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Howard Pierceall CEC, CCE WCEC

Chef, Chef Instructor, Business owner
Business and Financial Operations Occupations - Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Sun City, Arizona
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bryan Mar 18 481 views

What companies are hiring for people who choose culinary arts?

I am a student at the San Jose Job Corps.

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Fen Jan 09 1198 views

How much training is needed in order to become a food scientist?

For an average food scientist since I am interested in the science field.

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Sophie Mar 07 476 views

Do you need Spanish credits to pursue a career in Culinary Arts.?

I've taken Spanish 1 and want to know if Culinary School requires any kind of foreign language classes.

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Ebitobor Apr 05 491 views

What is the best skill to acquire How do I start a business if I'm still acquiring the skills Why don't my parents want me to follow my passion in baking??

My passion is baking but my parents believe I should go to college and get a white collar job
They don't believe in my passion
I want to understand why that is so

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Diego Mar 15 567 views

How and where can you obtain a food handling permit in California?

I was wondering about this question when I was looking at a subway job application and saw the requirement is a food handling permit.

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Angel Oct 14, 2023 668 views

What's the best way to start your own bakery?

I wish to open my own bakery bit I'm not sure where to start

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Kenley Jan 05 688 views

How to get better at baking and what new recipes to try? I am thinking of owning my own bakery when I’m older!

any favorite recipes? I would love to try them!

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Tanya Jan 12 985 views

How much education required for pastry chef ?

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Romy Dec 08, 2023 662 views

Would it be wise to drop out as a sophomore to go ahead and get my GED and start a job?

I'm a sophomore in highschool and I am really tired of how I am treated by teachers lately. Should I drop and and get my GED instead? I really want to get a job soon.

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Anthony Aug 29, 2023 1052 views

What are basic things you should know before starting Culinary school

I have interest in becoming a chef when I am older and eventually own a restaurant. I am not really sure what to expect from culinary school. Do we start with basics or is it already assumed we know the basics.

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Misael Oct 03, 2023 359 views

What are the good and bad side as a chef in the US?

Hello, My name is Misael, I’m a 7th grader, in middle school. I been considering being a chef as my career path in my future. I been wondering what is upside, and a downside as a chef. Also, another question I would like to know is, what is a average salary as a chef/cook. If there is any...

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Laney Oct 07, 2023 335 views

why do we need to prepare to work at a young age?

Why do i need to prepare at a younge age

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LaJuan Oct 10, 2023 830 views

How do herbs and other plants make the food taste and smell better?

I'm a young cook trying to learn and get a better understanding of herbs and spices

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Ashten Oct 03, 2023 509 views

How do chefs remember what ingredients and amounts of ingredients when they make food for customers?

I am a student at Waimea high school, for my career path, I want to be a chef
Do chefs have a book or papers saying how to cook different dishes or do they have to remember all of it by mind

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Ashten Oct 03, 2023 463 views

What types of work eviornments do chefs work in ?

For example do chefs only work in restaurants or could they also work in food trucks?
I'm a student that goes to Waimea high school and i want to choose culinary as my career path.

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Jaylyn Oct 10, 2023 501 views

How does Being a Chef work?

Is being a chef something that you will get tried of doing it or something that you get mad at doing. Is being a chef hard to do.

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kiara Jul 25, 2023 389 views

What are most qualifications that someone needs for becoming a pastry chef?

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Naomi Jul 31, 2023 608 views

Why do chefs be under so much pressure and how do you deal with it??

Hello my name is Naomi,

When do you feel like you're done with that trade?

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Arum Aug 06, 2023 457 views

How do I know if I should commit to a career?

I want to be a chef, and maybe open my own restaurant but how do I know if it's right for me? I don't want to be miserable.

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Kendall Aug 17, 2023 540 views

What seperates a sous chef from a executive chef?

whats the difference in their responsibilities.

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Szarelle May 30, 2023 428 views

When did you realize you wanted to become a head chef instead of a sous chef?

Mom had noodles and cooked them and they were tasty. Thats what inspired me

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CareerVillage Office Hours Sep 01, 2023 1488 views

Pros and cons of being a part of a union?

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Liv Jun 13, 2023 1004 views

How can a teen trying to get in a bakery experience get an internship at a small business?

I am very interested in becoming a professional baker and owning a bakery someday. I am only 13, but I would like to start planning from this age so that in 22 years, I can have a stable job at a bakery, and have finished culinary and business school by then to be on my way to my own bakery.

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Manuel Jun 16, 2023 675 views

What other skills you learn in Culinary Arts besides cooking?

I'm wondering, in Culinary Arts do you just cook or do you also learn other skills?

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Gabriel Jul 25, 2023 329 views

What steps would you recommend I take to prepare to enter the Culinary Arts field?

is there anything important I should do before I try and enter this field.

Jackson’s Avatar
Jackson Aug 14, 2023 333 views

What are 3 things I should know to succeed in the Culinary Field?

How to I work my way up the chain of command? What are some challenges that I will have to face?

Erica’s Avatar
Erica Aug 24, 2023 785 views

How do you start your own restaurant business?

I'm a college student that is majoring in computer science. I always had a dream of pursuing culinary and run my own restaurant or bakery, but I don't know where to begin or is it a good idea in the first place.
Any thoughts or advice, please share.

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Nancy Jul 31, 2023 411 views

What does a typical day look like for a 5-star Chef?

I´m a San Jose Job Corps student and Iḿ studying culinary

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Nancy Jul 31, 2023 843 views

What level of education do I need to become a 5-star chef?

high school diploma or GED, but many seek formal culinary arts training and earn a certificate or a degree at a vocational college or private art institute. For example, the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) offers a certificate, associate's, bachelor's, and master's degree.

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Aiden Aug 01, 2023 352 views

What is a tip for getting better in the kitchen?

I am a mediocre chef in culinary, always looking for ideas, tips, or even recipes.

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Naomi Jul 31, 2023 339 views

What are the tools I need to be a Chef?

Hi, I'm a san jose job corps student, studying Culinary.

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Jayden May 09, 2023 253 views

What kind of income does a head chef/sues chef receive and is it enough to provide for two adults Adding to that, is it enough money to live comfortably??

I'm a bit concerned about the money ill is getting as I know not everyone can be a sues/head chef right after getting a degree.

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payton May 22, 2023 590 views

How hard is it to get a well-paying culinary job?

I was wondering how much competition there is, and if the culinary arts are worth it.

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brian Jun 05, 2023 354 views

what kind of working traits do i need for being a head chef ?

what kind of work values or ability do I need for a seafood native american Mexican cuisine

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Tristan Jun 22, 2023 351 views

Does being a chef pay well?

Wanting to go work as a cook

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Rose Jul 16, 2023 280 views

What path does it take to start your own bakery?

Baking is one of my favorite hobbies. I’ve tried many new recipes and it is so much fun.

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kiara Jul 25, 2023 430 views

What kind of schooling does it take to become a professional pastry chef or regular chef?

Is it going to take some fancy school to get to where I want to be? Does it have to be such an expensive school in order to get ahead most of the people becoming chefs?

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brian Jun 05, 2023 241 views

How do i start as a head chef?

hi my name is Brian I am 20 years old and I'm going to job corps im really interested in being a head chef

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Keren Jul 20, 2023 533 views

How do you know what amount to set for your salary?

What are the interviewers actually asking? How do you know if something isn't enough as an entry-level position?

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Levi Jul 12, 2023 529 views

What are some tips multi talented people looking for a job?

What are some tips multi talented people looking for a job

I have talentes in multiple things because of my enthusiasm for my hobbies. But I want to find a good job for a 16-17 year old

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Kailey Jul 13, 2023 313 views

What type of job should I get if it’s my first time?

I’m in grade 12.

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nylaia Jul 13, 2023 447 views

How do I start looking for careers I could possibly interested in?

Im wondering this because I need help finding what careers I would be interested in.

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Dakota Jul 11, 2023 271 views

What is a good financial point to start a catering business?

How much money should I have saved up to invest in my own business.

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Hailee Jul 11, 2023 506 views

How early should you start thinking about a permanent career/job choice ?

Like in middle school, or high school. Even earlier?

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nierre Jul 12, 2023 390 views

How do you tend to stay motivated when things keep crashing down on you?

An other words, what are some tips to stay motivated. I'm not eligible to work without a working permit. I don't know what school i'm going to. I have no way of income and its hard to stay positive when you're young and have to provide for yourself.

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Natalie Jul 07, 2023 439 views

How do you make enough money to save money?

One thing I realize is: People can make a lot of money yet they may not have enough left over to actually use on themselves. (even with six figure salary money) This can happen due to debt or necessary living expenses. (I totally get that) But the fact that someone making 250k a year can't...

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CareerVillage Office Hours Jun 29, 2023 417 views

What are traits employers look for and need ?

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xcaret Jun 30, 2023 543 views

How did you find the right pathway and being 100% sure?

I am struggling to find my true passion as i have a lot of different aspirations and passions but i simply cant choose. There are so many jobs in the world and i wanna be able to discover the best option for myself but I'm unsure how to find it, any suggestions on choosing the right career...

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CareerVillage Office Hours Jun 27, 2023 365 views

What volunteer activities would you recommend for students interested in your career?

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CareerVillage Office Hours Jun 27, 2023 242 views

I want to go into a trade instead of college; what might you recommend for following that path?

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