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Slower-paced cooking?

I love to cook, and would love to be able to do it for other people. However, I don't like the speed involved in being a chef for a typical restaurant (to get the food to the table of the customer). Is there an alternate career that might fit me better? Maybe a smaller cafe-style restaurant? #career-counseling #chef #culinary #restaurants

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Garcia’s Answer

I agree with Moe above, welcome and we in the industry truly do need more female representation. I would echo, start at a smaller cafe/restaurant, allow yourself to learn multiple positions/tasks/techniques to gain confidence and competency. You will see where your passion lies and gain strength in your speed. Best of luck to you.
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Moe’s Answer

Hi Rebekah!


I'm so excited that you are interested in the culinary world. We need more female chefs! To answer your question, yes a smaller café would be a better choice. I always suggest that people just coming into the field start in slower-paced kitchens. Cafeterias, small restaurants, or small scale catering companies, are all good options for first time jobs. Avoid hotels, stadiums, conference centers, etc. It would also be a great idea to maybe start somewhere as a prep cook and work your way up. That way you can do what you love and continue to learn at the same time. Wishing you the best!
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Christine’s Answer

Hey! Have you ever considered a pasty chef or baker, cake decorator? I believe any type of baking is always a slow and steady process. Its a super creative industry as well!
Sounds like it would be the best of both worlds for your interest. Plus the perks of sampling all the goodies you would create!!! : )
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caleb’s Answer

Catering, or some other outlet where you produce something for sale maybe at farmers markets or the like.
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Autumn’s Answer

I agree with other commentators that a small, family-owned restaurant or café might fit your idea. I would recommend to take a look at the menus and see how complex the items are as this might help determine the pace in the kitchen. A different recommendation may also be a retirement home/community as they spend significant time prepping and cooking one main meal versus making many different items to order. You can also find a lot of flexibility in this environment where they encourage you and/or give you the space to come up with your own recipes and creative ideas. This setting typically provides less-stressful back of house operations as well.
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