Works Cited

Works Cite in Alphabetical Order



 

"Chef and Culinary Career Information." Trade Schools Colleges, and University. beelineweb.com, 4 2 2012. Web. 20 May 2013. http://www.trade-schools.net/career-counselor.

 

"Educational requirements for becoming a professional chef. ." Education Portal. BBB, n.d. Web. 16 May 2013. <http://education-portal.com/articles/Chef_Educational_Requirements_for_Becoming_a_Professional_Chef.html>.

Gross, Christopher. "Chef dish: Top 5 kitchen skills." azCentral. N.p., 1 6 2010. Web. 20 May 2013. http://www.azcentral.com/style/hfe/food/articles/20100126chef-dish-top-five-chef-skills.html.

 

Hartman, Dennis. "The advantages and disadvantages of being a chef." eHow. eHow. Web. 20 May 2013. http://www.ehow.com/info_7824177_advantages-disadvantages-becoming-chef.html.

 

Kagan, Mya. "What does a chef do?." Whyzz. N.p.. Web. 20 May 2013. http://www.whyzz.com/what-does-a-chef-do.

 

 

Krumov, George. "What makes a successful Chef." Chefs Blade. Chefs Blade. Web. 15 May 2013. http://chefsblade.monster.com/benefits/articles/9-what-makes-a-successful-chef.

Lacoma, Tyler. "College courses needed to become a chef." eHow. N.p.. Web. 16 May 2013. http://www.ehow.com/info_7742735_college-courses-needed-become-chef.html.

 

 

Londrie, Keith. "What training to do I need to become a chef?." Street Directory. N.p.. Web. 16 May 2013. <http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2414853049520356500

"Professional chef salaries." Simply Hired . N.p., n.d. Web. 21 May 2013. http://www.simplyhired.com/a/salary/search/q-professional chef.

Riley, Rowan. Cook, Line Cook, Restaurant Cook, or Food-Prep Worker. 1st ed. New York, NY: Ferguson, 2008. 2-9. Print.

Roop, Lacey. "Skills Needed to become a Chef." eHow. eHow, n.d. Web. 20 May 2013. http://www.ehow.com/way_5498191_skills-needed-become-chef.html.

 

"Top 10 qualities of a great culinary professional." Cooking Schools. monster. Web. 15 May 2013. http://cookingschools.com/resources/top-10-qualities-of-a-great-culinary-professional.

 

Resume

Angelica McDowell

liljelly101@gmail.com

968 Live Oak Church Rd. Loris SC 29569

843-798-3470

 

Objectives

Become a professional chef.

Succeed at all I am trying to do.

Education

Green Sea Floyd's High

June 6^Th 2013

·      Overall GPA 3.8; Honor roll each quarter

·      Clubs: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Academic Team

·      Honors: Youth Leadership Academy member, Presidential Award

·      Ranked 14 out of 79

·      Made all A’s senior Year of High School

Experience

McDonald's

 | 1467 S Carolina 544, Conway, SC 29526

Cashier April 9^Th 2013 – Currently Working

Cashier and runner for over a month as a team member

Helped mentor students at an after school program at church.

Skills

·      Great cook; cook for family members, and friends

·      Artist; have ice drawing skills and creativity

Financial Plan

Tution (college):                                     HGTC
                                                                                $3262.00
Room and Board:                                                    $200.00
(stay with grandma to help her out)
Book, Supplies:                                                      $600.00
Utilities:                                                                  $450.00
Phone:                                                                     $600.00
Car:                                                                         $1,200.00
Car Insurance:                                                         $1,800.00
Transportation:                                                      $5,773.00
Clothing and Accessories:                                      $1,200.00
Spending Money:                                                   $800.00
Healthcare:                                                             0 Medicaid
Miscellaneous:                                                        $500.00

Total expenses:                                                     $16,385.00

Funding for college

Wages (job):           Mcdonalds                              $7,000.00
Scholarships:           Life Scholarship                     $5,000.00
                            Youth Leadership                      $1,000.00

Grants:
Savings:
Loans:                      FAFSA
                                Book Allowance
Parrental Support:                                                  $0
Other:                                                                    $0

Total funding:                                                   $13,000.00


I plan on gettig my other $3,000 one FAFSA goes through, or gettig a better job and saving up more.

Reflection Paragraph

While researching the career on being a professional chef, I have learned many things that I did not know.  I have learned that the salaries of the wages change depending on your location, and industry.  Even though you might love or know how to cook that does not mean that cooking is meant for you.  To succeed at being a chef you must have the passion for cooking, also love and enjoy doing it. As a chef there a certain training requirements, even if you already know how to cook. It comes from basic skills like holding a knife, or to correct sanitation skills.  To help yourself cook more it is best to cook for your family, and friends.   You must also have the ability to work well with others , and be a dependable worker. Learning another language can help, such as Spanish.  The individual will need to be able to be under constant pressure like standing on your feet all day. The heavy lifting, noise, is also a great pressure on the individual. 

It is most surprising to me that chefs wages changes depending on location. Also chefs are ranked in three different percentiles. The top 10, the middle, and the bottom 10.
Now that I have researched all about being a chef I have changed my mind I plan on going to college in August to become a Paralegal.

Question 8

How much money does a professional chef make?

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As a professional chef individuals makes different amounts of money.  The wages of chefs varies depending on what percent the chefs are in.  Chefs can be within the top 10 percent the middle or the bottom 10 percent. In the top 10 percent chefs make $70,960 a year or more which is at least $34.11 an hour.  In the 50th percentile $40,630 a year was made. In the last 10 percent there was annually or less than $23,260 a year.
The type of workplace the individual is in can affect his or her salary.  The location of the individuals workplace can play a significant role in how much his or her salary is.  Many chefs relocate to states that have a higher level of employment for chefs.  The states would be Florida, Texas, Illinois, and New York.  The median wages for chefs or the 50 percentile was found in the mid-Atlantic, New England, and Pacific.  The lowest median wages were found in the West North Central region.  In this region the states are Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri ("Chef and Culinary Career Information").
According to simply hired the average salary for professional jobs  is $45,00.   The average chef salary changes depending on the location, company, benefits, industry, and experience.  Chefs salary's also changes depending on what type of chef the individual is considered.  The graph below shows the average salary for other types of professional chefs.
To see the graphs click the link below.

http://www.simplyhired.com/a/salary/search/q-professional+chef

("Professional chef salaries")

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Works Cited

"Chef and Culinary Career Information." Trade Schools Colleges, and University. beelineweb.com, 4 2 2012. Web. 21 May 2013. http://www.trade-schools.net/career-counselor.

"Professional chef salaries." Simply Hired . N.p., n.d. Web. 21 May 2013. http://www.simplyhired.com/a/salary/search/q-professional chef.

Question 7

What are the Cons of being a Chef?
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Being A chef might seem fun to an individual but there are also some cons of being a chef. As a chef he or she often work hours that are opposite of his or her friends and family hours. A career as a chef  might seem like it is easy but it's hard work. While being a chef there are no shortcuts. As and individual he or she will have to start at or near the bottom, even if he or she has a formal education. If a chef works in a commercial kitchen it can be stressful. Being stress is a one of the most leading factors that plays as a relatively high turnover rate within the food-service industry. Chefs tend to work long hour, which is at least an 10-hour shift. Some executive chefs regularly work much longer. In the industry of being a professional chef it faces a fair share of issues, which includes a gender gap in pay and in positions. "According to the American Culinary Federation (ACF), only 19 percent of all chefs and head cooks are female. Plus, there is a wage gap between men and women " ("Chef and Culinary Career Information").

There are also two major cons of being a chef, which is competition, and stress and difficulty. The competition for a chef positions in prestigious restaurants and other high-paid situations is strong. As a chef there must competition with his or her peers in culinary skill and in his or her ability to market new foods and attract customers. The care of a chef can be stressful and physically demanding. Chefs hours may tend to be late into the night. The individual must be strong enough to handle the food prep equipment and large quantities of ingredients. He or she must be able to work fast to provide food on time for the customers that are waiting. Chefs must learn quickly on the job to advance through the ranks.The time pressure in a kitchen leaves little room for mistakes (Hartman).

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Works Cited

Hartman, Dennis. "The advantages and disadvantages of being a chef." eHow. eHow. Web. 20 May 2013. http://www.ehow.com/info_7824177_advantages-disadvantages-becoming-chef.html.

"Chef and Culinary Career Information." Trade Schools Colleges, and University. beelineweb.com, 4 2 2012. Web. 20 May 2013. http://www.trade-schools.net/career-counselor.



Question 6

What are the pros of being a chef?
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The advantage of being a chef includes two things; which is the passion for food, and the variety of work environments. With a passion for food it gives the chef an opportunity for the individual to explore his or her passion for food and cooking. Many of the chefs get started cooking in his or her home and simply enjoy trying new foods and doing experiments in the kitchen. Chefs receive training in the different types of ingredients, culinary styles and cooking techniques. The chefs that runs his or her own restaurants have a great deal of creative freedom, including a say so in how the restaurant is looking. Also what type of food it serves and which specials are on the menu each night.
The variety of work environments is where chefs spend most of his or her time in kitchens.  The diversity of places that employ chefs allows the chefs to have a great deal of variety over his or her career. Chefs also work for caterers, cooking food in front of people for special events. As a chef he or she also prepares food at resorts,on cruise ships and in hotels. As a personal chef he or she can also work for private clients, that can include celebrities, sometimes the celebrities have his or her personal chef traveling along to prepare food around the world (Hartman).
In many of the restaurants chefs get fed. In the type of way that can be considered sitting down in eating like a family. Meals are usually prepared by the chefs, giving the individual a chance to take a break from the menu items of the night and create something that will be appreciated by some pf the individuals peers. Even though stress can be considered a negative, it can also be viewed as a positive to help the chef out. Many of the chefs thrive on the energy and adrenaline of working on the line. It can also help form strong relationships between coworkers. Was a chef can allow you to be in an environment that encourages this enthusiasm.  The individual could have the opportunity to work side-by-side with other talented and driven culinary professionals ("Chef and Culinary Career Information").




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Works Cited

Hartman, Dennis. "The advantages and disadvantages of being a chef." eHow. eHow. Web. 20 May 2013. http://www.ehow.com/info_7824177_advantages-disadvantages-becoming-chef.html.

"Chef and Culinary Career Information." Trade Schools Colleges, and Univeraity. beelineweb.com, 4 2 2012. Web. 20 May 2013. http://www.trade-schools.net/career-counselor.



Question 5

What does a chef do?

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As a chef the individual will need to do a wide range of things. A chef must prepare, season, and cook a variety of foods.He or she must plan and price menu items, and collaborate with other chefs to develop recipes and menus. They must also order and manage inventory, and keep records and accounts. He or she must supervise and coordinate activities related to food preparation. A chef must plan work schedules also ensure that sanitation and safety standards are observed. He or she must monitor the proper handling and storage of food and supplies. Also perform quality control duties, and deal with customer complaints. Handle requests related to dietary considerations, and check the quantity and quality of received products ("Chef and Culinary Career Information").
A chefs job is to manage a kitchen, such as that of a restaurant or bakery.  As a chef who works as the Executive Chef of a larger restaurant or business is mostly in charge of things like developing a menu. Also finding food vendors, and creating budgets based on the costs of ingredients and the pay of employees. Other chef’s duties are more involved in the direct cooking and preparation of the food being served on a daily basis.  Chefs duties depends on the restaurant or business where a person works. Some chefs also write cookbooks, host TV shows, or teach classes that help people learn to cook. A chef has to be very creative using his or her knowledge of food and cooking techniques to create something delicious that people will enjoy (Kagan).









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Works Cited

"Chef and Culinary Career Information." Trade Schools Colleges, and University. beelineweb.com, 4 2 2012. Web. 20 May 2013. http://www.trade-schools.net/career-counselor.
 

Kagan, Mya. "What does a chef do?." Whyzz. N.p.. Web. 20 May 2013. http://www.whyzz.com/what-does-a-chef-do.

Question 4

What skills are needed to become a professional chef?

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There are three types of skills needed to become a professional chef.  The three skills needed are safety and sanitation, basic cooking, and specialty cooking skills. 
In most culinary schools, the first thing that a new student learns is how to maintain safety and good sanitation in a restaurant. The individual will not be a successful chef regardless of how good a cook he or she is. There are specific skills that are needed including knowing how to keep your equipment clean and how to properly store food so that it will not spoil. Learning how to rotate food is also essential in a kitchen. To prevent spoilage a good chef is mindful to use older products before newer ones. Safety is vital in a working kitchen and he or she must understand how to use larger restaurant-grade appliances, such as meat grinders and over-sized food processors.
Basic cooking skills must be mastered in order to become a quality chef. A good knowledge of very basic kitchen procedures is needed like how to properly hold a knife. The individual  will also need to know what pots and pans are used for specific foods and types of cooking.  In basic cooking methods such as boiling, sauteing and poaching is required. Knowing how to handle and prepare meats in a variety of settings, such as braising and grilling, is also the mark of a good cook.
Once the basic cooking skills and methods are mastered, a chef may choose to break into a specialty area. Which is a specific style of cooking, such as French or Italian, or a chef may select a specific subgroup to focus on, such as meats or baking. If the chef is baking he or she would need to be well versed in pastries, bread making, torts and cakes. Other skills for a baker are excellent cake decorating methods and how to work with sugar and mold chocolate (Roop).
According to Christopher Gross a chef must have the top 5 skills. The top 5 skills to him are

is develop an extremely well-tuned palette. The chef should get in the habit of tasting at every stage of the cooking process.A chef must also be an expert with kitchen tools, knowledgeable about products and absolutely strict about maintaining the highest level of hygiene. Also, a chef is something of a role model in the kitchen and must keep his or her surroundings professional.And last, a successful chef will have the imagination and courage to explore, experiment and introduce new culinary feats to the world with complete confidence (Gross).

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Works Cited

Roop, Lacey. "Skills Needed to become a Chef." eHow. eHow, n.d. Web. 20 May 2013. http://www.ehow.com/way_5498191_skills-needed-become-chef.html.

Gross, Christopher. "Chef dish: Top 5 kitchen skills." azCentral. N.p., 1 6 2010. Web. 20 May 2013. http://www.azcentral.com/style/hfe/food/articles/20100126chef-dish-top-five-chef-skills.html.

Question 3

What classes or courses are needed to be taken to be a professional chef?

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The classes and courses that are needed to be taken are basic and science classes, creation/ preparation, menu design, presentation, management and internships. The basic and science class will start by teaching you important information every chef needs to know before cooking professionally. Some of the courses specialize in training the individual  how to use chef's knives and making various cuts. Others will teach he or she about different types of cooking appliances and how to use them. Other chef classes teaches the individual the science behind baking and the chemical interactions that different foods create. Creation/ preparation classes focus on making the food. These are the classes that the individual will be operating with an oven, stove and cutting board to develop the skills needed. These classes teach the chef's how to combine ingredients and how to tell when food is ready to be served. The focus is primarily on taste and timing. Creation classes can be split into different food types, such as Poultry, Meat and Fishes, or Sauces. A menu design classes is a thing for chefs who want to start their own restaurants. The Menu course teaches you what classes of food work well together and how to present them on a menu. On a menu it needs to include appetizers, entrees, beverages and a number of other selections, with appropriate pairings and descriptions. Menu classes may also teaches graphic design and pricing elements. Presentation classes are like food presentation; which is how the food looks on the plate, bowl or platter. This is an important, often under appreciated aspect of food preparation. The vital aspect is the appearance of food. The Chefs that runs a kitchen needs to manage money and people. As a chef he or she is in charge of ordering supplies and pricing menu items (Lacoma). As a potential chef he or she obtains culinary knowledge through formal apprenticeships. Formal apprenticeships combine hands-on training with classroom education.

As an aspiring chef he or she may pursue formal training through culinary programs that are offered by community colleges, universities and culinary institutes. Some chefs can complete certificate programs that typically last a few months, or earn a 2-year associates or 4-year bachelor's degrees. Culinary programs focus on in-class instruction and hands-on training in the kitchen. Courses commonly include safety and sanitation, baking and cooking techniques, food preparation and nutrition. Internships is required depending on the program ("Educational requirements for becoming a professional chef. ").

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Works Cited

Lacoma, Tyler. "College courses needed to become a chef." eHow. N.p.. Web. 16 May 2013. http://www.ehow.com/info_7742735_college-courses-needed-become-chef.html.

"Educational requirements for becoming a professional chef. ." Education Portal. BBB, n.d. Web. 16 May 2013. <http://education-portal.com/articles/Chef_Educational_Requirements_for_Becoming_a_Professional_Chef.html>.



Question 2

What training will you need to be a chef?

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As a personal chef there are certain training requirements that the individual will need to complete to consider his or her self a chef.  As an individual a strong work ethic  that is coupled with a lot of on the job experience is required.  As a beginning chef individual began as a short-order cook or prep workers.  According to Riley Rowan " if he or she demonstrates leadership skills and an eagerness to learn new cooking techniques to learn new cooking techniques, he or she might move up fast in the culinary world." As a personal chef the job requires little training, and as an individual he or she must be able to see first hand how things should be run. Most of the courses begin with kitchen sanitation and go on to teach the basic training in preparing food, such as slicing and dicing methods for meats and vegetables. As well as basic cooking methods like baking, broiling and grilling.  Also to help become a professional chef, cook a much as possible for friends, family, and coworkers to help develop a cooking style that an individual will like. There are three other types of training that is needed to become a chef.  The three things are considered to be a high school/college, an apprenticeship program, and certification (Riley 2-9).  It takes many of years of training, the individual needs a love and passion for food and cooking. Apprentiship usually takes up to three years and internship takes up to one year.These are two things that an individual must complete as an requirnment because most employers in the field today will not accept less than hands-on training when it comes to hiring people who prepare the food for which their establishments are known. It is highly recomended for you to take a formal education route (Londrie).





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Works Cited

Riley, Rowan. Cook, Line Cook, Restaurant Cook, or Food-Prep Worker. 1st ed. New York, NY: Ferguson, 2008. 2-9. Print.

Londrie, Keith. "What training to do I need to become a chef?." Street Directory. N.p.. Web. 16 May 2013. <http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2414853049520356500

Question 1

1. What do I need to do to be a successful Chef?

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To become a successful chef an individual will need to have "the ability to work well with others, and the culinary passion", according to Rowan Riley.  It is also equally important to be an organize and dependable worker.  Another factor is to be clean, and look clean. "Forborne illness is commonly spread by poor hygiene, especially the failure to wash hands.  As a chef the appearance of uncleanliness can and will reflect a reflect a regard for good practices." Another great tip for success is to be by lingual; learning to speak Spanish is a good idea.  Extra effort is also needed; putting in long hours and more responsibility will take the individual a long way.  The individual can volunteer to help out with administrative tasks like food ordering, and staffing to help come more valuable (Riley 2-9).  To become successful he or she will need to be able to work under constant pressure such as standing, and burns, heavy lifting, noise, and heat (Krumov).   To be a successful chef the individual must have the top 10.  The top 10 is considered creativity, passion, business sense, attention to detail, a team player, practice, multitask, commitment to quality, quick decisions, and handle criticism. "Being business minded he or she understands the nature of the food preparation and service industry and knows his or her role in the business process. Creativity is when a chef is very creative and can develop new menu items, new recipes, and new ways of presenting meals to keep things fresh and innovative in the restaurant.The individual  use the finest, freshest ingredients, safe preparation methods, and creative presentation techniques to ensure each and every meal meets the establishment's standards for quality. As a great chef he or she is able to think quickly and can make good decisions when problems arise. Problem solving must be done quickly to keep customers satisfied and operations flowing smoothly" ("Top 10 qualities of a great culinary professional").


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Works Cited

Riley, Rowan. Cook, Line Cook, Restaurant Cook, or Food-Prep Worker. 1st ed. New York, NY: Ferguson, 2008. 2-9. Print.

Krumov, George. "What makes a successful Chef." Chefs Blade. Chefs Blade. Web. 15 May 2013. http://chefsblade.monster.com/benefits/articles/9-what-makes-a-successful-chef.

"Top 10 qualities of a great culinary professional." Cooking Schools. monster. Web. 15 May 2013. http://cookingschools.com/resources/top-10-qualities-of-a-great-culinary-professional.

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