The hero of the film keeps changing jobs looking for something worth devoting himself to. His breezy attitude towards life and women changes when he accidentally discovers his talent for cooking. Soon he becomes a chef and joins a secret society of cooks. Little by little he becomes engrossed in the quest for the perfect dish. The infinite choices with which he is faced land him in funny, improbable situations. The women he meets along the way are reluctant to be a part of his obsession. Just before reaching the ultimate impasse, an unexpected development reconciles him with the relativity of things.