Posted by CHef Rene on September 05, 1998 at 08:29:05:
In Reply to: Re: confused posted by Gerard on September 01, 1998 at 20:37:01:
: : Some say school, some say experience??? Sould I just find a job working in a kitchen and then get some school or vise versa or just forget school all together or would a ACF apprenticeship be better. Someone please help!!
: Mike,
: optimize your opportunities for advancement with schooling, but don't assume its a substitute for training if you want to develop the required skills.
: School educates and imparts knowledge but training gives you the skills to do the things you learned about in class. 2 different disciplines.
: If you want to be an executive chef then get as much school as possible and continue with re-certification.
: If you seriously plan to own then certification isn't necessary, in that case you'll need some business knowledge.
: So a LOT depends which end of the culinary world you decide to work in.
: Gerard
Mike:
You need both but experience is important at the beginning to adquire skills. Readiing a book doesn't teach you how to use a knive. Diplomas and schooling are important in todays world. Like Gerald said it all depends which end of the culinary world you decide to be in.
Good Luck
Chef Rene