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I Want to be a Chef, but i dont know where to go to pick up skills except from school? |
I'm 15 and very keen in cookery, Currently A in Handwritten Work and B in Practial. Is it possible to watch chefs in restuarants at lunchtimes when not busy? lunchtime is usually busy in restaurants getting a job in a restaurant, any job at all, is a good way to start. one of my mates did exactly that at your age [it was a roadhouse] ... the cooks started showing him how to cook during the slower periods and he had a job there as a cook before he was 18. after that, you move on to a better grade of restaurant. [which is what my son-in-law did; ending up as the head boy in a fairly decent place that seated over 200]. Contact your local college and see if they offer cooking or catering courses. IF you have problems with moneys. JR college is a great start. Some restaurants (especially those that are family or privately owned) will often take a high school student as an intern. They understand that you are coming in with a limited skill set, and will work around child labor laws & school activities/responsibilities. You may also want to contact a local catering company or personal chef. The only down side I can see is your age. For insurance reasons, many places can not have you in a kitchen until you are at least 16 or 18 (depends on the state & the equipment you will be using), but it never hurts to ask. yes it is possible they let you watch them...chefs like people to see their skills too you know... Try to get a job at a restuarant that way you could possibly see a chef at work |
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