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>.