..and that’s ok for now I like law and I’m thinking about the military(probably not) but I know I love cooking.. But before tossing anything, you slowly open bags, and peel back layers of pvc plastic film to decipher what sort of science project has been growing inside overnight. I especially enjoy the creative process–the challenge of adapting existing or creating new, exciting and delicious recipes for people with special needs. That is why we cook! Chef Life: You want to live, taste, be creative, imaginative, and have fun. Thanks . It’s rewarding working 14 hours.Straight for someone to say they enjoyed the meal you prepared. A famous pork-boiled stew restaurant near Seoul city hall open 10 AM and close 4 PM. Im half chinese and my family would always tell me that holding a ballpen is the easiest job and easiest way to earn money (meaning doing business) anyway if you dont love what you do then why do it at all right? Then the decision of whether to do a general training or specialize in baking straight off the bat. You take one bite, and are immediately reminded why you love your job. Ahh… now you’re ready. If I have to stand for 10 hours straight, then so be it. I’m not bothered about being a famous chef or trying to be like someone thats not what it’s about foe me. I also want to be a professional author. Casey Hanks, I want to be a chef but I’m poor my parents can’t afford it, I like your website I always wanted to be a chef. For the next 3-6 months depending on your drive and will power; you probably will not need any skills you learned in school. If you just simply aspire to be a professional chef, expect years of working 50+ hours a week, nights, weekends and holidays, for limited pay, in high stress situations. Sorry but this is a load of bullcrap. But that’s all part of the journey. 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Don’t put yourself through what I am 17 years later. Even though being a line cook is more prestigious, the hours remain grueling and you are under even more pressure to get the food out. I love cooking there’s this feeling of joy that i experience when cooking and I would love to make cooking my career I always wanted to be a chef but unfortunately i come from a poor background my mother cannot afford paying for my studies I even wish i could get a bursary but hy maybe someday things will work out #from South Africa#. Weekends? Good luck ma’am. I like the fact you touched on cleaning the kitchen. The people who are good at working for what they want wont feel discouraged by reading this article, they wont even ‘feel’ anything. You always have to be oragnize and neat I have no passion for it. Sometimes the executive chef is also the owner, the ultimate goal in chefdom: owning your own restaurant. You manage to salvage 1/3 of the product inside the walk in, and now begin to make your phone calls to get that fridge repaired, and while just realize you’ve not got $200 in beef that you can’t serve to guests- looks like tacos for family meal. Is culinary school something I should consider, or what other ways and means are there for me to get the knowledge I need to make this happen? My idea,s are to satisfy all pallets. Aloha from Hawaii Chef Mark! I m nadia from pakistan… I want to b a chef… I hv so much interest in cooking n baking.. Hv lots of different ideas of cooking… What should i do???? Write me please, if you have some offer for me. to Fri, eventhough its profit is low? OK, let’s start at the beginning. Unless you’re the exec, the pay is bad. You will be more disciplined . To anyone who has not work day in there life in kitchen you don’t know what are getting self into.every body think that working a kitchen is all fun and games what do I say to that ha ha!! If someone told you to do something, and you did that… another Chef will tell you it’s wrong. He wants to be “the best chef ever” and claims it is his true soul’s calling and fervent, bestest wish ever but hasn’t made any attempts at making that dream come true. Your email address will not be published. Before you shut down your desktop and hit record on your DVR, maybe you should think about it; Do you like to cook? Hi! I got my food handlers certification and good references from my teachers, and that was enough to get me in at a good caterer in New Orleans, which is a great starting point for on the job training. You’ve created a citrus masterpiece to lightly drizzle on top. BrainyQuote has been providing inspirational quotes since 2001 to our worldwide community. Do you want to be a chef? There are chefs, and there are cooks. You have been at work since 7am; you are a chef, but you have yet to cook one thing let alone even open your knife bag. Learn and practice knife skills. Hi guy,id like to ask for a sponcer for attending a cullinary school im passionate about cooking and learning more things from people with experience, I want to be a chef but I don’t have money to pay my fees. You think to yourself…. Hahahahaaha. I am thirty years old still living with my parents and from since i was born till now i always want to the best chef ever possibly in the world. never too late. If you do, throw it all away- Sorry to be so negative but its all true. While it’s a demanding career, it can also be very satisfying if it’s something you love. It will make you hate cooking. Still not discouraged? Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you. I’m glad you found your way here. I think you may have more success reading everything you can get your hands on, speaking with as many experts in the field as possible and if necessary, take a community college course in nutrition. The only issue will be your physical fitness. Always, always seek feedback. !it’s hard work when you get busy you got fast and ready.I work in a very busy casino the crew I work with we put out 800 to a 1000 meal in 8 hours in everything is made to order.To anyone who wants to work in restaurants kitchen good luck. I want to be a chef ,what kind of course K will get? books for future culinary students and chefs, Culinary School Advice From Professional Chefs, http://insatiablefoodies.blogspot.com/2014/06/thinking-about-culinary-school.html, http://www.gatewaygourmet.com/so_you_want_to_be_a_chef.htm, Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Applies and Maple-Sage Butter Recipe. The traveling is the best part of my job. But you still want to be a chef eh? It has nothing to do with emotions. Then you will know if this is what you really what to do. I cooked for 2 years, then I went to culinary school (CIA) and that was wonderful, then I worked in the business for an additional 15 years. I deal with challenges like making a gluten free, low carb, egg free, dairy free, kosher ‘sugar’ cookie that is actually edible. And at first, all I wanted to do was cook, after watching me parents for years. 12/09/20 AT 11:43 AM. diana, is it weird that after reading all of this i still want t go through al of that ? I agree with this advice! It’s rewarding knowing all your hard work has paid off. I love to cook but I’m sad that I can’t start my future as a chef yet I’m only 13 and I’m doing job reserch in school but I cook amazingly. I really want to cook and bake for my job because it gives me joy and pleasure to cook and I want to spend my life doing what I like to do. You wanna be a food warrior? 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