BUT, I'm 17. I am skilled in the kitchen and front of house. And have a passion and good knowlage of food but what advice can experienced chefs give me? Im always ready to learn. I have a part time job in a supermarket bakery but want to move into a kitchen to do prep work.
2007-08-23 04:05:18 · 4 answers · asked by Robert R 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Get out of the supermarkets number one, unless you want to be only a Baker, also find an actual Culinary School to attend, not a Internet home course, they just want your money and you do not get the full effects like hands on training supplies you with. While you are in the course go to Major Hotels Like Marriott ETC. ask to talk to the Executive Chef and tell him/her your dream of becoming a Certified Chef and ask him/ Her, if you could be considered for hire, even if you have to start at the bottom, washing dishes, tell him you'll do it. Just get your foot in the door. If you do get the opportunity no matter what position, do your absolute best and when you have time, like on breaks Etc, go to where all the Chefs are working and ask questions, like, what can I do to help you !, I want to be able to do what you do, can you show me some tricks of the trade, Etc. Do not give up, just keep bugging them, the secret is to be humble and give them the credit even if you know of a better way.
2007-08-23 04:39:38 · answer #1 · answered by boopbaddabing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was making $12 an hour as a prep cook back in 2001 at a fancy country club. Polish up that resume and keep looking for a better job. I'm not saying bakery is bad, in fact polish up your pastry skills if you're into that. Around here businesses are BEGGING for pastry and bakers. My prep job turned into a carving job and making sauces with a nice raise. I ended up owning my own restaurant and being the head cook. Meanwhile, get your experience in, anything you can find to show diversity on your application to culinary school.
Good luck! Getting a Master Chef designation takes a loooong time.
2007-08-23 06:47:48 · answer #2 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the first thing I want you to know is that when you finish school don't expect to make lots of money (single digits per hour) 10 if your lucky. Make sure you pay attention and master the basics of cooking, once you understand what different cooking methods do to food then you can cook anything. Cook with confidence. Work on your knife skills....
2007-08-23 04:37:57 · answer #3 · answered by AROB03 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you flip burgers? can you say "Would you like Fries with that?" Your next job is just around the corner.
-HtJ
2007-08-23 04:09:42 · answer #4 · answered by hesterthehester 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋