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How to Become a Chef: 42 total pages.

be learning how to work effectively in a kitchen environment. You will also be learning how to prep, using your knife, and how to present a plate properly. In addition, you will learn exactly how stressful working in a kitchen will be. Every person that wants to be a head chef of some sort will be required to give the commis position a try for at least a year. At least 72% of employees are looking for chefs that have apprenticeship experience. In some states, you are required to do at least a year as a commis before you can get your certification. This is true particularly if you are interested in specializing. Most employers believe that you just can't beat the experience you can receive during an apprenticeship. Many employers will not hire you without it. If your business sense is good you will realize that time is money to an employer. It is rare that they have the time to train a new employee to run a kitchen. And often times, they simply won't. Some commis positions are paid training opportunities, which is

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