. This was ten years ago.

Now with three kids, Derek got a chance to prepare a banquet at the White House. After delivering a dinner that impressed, Derek pleaded his case to the current White House kitchen staff for a permanent position among them.

"There is nothing I’m not willing to learn. I want to work for the best chefs. I want to work for you guys," he said.

He got the job. He was offered a permanent position as the new executive sous chef to the White House caterer. He and his family will move across the country, from Burbank, CA to Washington, DC. Derek said this experience is a great lesson for his kids to never give up on their dreams. It's never too late to chase them and make them come true.

And it looks like more dreamers will get their chance. USA has reportedly begun casting for Season 2 of "The Moment."

For now, fans can see more inspiring stories on "The Moment" every Thursday at 10 p.m. ET on USA.

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