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Jada
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Potential culinary trade student here!
Hi, I have a few questions for someone who is in the culinary field. What are three important things I should know about this career? What does a typical day look like on this job? How did you know that this field was right for you?
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stephen Okello
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In the culinary field, three important things to know are:
1. Creativity: Culinary professionals often need to be creative in designing dishes, experimenting with flavors, and presenting food in an appealing way.
2. Attention to Detail: Precision in measurements, cooking times, and presentation is crucial in the culinary world to ensure quality dishes.
3. Time Management: Working in a kitchen requires excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and deliver dishes promptly.
A typical day in the culinary field can vary depending on the specific role. Chefs may start their day by prepping ingredients, planning menus, overseeing kitchen operations, and creating new dishes. Cooks may focus more on preparing and cooking food according to recipes. Both roles involve working in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with kitchen staff, and ensuring food quality and safety standards are met.
I don't have personal experiences , but many individuals realize that the culinary field is right for them due to a passion for cooking, enjoyment of working with food, and a desire to create delicious dishes that bring joy to others. Exploring different cuisines, experimenting in the kitchen, and gaining experience through internships or culinary school can help confirm if this field is the right fit for you.
1. Creativity: Culinary professionals often need to be creative in designing dishes, experimenting with flavors, and presenting food in an appealing way.
2. Attention to Detail: Precision in measurements, cooking times, and presentation is crucial in the culinary world to ensure quality dishes.
3. Time Management: Working in a kitchen requires excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and deliver dishes promptly.
A typical day in the culinary field can vary depending on the specific role. Chefs may start their day by prepping ingredients, planning menus, overseeing kitchen operations, and creating new dishes. Cooks may focus more on preparing and cooking food according to recipes. Both roles involve working in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with kitchen staff, and ensuring food quality and safety standards are met.
I don't have personal experiences , but many individuals realize that the culinary field is right for them due to a passion for cooking, enjoyment of working with food, and a desire to create delicious dishes that bring joy to others. Exploring different cuisines, experimenting in the kitchen, and gaining experience through internships or culinary school can help confirm if this field is the right fit for you.
Rich Mancini
Executive Chef
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Chicago, Illinois
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First thing to know is if you are serious and really want to be in the field, Realize that the work is hard, long and very rewarding
Secondly, realize that your party time, hang out time is pretty much over your working when other are playing
Third a typical day is usually 9-10 hours get in prep your station, do service, clean your station and leave the next guy or girl ready for service
Secondly, realize that your party time, hang out time is pretty much over your working when other are playing
Third a typical day is usually 9-10 hours get in prep your station, do service, clean your station and leave the next guy or girl ready for service
Howard Pierceall CEC, CCE WCEC
Chef, Chef Instructor, Business owner
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Sun City, Arizona
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The three things you need to know are to be on time, pay attention, and follow instructions.
The job is long hours, high stress, and hard work. You need to love the work and put in 100% effort all the time.
Attitude and hard work are your best friends. Work for a good company and chef, and learn as much as you can.
Go to school if that is an option. The same rules apply in school. The more you put in. The more you will get out of your school and work.
The job is long hours, high stress, and hard work. You need to love the work and put in 100% effort all the time.
Attitude and hard work are your best friends. Work for a good company and chef, and learn as much as you can.
Go to school if that is an option. The same rules apply in school. The more you put in. The more you will get out of your school and work.