Posts by Chris R.

If it's a job you really want, be persistent! Follow up applications and interviews with phone calls or visits. Take the initiative. Show that you want to work there and don't let them forget you. Just my 2 cents.

I got handed the same lines when looking at prospective schools. It was a real turn-off. "If you don't apply now, you might not get in!" I got that at CHIC and Il Inst of Art . I'm now attending full-time at Kendall, they gave...

Hi everybody. I received some great advice from these boards when I was searching for a school. I'm a career changer who's always dreamed of cooking professionally and due to an injury, I was able to leave my old profession. I've just...

I use food grade mineral oil, it seems to work well for me.

Inhaling the gas from an empty canister can be fun.:crazy:

The $40.00 Dutch oven was the Target house brand, which I believe is only available on thier website. I searched the stores in my area (4 of them) and none carried it. I opted for the Le Creuset and although it may be a bit heavy for...

I visited Kendall College yesterday and was thoroughly impressed. I've slept on it and have decided that this is where I'll be attending school. From the curriculum to the facility, it has exactly what I've been looking for. I'm glad I...

Thank you, both, for your input. I appreciate your in-depth post RAS1187 and I'll definitly throw any questions I may have your way. So far, I've visited IIA and CHIC with plans to visit Kendall College. IIA was my first stop, I...

First of all, I'd like to say hello to everybody. I've been lurking for a while and find this site very informative. I am an aspiring chef in Chicago and there are 2 schools that really have me interested. First, and the one I have the...