What advice would you give a starting chef?!
What advice would you give a starting chef?
what advice would u give for a chef that is starting out?
Additional Details3 weeks ago
lmao....thank you...it made me a bit more prepared on what i am about to jump into , ill take ur advice to the fullest and thanks Stephen I for the dr.Scholl..ill keep that in mind...
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3 weeks ago
lmao....thank you...it made me a bit more prepared on what i am about to jump into , ill take ur advice to the fullest and thanks Stephen I for the dr.Scholl..ill keep that in mind...
wash your hands.
take a serve safe course.
Wear comfortable shoes you'll be standing a lot. Dr. Scholl is your friend.
consistency is the key in the restaurant buisness, be creative and accomidating but above all be consistent.
Head down, Mouth shut, Eyes open.
Come in early leave late, learn the persons job above you so when they screw up you can do their job also.
Master your tasks THEN ask for more.
Don't act like you know anything
Listen, listen, listen
Take notes
AWLAYS be doing something
NEVER EVER call out let them send you home
show that you care and want to learn
This is the fastest way to move up
As far as shoes go try
dansko they are expensive but worth every penny. sometime you can find seconds for 1/2 off
http://www.dansko.com/home.aspx...
Don't burn the food
Everybody likes something different. There is no accounting for taste. Do not get discouraged, if they tell you you suck. Because they will, no matter how good you are. You should practice making savory food without a cookbook or any recipe to follow . Food should sound good, so that's what you put into your dish- good sounding ingredients! Baking is a different story, that will take study because it is mostly chemistry. Good luck!
Edward b is absolutely correct. Let me just expand on his answer: when asked to do something by your superior, he/she does not want to hear anything besides "yes, Chef". That is the only acceptable response, if you can't handle multi-tasking, they will make your life miserable. Just try to have fun, and don't be afraid to ask questions, questions are good.
Mentor with a star, you will learn how a kitchen works efficiently. Go to a top school such as the CIA in Hyde Park, NY or Napa Valley. Be prepared to work, long hard hours for little pay at first. You have to love this business.
Join the corporate staff of a chain restaurant if you want to make more money with benefits.
Buy a pair or two of well built European clogs like Dansko.
Your feet will appreciate your investment.
Don't try to cut up things too fast until you learn the technique.
well: you must know about the basic " Food Preparing in which an Begining Chef can learn by going to A Certified School for Culinary Arts also attend Resturant Management
Courses at College "
Being a chef is a tough job. It's great if you want to be creative with your food and I encourage that, but keep in mind that it's not your customers being served. Also remember that it can get pretty warm in the kitchen, and keep your hair up if it's long. Customers like it if you walk around and ask how their meal is going sometimes. Good luck and congrats on the job!
Put love into what you do.
you do need a hint of artwork when you cook like what type of toppings or how to make those icing edges on the cake. with the type of utinsules we have today, It's smooth sailing(kinda).
to always keep organized and a clean counter top.
you got plenty of good advice above, but for a good read, you should check out... letters to a young chef by daniel boulud... i've been reading it lately and half way through, and totally opened my eyes, i've been only cooking for four years now, but this book really helped me remember my goals and put me back on track on how to become a great disciplined great chef. i agree with edward as well, it's a tough business, but you have to be crazy and in love to stay...lol... good luck :)
I agree with Edward's answer. I was a chef for 8 years. Being a chef is one of the most demanding professions and you are always on the go. You always have to be exact and the timing has to be precise. I always planned everything out the night before so when I got to work my wheels were spinning. I didn't stop til the job was gone. If your single that would help alot unless your partner is a chef too. Wow, I'm writing a book, better go. PS Don't give up, I really enjoyed doing what I did. Being a chef is a great career
Invest in good knives
Read KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL by Anthony Bourdain. It's more of a guideline for surviving the restaurant business than a cooking guide, but it's an amazing resource.
work your butt off. do what the manager says.
agree with all. accommodate the people on top
they will love and appreciate you and you will get references and promotions.
done it.
go to hells kitchen!
Listen to everything important.
Don't spit or slobber in the food.
Take your time and try different recipes you could even try adding things together to see what it would turn out to be. Have fun with it.
a starting chef should always have every spice known because a chef is only as good as his or her spices and there nollidge for useing those spices like how much or how litle and what spices go to gether.and it dosent hurt to make sure you have all the tools of the trade, I hope this info, works for you good luck.
Always wash your hands if somebody is watching you.
i think when a chef is starting out he should experiment and try different sauces and spices, until he find the taste that suits himself as well as the person eating his food. there are many different kinds of Sheff's paul
hmm no advice because i'm only 13, but i do want to be a chef so this might help me too thanks for the question i shall read the other answers
Formulas will be your best friend, try to write everything from times, amounts and ingredients. You can play with them after you master all of them, but never quit experimenting and remember, a happy cook is always a good cook.
well 1st off salt is of the devil and garlic is good
Practice, practice, practice
wash your hand after the restroom