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Steven’s Answer
Start off in the dish pit or as a prep cook (if you already have some basic knife skills and understand how to use basic kitchen equipment). There is absolutely nothing better than gaining that real world experience. Most importantly do it 100% everytime with everything you do. No matter how tedious or monotonous the job, do it 100%. Ask questions all the time, if you don't know how to do something don't say "yes" just ask how to do it (this with give your sup. or Chef an idea of where you're at in your skill level). We all started off knowing nothing, don't trip. Observe, memorize, repeat. Watch cooking shows until you want to puke. Never break in the middle of a rush and do very job that no one else wants to do.
All of these things will help you get noticed and appreciated by your Chef (don't worry about what everyone else thinks). And be thick skinned....not everyone will love your food or your plantings, including your Chef and crew, and they'll be vocal about it! So get used to it and learn to fire back respectfully. And learn to say "Heard, Chef" or "Yes, Chef" out of respect of what that person had to do to get that spot.
THIS ISN'T THE CAREER FOR EVERYONE! It takes a crazy amount of crazy to want to work in a kitchen and even more to lead one. Be confident. If you survive you'll be part of an industry and family of some of the toughest, most loyal, and hard working men and women anywhere! Good luck.
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Kumar’s Answer
I am assuming you really love to be in this industry and enrolled in this course.
Find an internship/ entry level job in the field you would like to work hard, learn, excel and challenge yourself to grow continously. I believe that woudl be a best place to start.
Apply what you learn. Be open to any advice. Never take any criticism personally.
Love what you do...
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