I want to become a chef when I get older what should i do now to accomplish my dream? Because I love to cook.
2007-09-11 11:06:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
If you have no formal/institutional instructions of yet, it would be a plus. Note, a plus, not exactly a must. However, restos normally, unfair though it may seem, do give a positive slant on those whose training and background lends itself to verification -- read: institutions. Now, whether you do this or not, the thing is you have to put yourself out in the market. Try your luck. Start with the small to medium sized ones. If you've contacts who can help you, grab them! But most of all, the only way to make your dream come true is to wake up! Good luck!
2007-09-18 17:30:55 · answer #1 · answered by compradore 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a fine dream. You must work hard to make it come true because no one is going to give you anything in this life. If I were you I would go and talk with a real chef or maybe 3 or 4 of them (one at a time) and ask some questions. Write down a list of what you want to know. ask permission to watch quietly while standing out of their way so you can experience what it might be like to really be a chef. In todays world you MUST become educated FIRST and while acquiring that education you can pursue your dreams at the same time,,,,they might even PAY you to work in the kitchen. Start where you are,,,,use what you have,,,do what you can,,,never loose sight of what is important to YOU.
2007-09-11 12:06:50 · answer #2 · answered by wayne_burdeshaw 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cook and cook more! Keep up your grades and follow High School with some restaurant management classes and a cuisine school. It's important to get all the experience you can in the kitchen, but even more important to get the education to back it up. As a chef you'll either work for yourself (banks don't lend dummies cash to start up their own diners) or someone else (Head Chefs are usually graduates of more than one school), either way you have to be top of the class to succeed.
Good Luck!!!
2007-09-19 10:16:53 · answer #3 · answered by R M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you aren't saying how old you are now....but you can learn a lot at home, experimenting with recipes, etc. and your family will probably love it. Find out what are the best chef's schools and plan to get professional training...from the best if possible....and don't be lazy about it. Anything done well takes training by those who know.
Also, if you are younger...go talk to professional chef's...some will be flattered that you want to know about their skills...and ask them a lot of questions. You might even get some support when you are ready to get training...maybe even some on the job!
2007-09-18 16:40:29 · answer #4 · answered by samantha 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi There fella..its a great choice of career....but it takes a lot of hard work to be a top chef...and involves long hours n the heat and grease..But once you get the skill and grace than its just like atap dance.. I say you start experimenting in your kitchen..Try out the base . get to know the enhancers. Learn the skill of cutting and chopping. Learn the different chops and cuts like juienne turning extra.
Imagine the end product ..Task back your product if it fails.
Also read a lot and observe On a day to day basis..If you are dining out and like a particular dish smart talk the waiter and you never know you might be chattin away with the chef.
Try it out and see how it goes...
Alll the best and bon apetite...
2007-09-18 20:00:46 · answer #5 · answered by sam c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just remember, being a chef isn't all about the cooking. Take a ton of math, English, a foreign language, business, accounting, marketing, economics, writing, and at least one art class. That's on top of classes like home ec. You'll need all of those classes, they all figure in to being a chef. Good luck! It's a great creative career!
2007-09-11 11:48:28 · answer #6 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No your no longer too previous to be a chef on account which you are able to desire to do cooking than its ok. and likewise mot f the chef's are like your age and various the less than than chef's like waiters are: 17,18 and above
2016-11-10 04:07:28 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
getting a part time job in a restaurant is always a good idea they usually let you start during the holidays or at christmas when theyare desperate and need someone just to washup. once they can see your reliable and interested most places will encourage you to "help them out "
2007-09-11 11:25:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
cook alot, learn alot, and gear your studies toward culinary arts
2007-09-19 07:37:57 · answer #9 · answered by Smiley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take lots of sauna's. It gets hot in the kitchen.
2007-09-19 00:04:37 · answer #10 · answered by andyman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋