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Originally Posted by newbiechef  ... is an associates degree enough to get a job at a reputable restaurant? or even open one up possibly? |
Did you really read my post? I thought it was pretty clear. Not to dip into the political woes of the U.S., but go into the kitchen of any major restaurant in any metropolitan American city and listen to the languages spoken. Do you need an associate's degree??? No...you do not need an associates degree. You need talent and the desire to work and learn. Before you even think about training as a chef, spend at least a year in a commercial kitchen. To open a restaurant you need no formal education, training, or talent. You do need money, lots of it, and the willful understanding that most new restaurants fail, even if they are well financed and run by experienced people with great desire and skill. You need to plan for the next 30 days. Think about opening a restaurant when you have the financing, management skills, and understanding of how every aspect of a restaurant business runs.
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Originally Posted by newbiechef ...and does the school reputation make a difference? |
It may get you one week's pay, then your attitude and skill will determine everything.
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Originally Posted by newbiechef i am also attempting to get work at some food related place and am going to take summer cooking or baking classes |
Attempting? In my world, that smacks of filling out an application or two. If you want to work in food service...restaurant, catering, institutional, etc., just do it!