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Victoria
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Nogales, Arizona
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Is it really necessary to attend to a culinary arts school in order to succeed in the food industry?
I want to know what people think about spending money in culinary arts schools #college #culinary
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Dada Shaik
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Dada’s Answer
It is not a mandate but yes its highly recommended that you attend Culinary School to know the tricks and trades of the business.
Without a doubt your lecturers are a valuable resource, and they can potentially help you make connections and find a job after you've graduated.
Having a culinary school background can help you hone your palate and learn which flavors complement each other.
Going to school will expose you to many different flavors, ingredients, and cooking styles, which gives you versatility when it comes to choosing what style of food you want to cook.
A typical kitchen may invite hazards like fire, smoke, and sharp tools. Carelessness can often result in accidents. Spike in demand in the kitchen station can be unexpected in a hotel environment.
All of the mentioned above will give you an extra experience/immunity before hand in culinary arts school before you enter the real culinary world.
All the Best Victoria :)
Without a doubt your lecturers are a valuable resource, and they can potentially help you make connections and find a job after you've graduated.
Having a culinary school background can help you hone your palate and learn which flavors complement each other.
Going to school will expose you to many different flavors, ingredients, and cooking styles, which gives you versatility when it comes to choosing what style of food you want to cook.
A typical kitchen may invite hazards like fire, smoke, and sharp tools. Carelessness can often result in accidents. Spike in demand in the kitchen station can be unexpected in a hotel environment.
All of the mentioned above will give you an extra experience/immunity before hand in culinary arts school before you enter the real culinary world.
All the Best Victoria :)
Moe Faulkner
Chef Manager at ARAMARK
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Baltimore, Maryland
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Moe’s Answer
Hi Victoria,
Although it is helpful, no it is not necessary to attend culinary arts school in order to succeed in our field. I did not graduate from culinary school, and I am very successful. Depending on how far you intend to go into the field, you may want to take some business courses. That would be very helpful for the management part of the field. A major part of succeeding in culinary arts is hands on training. Nothing prepares you more, than working your way up in the kitchen. Start as a grill or prep cook and work your way to chef.