2006-11-02 09:24:17 · 4 answers · asked by dustin g 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Absolutely none. But you better have a firm dedication and commitment to good food, hard work, and food safety.
2006-11-02 09:26:42 · answer #1 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you want to do and where you want to go.
If you want to cook on the line or be a pastry chef, then you better be ready to throw it all in. Cooking is about dedication to the craft. That means 12-14 hr days, knowing how to pair foods, tasting foods, knowing and tasting wines. It all matters when it comes to being a cook. That is the difference between mediocrity and greatness. I suggest some light reading first, there are two books below, you can find many more in the same area of the bookstore or search category. It will also take time for the crime.
Expect to be A1 dish jockey and learn from the ground up. Always remember that there are Equadorians who are willing to work twice as hard and learn 4x's as much as you for half the money just to get your job. Education in the heat of battle will be the key to success. Stoge (st-ah-shz) at any place that will let you, work for free, just to learn and get tools of the trade.
If you have higher aspirations, then look towards schooling (but don't do it until you have done kitchen time). To get into the major areas of Sodexho, Aramark, Marriot, etc, and climb their ladders, you will need a degree. Look for a Culinary Management degree. Every chef is built to cook, but not all are built to lead. You will find out soon enough which one you are, or if you even want to stick it out in this industry very long, before plunking down the big bucks.
Books:
Becoming a Cook
The Apprentice: My Life in the Kitchen (Jaques Pepin)
2006-11-02 10:04:49 · answer #2 · answered by TriviaBuff 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A culinary Degree is great, but more importantly if you are passionate about food - and have a sense of what tastes good go for it. start as a dishwasher or prep cook. be ready to work very hard. work holidays. bad hours. mostly on your feet. and you must have a sense of urgency. good luck
2006-11-02 09:48:30 · answer #3 · answered by worldstiti 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what kind of cooking job you're looking for.Some places just
want experienced line cooks other places want someone who has had some
culinary training or school.
2006-11-02 09:28:20 · answer #4 · answered by venture1517 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋