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Howard’s Answer

Yes, you can make a good living in the food service industry. It is not easy and you have to work your way up. You will not the best paying jobs to start. The more education and experience you have the more you can move up. It is hard work and you will need to be dedicated. Do not give up if this is what you really want to do. I wish you the best of luck.
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Rebecca’s Answer

Thank you for your question. I am glad to hear you have interest in culinary. Firstly, different people may have different standard of living. On the other hand, if you have interest in the career, you can do it good and make better income.
Below are my suggestions:
1. Watch youtube videos and read recipes to learn more cooking techniques
2. Practise more. You can find out whether you really have interest in culinary
3. Speak to someone who are in culinary. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Explore any part time or internship opportunities working in restaurants
5. Explore entry criteria of prestige culinary schools
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
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Nilka’s Answer

Hi,
Great question! I find my career in Culinary Arts quite fulfilling. However, to find out if it’s something you truly would like to pursue at this time, I recommend you job shadow someone in the industry. Another suggestion, find a local Chef at your favorite restaurant/eatery and ask to be mentored by them, or request to be hired as an intern. You can also find local culinary schools and speak to the professors there. They can also provide you with great industry insights/connections. Hands on experience is the best way to get a good feel for any career path.

Ultimately, everyone’s experience is different. Whatever your passion, start there, pursue that. If, at some point down the road, you decide to go in a different direction, you can always pivot; thats ok too.
I hope this is helpful. Best wishes!
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Robert K’s Answer

I think you income is eventually up to you. Do what you love the money will follow....title of an interesting book. There are no guarantees in life. You just have to put your best foot Forward. Live the journey of life fearlessly, learn from other's mistakes and successes. Learn from your mistakes as well.
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Kristen’s Answer

Hello Taytum,
Yes, chefs can have high earning potential, and like most career paths, you'll get out of it what you put into it. Executive chefs are in high demand in restaurants, but also in places you may not think about: School systems, retirement communities, hospitals, in recipe/product development, etc., but none of that comes without experience and excellence in your craft. If you are passionate about food, that's a start, but you also have to excel in cost control, management, and sanitation. The skills you learn in a professional kitchen are invaluable to life, things like embracing diversity, building a team, and working under pressure.
Culinary Arts is in-demand, dynamic, often fast-paced, and frequently involves long, physically demanding hours. However, good cooks and chefs tend to rise to the top quickly and make good money within a couple of years.
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Benjamin’s Answer

Hello Taytum, the simple answer is yes, you can make a decent living as a chef. This all depends on what you are willing to invest on your foundation of understanding the industry and time that you are willing to invest in learning technique, then time practicing and honing your craft. When I got in to this line of work around 45 years ago, it was because cooking for others gave me satisfaction and I knew of a couple chefs that made a decent living for themselves and families. There is lots of work ahead of you. The path is different for everyone. I encourage you to find a mentor that will teach you some technique and let you practice under supervision. best of luck to you.

Chef Benjamin
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