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How to know if culinary is really something I want to pursue?

What strengths or experiences would I need for Culinary?

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Emily’s Answer

Let me be honest, if you don’t know- you do know. Culinary is not about a job, it’s about passion, expression, and personal fulfillment. If you don’t love it, you’ll hate it. All of the Chefs I have the privilege of knowing are obsessed with their craft( self included). If you are a toe in, try volunteering at a food bank, church or community type kitchen to see how it all works. There are so many roles that make restaurants/ food establishments work. I encourage you to explore those options as well.
Best of luck! I hope you find your best fit.
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Saurabh’s Answer

There are various factors to understand if you’re interested in culinary

1. Do you like to cook?
2. Are you able to think creatively to come up with ideas for dishes if an ingredient list is provided to you?
3. Do you like working 12 hour shifts in restaurants?
4. Do you have financial bandwidth to pursue a 3/4 year culinary degree and experience working as an assistant to a chef?
5. Do you have any health issues like asthma that can prevent you from working near fire and heat?
6. Do you enjoy the process of creativity and pressure with tight deadline to deliver?
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Tiara’s Answer

Diving into the world of culinary isn't a journey for the weak! It's a journey for the committed, tenacious and determined! It's truly an immersive lifestyle far beyond what you learn in class or what you cook in the kitchen. It's an appreciation for the arts, a challenge to grow and an irrestible urge to see a connection to food in everything you do. To know if culinary is truly something you want to do, I would say its best to test the waters. Try different foods, see if you can get in some kitchens and truly explore the wide range of culinary options out there. Do you enjoy culinary shows or adventures? Does the culinary arts excite you or intrigue you? Are you interested in culinary for the love of food, or do you have a financial incentive? These questions will help build some perspective around culinary and if its something you truly want to pursue as a career. I will say these arts require humility and the ability to work as a team. These characteristics will take you far. I've heard the saying before that you have to be quite deranged to choose culinary... I think that's just an expression that speaks to the hard work and dedication that it takes at times. Long hours, tough chefs, irrecoverable mistakes. However just in any other field or career, like medical, law or education, the output is worth the blood sweat and tears in the end. I hope this helps empower you decision. Follow your heart, and good luck in your future!

Tiara recommends the following next steps:

Research positions or career paths within culinary.
Find oppotunities to explore different foods in the kitchen and at the table.
Determine your reason for your interest; is it spirit led?
Understand the full journey in front of you. Are you prepared to commit?
Have fun and make memories!
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Michael’s Answer

I’ll disagree with one piece of advice here: you do not have to already know that culinary is your passion. That’s exactly what experience is for. I’ve spent most of my life in professional kitchens, and this business has changed for me many times over the years.
The easiest way to find out if culinary is really for you is to work in a professional kitchen. Not a class, not cooking at home, and not watching cooking shows. Get a job in a busy kitchen and experience a Friday night service.
You don’t need to walk in with amazing culinary skills. I can teach someone how to hold a knife, make a sauce or work a station. What is much harder to teach is work ethic, dependability, organization, urgency and the ability to stay composed when you’re getting buried.
Loving food and loving the restaurant business are two very different things. You won’t know which one applies to you until you experience it.
So don’t worry if you’re unsure right now. Get into a kitchen and find out before spending a lot of money on culinary school. The kitchen will answer that question for you pretty quickly.
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Rebecca’s Answer

Thank you for your question. You can try a few things below to determine whether you really like culinary :
1. Do you like reading cooking?
2. Do you like to learn cooking techniques and reading cook books?
3. Try to cook some dishes and ask for your friends and family comments?
4. Speak to someone who are working in the industry.
5. Explore any part time or short term working opportunities in restuarants
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
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