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What does a typical day look like in Culinary ?
What hours should I expect to working in this field?
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Caleb’s Answer
The industry of being in the hospitality/restaurant business is a labor of love and a passion. You will have to work long and strange hours, including holidays. Think of it from a customer's point of view... everyone wants to go out at the same time and at the same time you wish you could be out with friends and family.
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Paul’s Answer
You should plan on 12 to 16 hour days. You can expect to have extremely busy days and sometimes slow. But in the end you will be satisfied because you took the time and created a meal that your guests will love and will keep returning for more.
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Michael’s Answer
Wow, it really depends on where you are on the totem pole so to speak as well as the type of place you’re going to be working for. Take private clubs for instance, Mondays they are typically closed year round unless it’s over the holidays. But you could start as early as 6 am and stay as late as 2 am but a typical line or non salaried position your only doing a 8-8.5 hour day with some over time if your good. As a salaried employee though you could work some days (not all the time) depending on the event or who’s on vacation being there for up to 18 hours in a single day. Or typically at least a ten hour day most of the time. This holds true in most positions for a salaried manager.
Hours of the day can be different for everyone though as the culinary field is a 24 hour a day business, especially when it comes to hotels and senior care where they may have graveyard shifts.
But the culinary field has some benefits that other careers don’t have. Like learning a valuable lesson for cooking for yourself or loved ones when off the job. Also you typically if working in the kitchen you usually don’t have to bring food / lunch with you bc your company typically provides you with a meal. Most places typically serve what’s called family meal where the entire crew sits together and eats prior to opening to the public.
Plus there are other benefits that come with other places. You just have to search out where you want to be.
Hours of the day can be different for everyone though as the culinary field is a 24 hour a day business, especially when it comes to hotels and senior care where they may have graveyard shifts.
But the culinary field has some benefits that other careers don’t have. Like learning a valuable lesson for cooking for yourself or loved ones when off the job. Also you typically if working in the kitchen you usually don’t have to bring food / lunch with you bc your company typically provides you with a meal. Most places typically serve what’s called family meal where the entire crew sits together and eats prior to opening to the public.
Plus there are other benefits that come with other places. You just have to search out where you want to be.
Sarah Cockrell, MBA, MSCM
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Sarah’s Answer
A typical day in culinary can vary depending on your role and workplace, but it often involves tasks like meal preparation, cooking, baking, and plating dishes. Chefs and cooks may start their day early to prepare ingredients, plan menus, and organize kitchen equipment. Throughout the day, they might handle food orders, collaborate with team members, and ensure food quality and safety standards are met. Depending on the establishment, there could be periods of intense activity during meal times and quieter moments for cleaning, inventory management, and menu planning. Overall, it’s a fast-paced and dynamic environment that requires creativity, attention to detail, communication, safety, and teamwork.
I completed Culinary Arts school as a vocation while in high school. It was a great skill builder that I still use in my personal life, even though I don’t work in hospitality now. The acquired skills are transferable.
I completed Culinary Arts school as a vocation while in high school. It was a great skill builder that I still use in my personal life, even though I don’t work in hospitality now. The acquired skills are transferable.
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Raúl’s Answer
Depending on which area of the Culinary world you are. It varies from a Cafe, to a Restaurant. From a University Kitchen to a Family business restaurant. All of them vary and it can change depending on the are worked on. Nowadays because things are changed, modern-day chefs are aiming for at least 9 hours.
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James’s Answer
Hello, as the other chefs have said. It depends greatly on what type of establishment you are looking to work for.. me personally, work not leas than 10 hours a day
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