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Jessica
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How can I become a chef when I'm a vegan?
I've found that almost all culinary schools use meat and dairy products when teaching their students how to cook. Which school can I go to for my lifestyle? #chef #cooking #culinary #culinary-arts #cook #veganism
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Jasmine R, NT
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There are actually a couple different answers to this question. I will give you the long and the short from my research....
Since the vegan/plant based lifestyle is still pretty new in terms of market and education, its still a rather free playing field in terms of education. Most 'certified' Chefs (that have already attended culinary school) are now starting to integrate into veganism. If you want to be at the 'head of the class' this is probably the long but best way; and probably the easiest way to move into Management and Top Chef based positions. This would involve going through a program to cook all dishes including non-vegan food. This might pose a problem as I was told I may have to 'taste' some non-vegan Foods during the program.
However, you can also become a skilled plant based vegan chef with strictly experience in the industry. There are many plant based schools that will offer a certificate, however it will not certify you as a chef. 'Chef' is actually a term for skill and not education. I have listed my personal list of top schools below. (Please keep in mind that some of these schools are not based in the US.)
Www.rouxbe.com
Www.integrativenutrition.com
Www.thehealthsciencesacademy.com
and many others....
And before you decide to go through a program, make sure the credential is accepted by the organization to which you choose to apply. If you plan on working for yourself though, it might not matter as much.
Hope this helps.
Since the vegan/plant based lifestyle is still pretty new in terms of market and education, its still a rather free playing field in terms of education. Most 'certified' Chefs (that have already attended culinary school) are now starting to integrate into veganism. If you want to be at the 'head of the class' this is probably the long but best way; and probably the easiest way to move into Management and Top Chef based positions. This would involve going through a program to cook all dishes including non-vegan food. This might pose a problem as I was told I may have to 'taste' some non-vegan Foods during the program.
However, you can also become a skilled plant based vegan chef with strictly experience in the industry. There are many plant based schools that will offer a certificate, however it will not certify you as a chef. 'Chef' is actually a term for skill and not education. I have listed my personal list of top schools below. (Please keep in mind that some of these schools are not based in the US.)
Www.rouxbe.com
Www.integrativenutrition.com
Www.thehealthsciencesacademy.com
and many others....
And before you decide to go through a program, make sure the credential is accepted by the organization to which you choose to apply. If you plan on working for yourself though, it might not matter as much.
Hope this helps.
Subbaiah C N
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For a vegan, the thought of cooking and eating meat might be distressing, uncomfortable and just plain wrong. However, for chefs who make the lifestyle choice to eliminate meat from their diet, it does not necessarily mean their restaurant customers want to follow suit. Chefs who choose to cook meat in their restaurant are obviously required to taste it to ensure it is worthy enough to put their name to and sell it to a customer. So, those who choose not to eat meat may have to put their ethics aside in order to carry out their professional duties. Or did you know that every vegan saves nearly 200 animals per year? There is simply no easier way to help animals and prevent suffering than by choosing plant-based foods over meat, eggs, and dairy products. Maximum world community is going Vegan for different reasons. However, by becoming a Vegan chef you can recreate any dish by using plant based products.