subject: Launching Your Career As A Chef [print this page] Once you have qualified from a catering school you will have a new career in front of you. Your new career can include anything from opening your own cafe to creating a massive empire. The choice of path is completely up to as a newcomer to the catering world. Some of the catering schools are better than others and this can have a massive impact on the future success of the chef. When you are making your career choice it is very important to remember that you basically have one opportunity therefore it is important to get it right.
It is very important to take your time when you are choosing a catering school because it is important to choose the correct one for yourself. Do not rush things when you are planning your career as this can lead to you making the wrong decisions. There is a set approach which you should take when you are looking into catering schools and this includes the following things
1.Research the catering schools through and remember that research can be conducted both online and using other types of media
2.Look into reviews and testimonials that are available on the different catering schools.
3.Ask people that you know within the catering industry and it is also a good idea to ask recruitment firms that specialize in catering positions.
4.Construct a short list of catering schools that could be a possibility.
5.Contact the short listed catering schools and chat to them over the telephone.
6.Arrange to make a visit to the catering school and ask if you can visit a class to see if you like it.
7.Chat to past and present students of the catering school.
If you take this approach it will help you to make the best decision possible.
It is very important to remember that the top cookery school can really give you the edge on your career as a chef. The top catering schools will be able to give you the edge in terms of the facilities that are available and the quality of the teaching. When you are visiting potential catering school it is very important to look at the condition of the kitchen, as these should be modern, clean and give the feeling of professionalism. It is very important to always look beyond the catering skills. The best catering school will be able to offer tailored made training.
