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How often do Culinary Arts skills lead to a job or career?

Before Job corps, I used to work in the kitchen at Easterseals Academy. I would prepare trays and make lunches for the students. I found myself working in a kitchen for three years and enjoyed it. I want to make this my career since I have worked in restaurants.

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Sean’s Answer

Employerers who are looking for entry level candidates will always side with ones with formal or better yet culinary education. Doesn't guarantee a spot but gives an upper hand as to those without. The best is hands on training from everything from dishwashing to hosting. Don't pigeon hole yourself til you know what your passion is Mystery baskets and those things are great once you have some skills but til you do remember you are in control of your path
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Matthew’s Answer

I was in the Food Service Industry for over 15 years. Being in many management position often times I have seen that learning the skills and what you need to know to run a kitchen or make it a career will take a lot longer than going to a culinary school. A common mistake I have seen is many people think they can be a chef because they can cook well, but there is a lot more to it than you think. You have to not only learn the skills to be in the kitchen, you also will need to learn management skills, inventory, conflict resolution, ordering, and time management. if you want to try with just skills and make it a career without an education you would need to start at a restaurant or in a kitchen and train under the most experienced cook/chef. Most of the career positions in a kitchen require a culinary test before you are offered the position. The ones I have witnessed involved a "mystery" basket and a set time to create a dish. Working in a kitchen is very hard and often long hours. If it is something you are passionate about start by continuing your journey in the kitchen while looking into a good culinary school. Good Luck!
Thank you comment icon Thank you, this is really helpful. Dennis
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