Where to start if you want to be a chef?

What are the Main Steps to Becoming a Chef?

• Obtain a relevant school qualification, e.g GSCE or A Level certification.
• Join a professional culinary school.
• Pass your culinary school exams and earn a professional qualification.
• Obtain work experience in a professional kitchen.
• Find a full-time job in a top restaurant.

What education does a cook need?

Cooks & Cooking

Education Level	High school diploma or equivalent; certificate, diploma and degree programs available
Training	On-the-job training; formal training programs available
Certification	Voluntary Certified Culinarian designation

How long do you have to train to be a cook?

Culinary and cooking school can take anywhere from a few short months to four years, depending on the chosen length of culinary school. There are different options you can choose when you enroll, and factors that can affect the length of your studies. For instance, professional culinary training can take 2 to 4 years.

Which country is best for chefs?

Top 10 States Where Chefs Earn Less than the Average American

African Recipes by Professional Chefs	American Recipes by Professional Chefs
Asian Food Recipes by Professional Chefs	Australian Recipes by Professional Chefs
Austrian Recipes	Belgian Recipes
British Recipes	Bulgarian Recipes
Canadian Recipes	Caribbean Recipes

What do chefs at the White House have to do?

The chefs need to cater to the President’s tummy, jump through security hoops, and occasionally follow fancy dinner etiquette. That’s right, they have to tolerate more than two or three unusual rules like the rest of us.

Who is the Italian-American chef behind the White House state dinner?

Mongiello, who is Italian-American, spoke fondly of helping prepare the Italian state dinner during his time at the White House in the late ’90s, cooking for guests that included the president of Italy, Sophia Loren and Security is always of utmost importance, whether a state dinner is happening or not.

What would it be like to work in the White House?

If you were working in the White House, you’d probably want a little more job security. The White House doesn’t just have an executive chef. Oh no, it also has a staff member who specializes in pastries. Susan Morrison, the current executive pastry chef, outlined her responsibilities to O, The Oprah Magazine back in 2016.

Are the food tasters at the White House real?

While Scheib did say that the food tasters are fictitious, he also admitted that there are security systems in place that aim to protect the President’s meals. “Nothing gets to the President that hasn’t fallen under somebody’s jurisdiction,” commented Scheib. “If the President is just grabbing a pretzel randomly at the table, it’s been screened.”