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por Nilani Surendran hace 4 años

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Chef

Becoming a chef requires a blend of education and hands-on experience. Typically, aspiring chefs need at least 1-5 years of work experience. Educational paths include certificate programs, associate'

Chef

Paragraph: There's many careers that I'm interested in, but I decided to do a chef for mind map because I wanted to do more research on what chefs need to do, how much they get paid, what basic skills they need, and etc. After doing this project, I learned that there is a lot when it ties into becoming a chef , they have lots of responsibilities and have lots of pressure on them on doing their job right. There's many different types of chef but I decided to base this mind map on executives chefs, which are the highest ranked chefs, but the mind map talks about other chefs as well, like in the related careers. I feel that being a chef would not just be something I do as a job, but something I enjoy as well. I like making recipes, and trying different types of foods from different cushiness. I also like going to new restaurants and trying out their meals. I could say i am a foodie, because I also loving the art and process of making any type of food. I feel that this job would be suitablee for me because it is something that I enjoy doing.

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Career Influences

Love eating food
If you love eating food, and making foods, as well as trying new recipes being a chef is probably something you would be interested in.
Different types of food
Different types of foods that you enjoy can be examples such as deserts, meats, dairy foods, fruits and vegetables.
Enjoy Making Food
Many people enjoying making different types of food, whether its from different cuisines, or it's a desert or something they make all the time.
Money
The average head chef salary in Canada is 49k a year with $25 an hour. Entry level positions start at 18k per year while most experienced workers make up to 60k per year.

Related Careers

Bakers
A baker can mix and bake ingredients according to recipes. They can make a variety of breads, pastries and other baked goods.
Kitchen Helpers
Kitten helpers can help you do many things such as washing tables, cupboards, work areas, dishes, equipment and etc. They can also help to wash, peel and prepare basic food items.
Fast Food Cooks
Fast food cooks, cook and prepare food with a limited menu. Duties of these cooks are limited with less preparation of a few basic items involving less cooking equipment.
Counter Attendants
Counter attendants greet people coming into the restaurant, and also take calls from customers on the phone. They stand behind the counter and can sometimes take your order, or usually take you to your table.
Restaurant Managers
In charge of coordinating, and organizing food services. Restaurant managers usually have the background in food preparation and food management.

Skills/Work Habit

Cleaniness
When ur in your work area, you always have to make sure everything around is clean and no messes are around your workspace.
Creativity
When being a chef, you also have to have a sense of creativity and make sure everything that's being served looks appetizing to your customers, since their opinions matter the most.
Time Management
Time management is important so you don't rush meals, and take your time so no meals look uncompleted and rushes.
Planning/preparation
Planning and prepping for meals ahead of time is a big part in being a chef so you know what you're gonna put out on the table, making sure every aspect of the meal looks good.
Organization
Good organization skills are needed when being a chef, so you know where everything is and everything's kept clean.

Education

Universities/Colleges
Universities and colleges can be helpful when applying for a restaurant chef position.
Experience
About at least 1-5 years of working experience is needed to become a chef
Degree Program
A high school diploma or equivalent; associate's or bachelor's degree beneficial
Certificate Program
For certification, you're going to need voluntary from a a culinary foundation.
Culinary Program
With a certificate in culinary arts, students are prepared for entry level employment in restaurants and food service industries.