Friday, October 23, 2015

How To Be A Professional Cook

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. Ever show differs in its approach. Some provide their contestants with recipes they are to follow. Others allow contestants to improvise a dish after a taste test. Famous guests are a common feature. . They either help the chefs cook or prepare dishes of their own.

Some shows feature professional chefs. They are renowned around the culinary universe. They either have their own star class restaurants or they work for major establishments. Some shows feature celebrity chefs stage cook-offs against each other with the winner receiving a massive paycheck. 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? The first step is learning the basics of working in the kitchen. The key abilities are knowing how to improvise and come up with your own recipes, knowing how to handle usual kitchen items and stoves and having a sound knowledge of a multitude of cooking methods. They have a knack for producing food that is both delicious and beautiful to look at. Cleanliness in food preparation is emphasized.

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. There are many culinary institutions and hotel schools that exist for this very purpose. 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 generally receive sponsorship from specialist cooking institutions.

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 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. The culinary arts is incredibly intricate and requires dexterity and out-of-the-box thinking. This skill is supplemented when the cook has a zeal for the vocation and this is translated in the food he or she makes. What makes a truly legendary chef, therefore, is skill and zeal.




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