Food Service

I wanted to know some tips into going into the culinary field. I have not done that much cooking, everything I have cooked has turned out pretty good, and once I make something once it just becomes second nature. So I know I have some skill, however I lack the technical knowledge and experience to just do things, to think up things, and all of that. However I have always had a passion for cooking, and I admire chefs a ton. There is a chance I could have a job apprenticing at a resturaunt and going to culinary school, but I would need to know most of the basics before I did that. I do not have enough money where I can just start throwing stuff in a pan and seeing how it comes out, atleast not often. I was wondering if any chef's or people knowledgable in the field cound give me some advice on how to get the basics down, flavors of stuff, techniques, so like any books or anything you would suggest?

Thanks a ton

2007-12-02 16:37:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do I go about getting a job as a cake decorator? Getting some sort of a degree in Bakery/Pastry?? Anyone been down the road?

This is a career change for me.

Thanks.

2007-12-02 09:54:58 · 9 answers · asked by flmarinecliff 1

what are some good job searches besides snagajob. im trying to find a job that makes more thant 8.50/hour.

2007-12-01 08:55:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an old boss that is giving me bad references. I quit there with no notice, and that started a dispute between them and me that elevated and got the gov. involved. Now I am looking for a second job again, and he is giving me bad references. Can I leave That job off applications? It will not leave a gap in employment history. If I leave it off is there a database for job history on someone. Or is there a do not hire database. I checked my credit report and there was nothing about job on there. If I leave this employer off future applications how will anyone know?

2007-12-01 04:40:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I work at Taco Bell. I was hired in the summer shortly after school ended. I planned on only staying for the summer, then quitting when school and football started. But for some reason, I did not quit and stayed. I still work there. Even though football is over, the job is cutting into my social and school sections of life. I don't work during the week (too much homework, I tried it out before), so I'm usually scheduled for my whole weekend. By the time I get off, it's too late to do anything. This cuts into hanging out with my friends, and doing other things outside of school. I can't tell you how many great football games I've missed because I had to work.

I got a job mainly to pay off my car insurance (they pay for gas because they use it a lot).

I already paid off a year's worth of insurance, so the rest is income just for me. So after I make a little more money, I kinda want to quit.

But my MAIN ISSUE is, can I be re-hired if I quit???

2007-11-29 12:25:17 · 2 answers · asked by DaClint 5

It's an application to work at a hotel. It's for servers, cooks, kitchen help, front desk, hostess, dishwashing, housekeeping, bus person etc. Here are the trick questions:

1. Number the following in order of importance to you:
-food
-cleanliness
-staff attitude
-staff courtesy
-atmosphere
-decor
-staff appearance
-fair prices
-service
-staff knowledge

2.Please descirbe the word hospitality as it applies to the restaurant and food service field.

3. In your opinion, who is most important in a restaurant?

(This hotel often has conferences and weddings.)

2007-11-28 14:32:32 · 6 answers · asked by Diet and fitness freak 3

i am trying to build up my resume...right now i work as a server and hostess at a restaurant and i can think of anything to put for that on my resume..help please..

2007-11-28 10:00:14 · 5 answers · asked by BB 2

About a month ago I posted me resume online. The job I was working for fired me after they found out. It was a written rule ok I understand that but shouldn't I got a warning or just been suspended. Well now I'm out of a job and can't even claim unemployment and all I did was send my resume to one job. Everyone I worked with including my manager knew I wasn't really going anywhere and I've also told the President of the company but they don't care. Well I still don't have a job and I've practically begged for my old job back but it hasn't worked. Ever since I left business has gotten hectic, two girls quit and 1 barely comes in without complaining. They also hired two more people but it's been two busy to train them. I have worked for this company for 1 1/2 years and have exceeded better than half of the other associates. Everyone want me back, my manager even said she'd do anything to get me back, but there's only so much she can do. I don't know sometimes people get money and forget how to treat others. I have no one to blame but I wish they would just give me another chance. When I tried practicaly begging for my job back all they said was it would't work out like I stole something, I mean I've seen people at the job do more than that and get away with it. It's like I'm getting the death penalty for speeding. Well I guess that's how life goes, but let me know what you think?

2007-11-28 09:54:46 · 5 answers · asked by tc22 3

2007-11-28 02:17:25 · 1 answers · asked by umesh u 1

I have a job interview tomorrow at Best Buy, this will be my first job interview. Do you think I should bring a resume and also should I dress up?

2007-11-27 12:40:38 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-27 10:48:28 · 2 answers · asked by gigi 1

If you work for a pizza place as a delivery person are they (the pizza place) required to pay for gas or any other expenses. Any prior experiences are welcome.

2007-11-27 09:28:35 · 8 answers · asked by Joe S 1

okay I'm gonna be 19 in a week and I just got hired at a strip club as a waitress. She, the lady that interviewed me, actually showed me around the club(it hasn't opened yet) and it's nice and she told me about the uniform(short shorts and a corset with fish net stockings, and I like the whole idea. I'm very attracted to anything sexual but it doesn't have to be physical. just looks and I like the idea of looking sexy and getting paid for it. (i'm far from ugly myself and actually working on modeling).i thought of taking the job because I've made tips wearing shorts working at a car wash before, and i was wondering if I'll make this kind of money when the club opens, also what is the enviroment like and the safety level usually.and do you think this will help in modeling.
p.s. I already told them I ain't strippin, cuz of my my self respect, but I see nothin wrong wit a girl lookin good and getting paid 4 it.

plez, no stupid reponses.and don't say get a job somewhere else.heard it

2007-11-27 02:17:21 · 10 answers · asked by Angelica Russell 2

ok I am 15 and I work at dairy queen and my boss is all the time complaining about how I do everything wrong and that she hates me.

I have been there 5 months and longer then any of the other employs becuase everyone except me quit and everyone except me has got a raise.

also I did not get payed for training for 3 days and all my boss does it ***** at me about every little thing.

so what should I do I DONT want to be broke but I dont wnat to go through the he*l*l I have to put up with to make 2oo dollars every two weeks

and they cheated me out of some money and did not give me my pay stub.

I have to work in the morning so do you think I should quit or what.

also can I get unemployment for this.

and could you tell me something I could do to make some extra money

please help

2007-11-26 14:57:20 · 2 answers · asked by Confused 2

I sent in a application online today and I was wondering what was the expected time they would call me for my interview?What age do you have to be for the job? Thank You

2007-11-26 12:46:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to get a job at the cheescake factory but i dont think that I have enough restaurant experience, so I'm going to lie on my resume, saying that I have had jobs that I haven't had. What's a good reason for moving from job to job without having moved to another city? I live in LA.

2007-11-26 07:54:20 · 9 answers · asked by theone111 2

I'm trying to get a waiter job and the interviewers always ask tell me a problem and how you solved it...Can someone tell me a few good answers to this question that I can use on my job interview?

2007-11-26 07:15:39 · 6 answers · asked by theone111 2

a certain Hotel Plaza in Regina Canada Saskatchewan is offering a job oppenning and they offered it to me thru email ,how can i find out if this is real since i'm not from Canada? pls. help thanks

2007-11-25 15:13:51 · 5 answers · asked by dodong 1

2007-11-25 13:01:17 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm 21 and good looking and I really need a second job. I'm sort of feminist and I don't really like the idea of walking around in sexy clothes and getting paid for it, but I think since it's not stripping or anything like that, then I could probably handle it. I work odd hours at a cleaning business during the morning and early afternoon and that's why Its hard for me to find a second part-time job because it has to be at night. I was thinking a restaurant would be my only option--I can't really handle insane places however like coney islands though, because I was bad at it. Should I give it a try? I don't plan on working there forever but I heard they make GREAT money.

2007-11-24 05:09:42 · 9 answers · asked by penguin 1

I'm already on a couple of lists, in reachable bands. Trying to expedite promotional opportunity.

2007-11-24 05:09:01 · 1 answers · asked by lady88 1

I finally had it with my boss last night when she came in on her day off and was joking with a customer about how long it was taking me to get his whole chickens marked and ready for him. So I left my uniform and that with a note that she will see this morning. There are other reasons I left (including 6 days a week after I said I couldn't do it three months ago) but I need to know what to put on my new applications I send out Monday. I worked there for 4 months. I am a single parent and hadn't worked for the past 3 years (I worked from home freelancing) and need a current reference. How should I explain why I left without notice?

2007-11-24 01:13:34 · 7 answers · asked by operaphantom2003 4

i have a job interview at Wendys next week. What are some questions do you think they will ask me?

2007-11-23 07:59:26 · 12 answers · asked by say what? 1

I went for a job interview the other day for a cruise ship admin position,organised by an agency.I made a real effort to look good-instead of a suit however i wore a black tank top over a white shirt,to look different.My friends said i looked very smart.Everything went very well.2 days later i had a call from my agent saying the company did not want to employ me based on the fact that i was poorly presented and i talked too much!! I think they were making excuses for my overly confident manner.Is it possible to look/sound too interested? and does this put employers off? does the grounds for refusal to employ sound unfair to you? and have you had a similar experience?

Thanks.

2007-11-23 05:28:17 · 11 answers · asked by chaosbucket 1

List, in order, which one of these places you would want to work at for your first job; Fazolis, Arbys, Burger King, Taco Bell, Pizza King, and Subway

2007-11-23 04:22:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

hey guys ive been in my current job for 2 1/2 yrs know and its in a catering hall. i went for an interview in search for another job in the air port and i got the job i told my new boss that i can work full time and to put me any hours. i dont know wat i was thining i just wanted a shot to start a new job and to see if i likeit . i make decent money at my current job the only problem is that everyone is getting promotted but me ppl ive trained are getting promoted . at the airport job i can make up to $ 100 in tips a night but an hour i get paid only 4.50 as appose to the 9.50 that i get paid at my current job plus tips ( mabey 15 dollars a night ). i have three weeks to give in my 2 week notice and i dont know if its worht me leaving my current job to new job that relize on tips i dont know wat to do or say i want to tell my boss a good excuse so that he can put me on a leave of absence and i can come back with the same pay if i decide to so friends wat should i do please let me know

2007-11-21 19:18:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't want to go this year. And my pal says that if I don't go it would look like I am not a team player. I don't see that. What about you guys? I am here to work and go home.

2007-11-20 01:34:54 · 7 answers · asked by renosgirl2006 4

TGI Fridays was the worst spot I have ever worked in. Ive been there for a month and learned alot and did the best job I could. Ive served before in gourmet so I know what I was doing.

But since these "tween snotty obnoxious servers decided to tell my boss "oh I don't think hes learning it" My boss fires me and says I don't think you're coming along. How would you handle it? luckily I have another job and only did this part time but the other servers weren't very sociable at all to me. What is the best way to leave? Im not going to stand there like a donkey and say Oh thank you for the opportunity.

2007-11-19 13:42:14 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-17 10:19:23 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-17 09:35:13 · 2 answers · asked by alt 1