Thursday, June 2, 2011

Finding a culinary school?

I'm 18 and I have a very bad education. At 13 while I was in the 6th grade I was pulled out of school due to many things mostly my dyslexia and aspergers (if you don't know what it is google it and please don't talk about somethin you don't know) after that my mom home schooled me for about a year to two years after her and my dad were having issues and were separated for a small time in which I got VERY behind on school to far to go back into regular school and to far for my mom to help me that was about 3-4 years ago now so I have about a 7th grade education. now I want to be a cook NOT a chef there is a difference ( * A chef is trained to master culinary forms, but also to provide creative innovation in menu, preparation and presentation. * A cook is trained to master forms of food preparation, but usually takes close direction from a chef.) I'm not sure were or what direction to go i live in Fuquay North Caroline but i may move to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Please im not sure what to do any direction will help also Indiana Michigan Minnesota Illinois are options aswell also Indiana Michigan Minnesota Illinois are options aswell
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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A lot of people end up spending an arm and a leg on education when they could do the same thing for free. I would apply to local restaurants. Talk to the cooks. Try to find one that really likes what they do and would be willing to teach you. After a few years, even if it's just one, if you want to learn more you could apply to local school. The problem would be finding a good mentor/boss. I'm sure you'll learn a few things in school after working in the real world but in the end I think you'll know the important things already.
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There are a lot of good culinary arts schools in that area of the country. Pick a few and visit them