So You Want to Be a Chef

The Info-graphic For Anyone Thinking of Becoming a Chef

There are lots of reasons to become a professional cook with the intention of becoming a professional chef. This infographic looks at some of these reasons plus salaries, costs, responsibilities and career responsibilities.

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Read, Read and Read Some More

One of the best suggestions I have for anyone thinking of going to culinary school or just getting into the restaurant industry is to read everything you can get your hands on. Learn from professional chefs who have worked in the industry and those who have taught in culinary schools.

There are many great books available to get you started in your culinary education and I suggest you read as much as possible before making that big decision to make sure this is the right move for you. Below is just a sample of books you might be interested in checking out.

For a much more comprehensive list of books for aspiring culinary, baking and restaurant management students, I suggest checking out my post on books for future culinary students and chefs.