What does it take to be a good Chef?

Mia MassoniMrs. Reed

Physical ScienceSpring 2010

What qualities to you need to have?

• Must be willing to work long hours, standing on feet

• Must love your job• Must have world passion• Must be able to multi-task

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How can you get started?

• Start with hands-on experience and work your way up. (dishwashing, food prep, appetizers, etc.)

• Get your education.• Get a new job, and continue to

work on your experience.

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What makes a good chef?

• Creativity (willing to try something new)• Passion• Business sense• Paying attention to detail• Team player! (everyone in the kitchen is

a team)• Practice (practice makes perfect!)• Multi-tasking• Commitment to quality of the food• Quick decisions• Able to handle criticism!

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What makes a bad chef?

• Sloppy presentations of the dish• Not knowing recipes by heart• Having a bad attitude

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Food Facts!• Somewhere around $700 a pound, depending

on the type and the market, saffron is the most expensive spice in the world.

• The pineapple is historically a symbol of hospitality...so is the mint plant.

• There are over 30 species of mint...the two most popular are Peppermint and Spearmint.

• Introducing a cold liquid to mashed potatoes and over beating the potatoes are the leading reasons why mashed potatoes sometimes have the consistency of glue. To solve that problem mash the potatoes by hand with a potato masher or ricer and use a warm liquid. This may leave some lumps but that just proves they are homemade!

Bibliography• http://www.cheftalk.com/forum/thread/11722/things-needed-to-be-a-good-ch

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• http://www.ehow.com/how_2097841_be-good-chef.html

• http://www.cookingschools.com/guidance/cooking-top-10.html

• http://goodtimescooking.com/ffpart2.html