Monday, February 24, 2014

Steps To Becoming A Chef

By George Dodson


Due to the advancement of media and television in particular, there are shows of various genres than are all the rage at present; especially cooking programs. Each cooking program has its own rules. Sometimes, you are given the recipe previously and expected to cook according to it. Others allow contestants to improvise a dish after a taste test. Celebrity chefs and actors are a common feature.. They either demonstrate by cooking one of their own recipes or simply assist the chefs in their cooking endeavors.

Certain programs involve renowned chefs They are held in high regard by those in the industry. They also have prior experience working in two-hat and three-hat restaurants. At present, there are shows where professional chefs themselves challenge each other in cook-offs, usually for a hefty sum of prize money. 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.

How can you become an expert chef? The first step is learning the basics of working in the kitchen. Developing recipes on your own, handling all types of equipment and knowing many cooking styles are some of the basics that all expert chefs have. They have a knack for producing food that is both delicious and beautiful to look at. They also ensure that the area in which food is being prepared in is sanitary.

It is of utmost importance to consider the level you wish to work at in this field(head chef or soup chef), your employer of choice( two hat restaurant or seven star hotel) and the genre of cooking that appeals to you(pastry chef or sushi chef, for example).

Professional training is mandatory. Several cooking institutions provide such training.Cooking fundamentals taught include various culinary terminology, cooking best practices and basic equipment training. 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. Culinary apprenticeships are often sponsored by professional culinary institutions for these purposes.

Once you have acquired sufficient training and experience in the industry, working your way towards certification from the American Culinary Federation. Although it isn*t compulsory to have this in order to secure a job, it certainly would boost your rankings in the industry. The advice given here will greatly help you if you intend become a professional cook. However, keep in mind; cooking is more than just an occupation. It is an art that has to be developed and pruned. This skill is supplemented when the cook has a zeal for the vocation and this is translated in the food he or she makes. This is what truly makes a great chef.




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