Thursday, 1 October 2015

Becoming A Chef

By George Dodson


As there are many channels on most cable and satellite systems nowadays, many popular programs have cropped up; cooking shows in particular. Each cooking program has its own rules. Certain shows provide contestants with recipes that they are to follow. In other cases, you are expected to taste a given dish and replicate it with no recipe to assist you. Celebrities are often invited on to these shows. They either help the chefs cook or prepare dishes of their own.

Some shows feature professional chefs. Their mere presences command huge respect in the culinary world. They also have prior experience working in two-hat and three-hat restaurants. Some chefs cook against each other for a prize. Their food is judged by an unbiased outsider who will compare the dishes in terms of their elements and whether they are on par with expected standard.

The primary question here is: How can one become a professional cook? For starters, we have to know what the fundamental tasks of any chef in the world are. Some of the important ones are the ability to cook your own recipes; knowing how to use kitchen equipment and utensils as well as proficiency in various cooking styles. With every dish they make, they juxtapose taste with visual presentation. Cleanliness in food preparation is emphasized.

You should be sure of the level of chef you wish to be, the type of place you'd work best in as well as the cuisine that best suits your ability.

Professional training is capital. Several cooking institutions provide such training. The basics of cooking include learning general terms, methods of cooking and commonly-used utensils and appliances. An apprenticeship to supplement your initial fundamental training will give you experience in the industry and allow to hone the skills you learn. This will considerably boost your chances of being hired by a renowned restaurant or hotel. Famous cooking schools sponsor apprenticeships for this reason.

An American Culinary Federation certificate ought to be your next milestone. It isn't a must for you to receive employment but it will improve your overall image. The information in this article will greatly help you if you want to follow in the footsteps of other famous culinary experts in the world. However, keep in mind; cooking is more than just an occupation. It is a science and a skill that needs to be honed. You have to have flair and be passionate about it. The best chefs are therefore, the most passionate ones.




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