"Brian, do I really need to take a culinary course and get my credentials to get a good job as a cook?"
It's a question I've been asked a lot over the years. And the answer is -- yes and no.
Many famous chefs have worked their way up through the kitchen ranks -- starting as dishwasher, up to prep and sandwiches and so on. It's been done and it's still being done. On the other hand, many executive chefs in restaurants and hotels won't hire unless their applicants have papers and a track record of some sort.
Most managers just don't have the time to train someone from scratch. They want experience from the get go. And if you don't have experience, the best way to get it is by taking an accredited culinary course. The added bonus to taking a course is this: near the end of every culinary course, the head chef will get calls from local restaurant managers and executive chefs asking, "Who are your top students?" I don't mean to brag, but this is how I got my first job. I went on from there to get my Journeyman Certificate and Chef's membership in...
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