In 1987, Ben Ford was knocking on restaurant back doors in San Francisco. He was looking for kitchen work, and there was one job to aspire to: head chef. 30-some years later, Ford has transcended that role with multiple restaurants, an artisanal sauce line and an online marketplace for local food purveyors. In a recent Office Hours Q&A, Ford shared lessons learned from a career dedicated to bringing integrity to the food that people every day.