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What is the college process?
I would like to be a chef but I want to know what the college process is like and is it a great enough experience. #chef #culinary-arts
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Robert’s Answer
Asiah J.,
If you want to become a chef check out culinary agents.com and acfchef.org these sites will give you the insight of becoming a chef. as a retired Exec Chef, I will tell you that if you enjoy cooking not only for yourself but for family and are good at it, then it may be good for you, however, the hours are brutal sometimes. I have been an exec chef/culinary director for 35 yrs, on the healthcare side and I say that working 70 to 80 hrs a week was the norm for me and is not out of the question depending on where you want to land. You will start from the bottom and may start as a dishwasher, which you have to have the mind sense of knowing that even exec chefs clean the fryers and take out the garbage. You need to have a whatever it takes attitude to get to where you are going.
Good luck in your endeavors. also check out food52.com for their unique recipes
Happy hunting.
Chef Rob
If you want to become a chef check out culinary agents.com and acfchef.org these sites will give you the insight of becoming a chef. as a retired Exec Chef, I will tell you that if you enjoy cooking not only for yourself but for family and are good at it, then it may be good for you, however, the hours are brutal sometimes. I have been an exec chef/culinary director for 35 yrs, on the healthcare side and I say that working 70 to 80 hrs a week was the norm for me and is not out of the question depending on where you want to land. You will start from the bottom and may start as a dishwasher, which you have to have the mind sense of knowing that even exec chefs clean the fryers and take out the garbage. You need to have a whatever it takes attitude to get to where you are going.
Good luck in your endeavors. also check out food52.com for their unique recipes
Happy hunting.
Chef Rob
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Amber’s Answer
If you want to be a chef, then it will be a great experience for you. So exciting to know what you want to do in the future and your focus on a culinary career is great.
These sites will be helpful to lead you in the right direction or give you something to keep in mind.
https://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/14C87E57/4-Things-You-Need-to-Know-About-the-Culinary-School-Application/
https://culinarylabschool.com/how-long-does-culinary-school-take/
https://www.themuse.com/advice/thinking-about-culinary-school-4-things-you-should-know
These sites will be helpful to lead you in the right direction or give you something to keep in mind.
https://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/14C87E57/4-Things-You-Need-to-Know-About-the-Culinary-School-Application/
https://culinarylabschool.com/how-long-does-culinary-school-take/
https://www.themuse.com/advice/thinking-about-culinary-school-4-things-you-should-know
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Peter’s Answer
Asiah,
The best advice I could give you is to advise you to work in a restaurant for a few years before you go to culinary school. Most of our profession is nights, holidays and weekends, especially in the early years. Make sure you love cooking and working in the profession before you invest in culinary school.
I’ve always loved being a chef and the profession has been very rewarding to me. I’ve seen many people whom didn’t feel the same and wished they took another route. Know yourself and if you love cooking and the service industry. No matter what, do your best in school. Math, art, business classes, a second language is important. If you choose this profession, travel to other countries and states and learn different cuisines! 😎
Best of luck!
Cheers,
Chef Peter
The best advice I could give you is to advise you to work in a restaurant for a few years before you go to culinary school. Most of our profession is nights, holidays and weekends, especially in the early years. Make sure you love cooking and working in the profession before you invest in culinary school.
I’ve always loved being a chef and the profession has been very rewarding to me. I’ve seen many people whom didn’t feel the same and wished they took another route. Know yourself and if you love cooking and the service industry. No matter what, do your best in school. Math, art, business classes, a second language is important. If you choose this profession, travel to other countries and states and learn different cuisines! 😎
Best of luck!
Cheers,
Chef Peter