Posted by Chef Rene on November 12, 1998 at 08:25:11:
In Reply to: Where do I start? posted by Tosha on November 11, 1998 at 18:20:45:
: I am 21 and dying to break into the food industry. I have no formal training. There is a community college here, but I don't know if I should start taking classes there or ??? Do I start somewhere like the college, or is that a waste of time. Does anybody know of good schools in Alberta, Canada? I am in Lethbridge. I am sorry to sound so ignorant, but where do I start??
Hi Tosha:
I would recommend the following:
1. Get yourself a job in a restaurant kitchen.and work for at least a couple of years, get experience
2.Make appointments with different Chefs and talk to them about your plans.
3. Find out about a chefs association, talk to the president of that association, maybe they have an apprentiship program.
4. Don't spend your money in a communitiy college or culinary school until you are sure you want to do this.
It is good you ask questions, get us much information as you can before you decide you want to get into this business.
If you need more help you can contact me at my e-mail.
Good Luck
Chef Rene