Deep down inside we can get a burning desire to achieve a worthwhile goal that makes a difference - either to ourselves or someone else. Often it may be put on hold by current priorities or feelings that we're not quite good enough to achieve that goal. I've had that feeling at times. For many people, they find they would love to cook and maybe one day open a restaurant. Is this just fuel for dreams or can it become a reality?
One thing is for sure - we have to do something to make it more than a dream, but what? Chances are that if you enjoy cooking then you have some of the required skills already in place. You may have the passion (essential) but not the cookery techniques and methods.
The Benefits of Attending a chef coach certification Course
An intensive chef coach certification
course can bring many of the practical steps into focus. A skilled tutor will be able to identify how to develop your skills and how to bring out the best in you. Many cooking
courses offered today by colleges and other secular establishments are often lengthy and too diverse, which means often your own personal needs are not met and progress is slow. Is there a better way?
Some companies today are offering hands-on cooking
courses, normally about 4 weeks in duration, that provide just as much as a college course but in much less time. As these courses can offer purpose-built equipped kitchens and small group sizes your own personal cookery skills can really be developed quickly. Let's see how a typical cookery course works.
The daily work pattern will start with a brief period of topical instruction giving you a chance to understand the theory of each day's cooking theme. Then you can expect to average 6-7 hours of practical cooking each day.
A well-equipped kitchen will provide a spacious environment where there may be a gas hob for every two students to share. The class may consist of a maximum of ten students allowing the tutor to give plenty of personal assistance.It is natural at first to fear that you may not be fast enough or not skilled enough. But bear in mind that every student on the cooking course will feel this way at first - it is like stage fright and you will quickly overcome the fear. As you work with others in the kitchen you will discover your natural flair and start to enjoy being part of a progressive group. As you progress into the second week and beyond you will have got the basics covered and feel much more self-confident.
The hands-on aspect of working with others in a busy kitchen helps you to develop the skill of co-operation - an essential quality to build. The demands of working in a restaurant kitchen where you will be expected to meet high standards of quality and speed will rely on your ability to trust and rely on your fellow cooks. Have you got what it takes in this area? The experience gained working together during the cooking course will teach you the answer.
As an added bonus, a good cooking course will additionally teach you about menu planning, budgeting, stock control and how to handle complaints.
Follow your Dream and Unlock Doors to a New Work ExperienceDo real people find the experience enjoyable and beneficial? A student who attended a four-week cooking course commented that 'a month was the perfect amount of time to get a really good grounding in cookery.' And another said 'it has been a brilliant experience. My confidence in the kitchen has definitely gone up.' You may well echo these words one day if you are prepared to work hard and make the right choices for the sake of your future.
Remember that a dream can become a reality with a little help from the right people, and of course if you make the effort to give it a try. Who knows where your dream may lead? If you like to travel you may end up cooking for crew members on a Yacht in an exotic sunny location. If you prefer mountain scenery, then cooking at a ski chalet resort may be the perfect way to cultivate your dream. With this guideline hope you can start a career in the food industry . Bon, voyage!
Beethy