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Robert Mingus

Culinary Director
Management Occupations - Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Poplar Grove, Illinois
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Szarelle May 30, 2023 583 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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Szarelle May 30, 2023 498 views

When thinking about foods to put on your menu, what factors do you take into account?

When thinking about foods to put on your menu, what factors do you take into account?

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Damian Apr 03, 2023 403 views

Any Chefs or Head Cooks might want to answer some questions about their careers?

I would like to ask three questions about the Culinary arts journey! 1. How and where does an individual in your field get experience from? 2. Does your career allow you to have time and money for things and Hobbies you love? 3. What movie or book would you say best represents your current...

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Klaire Mar 22, 2023 981 views

When will I be able to be better than Gordon Ramsey?

I want to be a gourmet chief and a baker, because it was my dad's dream to have his own restaurant and after he passed I will do his dream. But my personal dream is to be better than Gordon Ramsey!!

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michelle Aug 16, 2019 3324 views

What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a chef?

#chef #culinary-arts #culinary #cooking

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Sofia Mar 23, 2023 1062 views

What’s your favorite part of working here?

What’s your favorite part of working here?

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Daniel Feb 16, 2023 491 views

What will help me to run a chainsaw?

I am 16 and I want to work with my dad. My dad is a logger and so was my pap.

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Nayeli Mar 14, 2023 506 views

How much time, money, and effort is needed to jump start a restraunt?

Is the time and effort worth the business at the end of the day?

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tommy Feb 14, 2023 866 views

what are some abilities ill need to be a chef?

id like to work on my trade and work on the abilities id need as a chef

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Shane May 14, 2019 1204 views

Can I Get Into The Culinary Arts If I Test At A 9th Grade Level?

#chef #chef #culinary #culinary-arts #food #cooking

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tommy Feb 14, 2023 510 views

what does a regular day look like for culinary?

im looking to know what a day as a chef looks like.

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AALIYAH Jan 24, 2023 457 views

what are the benifits as a head chef ?

i have no experience in the kitchen, what does this mean for me?

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AALIYAH Jan 24, 2023 324 views

where would i begin for a first time chef ?

where would i be in the kitchen since I have no experience

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Tvisha Jan 16, 2023 522 views

Best choice in culinary arts ?

I am honestly interested in all aspects of culinary arts, be it photography or creating new recipes or staying in kitchen for long hours or even writing about food.
What currently and in the next 10 years has the most scope to expand?

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Jhy'Deisha Nov 17, 2022 508 views

How should I manage my time in high school????

What is the best way to manage my time in high school?

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james Dec 08, 2022 858 views

what dose it take to open you own restaurant after becoming a head ?

what would it take for a head chef to get their own restaurant and to transition into their own company

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Saul'Dia Sep 29, 2022 586 views

What would a typical day look like as a baker's assistant?

I am 20 years old and want to make a career in Baking or Pastry Arts. I enjoy baking for my friends and family and seeing the enjoyment when everyone tries my desserts. I'll like to start as a baker's assistant or something similar to that, so I'm able to get more experience before I branch off...

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Elliott Sep 23, 2022 844 views

Why did you decide to become a head chef?

What made you want to become a chef working in a restaurant. Did you decide to do it for the love of food or for a deeper meaning.

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Elliott Sep 23, 2022 676 views

What is the most fulfilling part of being a head chef?

What part of being a chef brings the most joy is it the art of making the meal for an individual or is it a much larger aspect.

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Fredrick Sep 09, 2022 424 views

How do you start off the day in this career ?

When you start your career how does the day typically start?

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Gourav Sep 03, 2022 1121 views

What exactly do data scientists and data analysts do?

I'm trying to explore these fields and looking for universities in the US that offer these programs

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Genevieve Sep 05, 2022 2626 views

What should I do if I don't get an internship?

I will graduate in May 2023. I've been looking around for accounting internships in my local area and remotely, without much success. If I'm unable to secure an internship, should I get a part-time job, or should I do something else?

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Azul Aug 22, 2022 687 views

What are some of the best skills you need to have in the culinary arts field?

Student at the David L. Carrasco Job Corps Center, improving my culinary arts training.

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karla Jun 29, 2022 1503 views

I am taking culinary arts and I have some questions and doubts about this career.

1. What steps would you recommend I take to prepare to enter this field?
2. What related fields do you think I should consider looking into?
3. What are the most effective strategies for seeking a position in this field?

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Elijah Nov 23, 2021 494 views

In Culinary Arts how do you target the ultimate health diet and write about it?

#culinary-arts

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Ashneel Jul 28, 2022 2798 views

what is your typical day as a chef like?

thank you!

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dekqature Aug 08, 2022 608 views

What is a good start for a young chef?

I've been cooking all my life and I like think I have a passion for it.

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Ashneel Jul 28, 2022 524 views

Are you allowed to cook without anyone watching you? I am very self-conscious and don't want anyone watching me.

As a chef, are you allowed to cook without anyone watching you. I am very self-conscious and don't want anyone watching me. Thanks for your answer.

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Tim Jul 13, 2022 879 views

I'm interested in working in Culinary arts here are some things I was wondering about the industry

What are the best and worst things about being in the cooking industry?

Why should I join this industry?

What are the benefits of being a cook/chef in a restaurant?

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Anastasia Oct 21, 2019 867 views

What drove you to become a cook/chef?

#culinary # #culinary-arts #chef #cooking #hospitality

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ahmed Jan 21, 2022 861 views

what is the best business major degree in the work field ?

im thinking about : 1- business administration 2-international trade and business 3-finance and banking 4- logistics and business 5-economics #business #entrepreneur #business-management #management #college-major #work #finance #degree#...

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Zariah Dec 14, 2021 1342 views

What is it like being in culinary arts or a chef in general?

#creative #cooking #culinary-arts #culinary #chef
I asked this because I want to hear you guys experiences. I believe it's creative, fun and learning experience

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Zariah Dec 14, 2021 1394 views

What kind of problems do you deal with as a Chef?

#chef #issues #help #culinary-arts #hospitality
I asked this question because I want to know what I have to look out for when entering the position

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Jimmy Oct 14, 2021 718 views

How can I be a successful entrepreneur and create a line of businesses that create jobs for low income people.

#en #entrepreneur #business #business-management #finance #management

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Kyah Nov 29, 2021 489 views

If you own a restaurant. What is the schedule by which you are open? Days and hours.

#chef #culinary-arts #culinary #cooking

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Keana Oct 28, 2021 532 views

What am I to be expecting with culinary arts?

#culinary-arts #chef

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Roux Aug 18, 2021 651 views

My ultimate goal after advanced training is to work on a cruise ship so I can travel while working. Does anyone have any suggestions for or against working in cruise lines?

I've worked as a cook at a retirement home (cafeteria style cooking) for 4 months so far, and am currently attending the Job Corps Program. #travel #career
#culinary-arts #chef

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Roux Aug 23, 2021 569 views

What culinary tools would you suggest besides a high quality knife?

I'm currently a Job Corps student and just starting the program. I have worked in a kitchen feeding retired residents for about 4 months prior to this, and have heard conflicting answers to this question. I don't have a knife yet either, although I've heard German or Japanese crafted blades are...

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Josiah Aug 04, 2021 511 views

Please give me a summarisation of what your day as a head chef or specialty chef might be like. Besides the actual restaurant presence and cooking. For instance, what do you do to get prepared for the day? Is there anything you have to to organize for the set up of the restaurant or day. Any money/expenses you have to keep track of, etc...

#Restaurant #chef #cooking #culinary-arts #culinary #culinary

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Saul Aug 17, 2021 497 views

What values are most important in the work area?

I would like to obtain information about culinary arts, their way of working, opinions and advice #culinary A #culinary-arts #cooking

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Melissa Aug 20, 2021 703 views

What can help me be a good cook?

#culinary #cooking #chef #culinary-arts

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Asiah Jul 31, 2021 449 views

What is the college process?

I would like to be a chef but I want to know what the college process is like and is it a great enough experience. #chef #culinary-arts

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Trenton-Andrew Jun 24, 2021 568 views

what training and advice can you give about running a business?

I am going to open up multiple locations some day, and operate tourist locations, I will be attending college after culinary arts training. but still unsure what I will learn in college. #business #culinary #management #entrepreneur #college

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Tyson Jul 03, 2021 678 views

I would like to be a chef, where do I start ?

#chef #cooking #culinary-arts #culinary-arts #culinary-arts

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Davion Jun 25, 2021 761 views

why is life so complicated?

#college #college #college #college #college #college #college #college #college #college #college #college #college #college #college #college #career #career #management

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Emily Jun 14, 2021 820 views

Looking for someone to answer a few questions I have regarding culinary arts

Hi, My name is Spencer and I am a student at Job Corps and am going for their culinary arts program. One of our assignments is to ask some questions regarding our desired career path. I was hoping someone could answer these few questions for me. 1. What steps would you recommend I take to...

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Taryn Jan 28, 2021 1887 views

How do you become a pastry chef?

Along with my interest in baking I am curious about being a pastry chef and wondered how does someone become a pastry chef #chef #pastry-chef #culinary-arts

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Jessica Jul 16, 2020 634 views

How do you work with difficult co-workers?

#cosmetology

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Luis Aug 15, 2019 565 views

What's the quickest way to be come a top chef?

#culinary-arts #chef #cooking #culinary #career

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Ryan Sep 06, 2019 490 views

Did you have a mentor, were you self taught, or did you attend culinary school

#chef #cooking #culinary #school #culinary-arts