Posts by Laprise

Hi Bryan, I have been a chef for 20 years, and last year I started my own company as a private chef. I make Ok money, but because overhead is so low, I can make a living. I work lot! 50 hours a week. I cook 4 to 14 time a month,...

Hi, I can tell you by experience the school does not make the cook... But it will help you in finding a good better job. You are still going to have to learn your trade once you leave school. Just read my book to find out more:...

Hi, the best advice I can give you, is to follow your heart:):) NO really, It's not that simple but I will try to help you... Pastry: 1- better hours as long as you don't bake breads! Pastry shops tend to do early work...

hey chef, I know what you mean, they do drive you crazy sometimes... 1- Never deal with it during service... Take the waitress or whoever aside after work, and absolutely keep your calm, but invite her supervisor(or unionb rep) to...

Hey, there is nothing wrong with 8 hours, good for you. The fact is that if you have a responsability job, 10 is more reality. On the other hand, an old chef told me once, "a chef that works 60 hours a week is not normal, there...

Hi, I have been a chef for 20 years, and money cannot drive your career if you want to make it big... BUT, if you are worth a certain amount, make sure that any employer know about it and pays for it... If you offer comes from...

Hey, drugs are everywhere, but yes because of the stress involve in our trade, drugs are common. Number one, drugs are bad for you and will only slowdown you career. Yes, this is a great book, but keep in mind, this is an exception,...

Hey, I just published a book about becoming a chef call "My Daughter wants to be a chef! www.thechefinstead.ca/beachef.html I am not THE expert in this world, but I have 20 years behind me and I can easily say, most young...