what tests are nessary to take to become a chef?
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Ok there are different levels of being a chef... go to this website and click on the appropriate one.
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If you know what you want to do, like become a chef, I would definitely recommend getting specific training.  It is so much more beneficial in this kind of area to have practical work experience and training than more general, less applicable training like a liberal arts degree.  I love my liberal arts degree, an have enjoyed (and hated at times) the last four years, but I really don't think it's training so much as a way to find out what exactly you do want to do, what exactly you do think about the world, and really, I learned how much I don't know.  So, if you are thinking about specific jobs, I think that specific training is best so you get where you want to be faster and can see more of a purpose in what your learning and you get good jobs in that area.   I thnk that you sound very level headed and have a good idea about what works and doesn't work for you, so I say good luck and just stick with what you like to do, and pick programs that will emphasize these aspects.  Good Luck!
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The first thing to do is learn some basic knife skills and health and safety. You don't want to chop off your finger or make someone really sick while your learning. Start off cooking basic things like fruits, vegetables, and starches. They're easier to work with for a beginner. Progress to meat, poultry, and seafood when you are comfortable and feel ready to do so. You will want to look for a basic cooking book that has simple techniques and easy recipes as well as describes some kitchen equipment and other introductory things. I like something like a betty crocker, or better homes and garden's cookbooks for this. Great intro books. Feel free to ask me any questions along the way. I have a bachelors degree in culinary arts (cooking) as well as an impressive store of cooking books at my disposal to answer your questions and give tips. Email me at waterlogged1214@yahoo.com
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Study different languages. You have to prove fluency. There will be a proficiency test. Study Study Study.
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For information on how to do the chromatography test choose from the following lists:\nhttp://search.yahoo.com/search?p=chromatography+test&prssweb=Search&ei=UTF-8&fr=ytff1-&x=wrt\nhttp://www.google.com/search?num=100&hl=en&lr=lang_en&q=chromatography+test&btnG=Search
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Have you taken a test?
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Depends on your cooking abilities.\nAlso...is he picky?  What dishes does he like?\n\nDon't do something TOO fancy.  You don't want to be freaking out if it doesn't go well.\n\nChicken or seafood alfredo with a nice garlic bread and some wine is good.\nSteak (a beef tenderloin is good meat to start with) and baked potatoes is a good "meat n potatoes" one. \nChicken cordon bleu and roasted potatoes is nice if you are a bit more talented.\n\nSee the site below for some great recipes.
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they may do a poligraf test also you will take a shot math test.as always dress your best,maybe a pair of dress pants and nice wrinkle free blouse.dont forget your yes sirs and no sirs,having good maners is always a plus.last,be confandent!
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INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS\n \nBUSINESS AND SERVICES PROGRAMS OF STUDY\n\nASSOCIATE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAMS\n \nCULINARY ARTS\n \nCulinary Arts is a sequence of courses that prepare students for careers in the food service industry. Graduates of the program receive a Culinary Arts Associate degree. The program emphasizes technical/theoretical knowledge combined with the practical application of basic food preparation and service techniques, sanitation, equipment use, and safety.  Program graduates are prepared for jobs as restaurant cooks, short order cooks, school cafeteria cooks, cook helper and baker apprentices/helpers.  ACF accreditation for the Culinary Arts Degree will be reviewed at next accreditation visit in 2006/7.\n \nUpon successful completion of program a student is eligible to take the culinarian or pastry certification examination to attain appropriate ACFEI certification.\n\nCOURSE\n\nESSENTIAL GENERAL CORE COURSES              CREDIT HOURS\nENG 191 Composition and Rhetoric I                          5\nENG 193 Composition and Rhetoric II                         5\nSPC 191 Fundamentals of Speech                             5\nPSY 191 Introduction to Psychology                          5\nMAT196  Contemporary Mathematics                         5        \nXXX XXX General Core Electives                                5\n\nESSENTIAL FUNDAMENTAL COURSES\nSCT 101 Computer Concepts and Applications             3\nCUL 100 Professionalism in Culinary Arts                     3\nCUL 110 Food Service Sanitation, and Safety              3\nCUL 112 Principles of Cooking                                   5\nCUL 114 American Regional Cuisine                            5\nCUL 116 Food Service Purchasing and Control             3\nCUL 121 Baking Principles I                                      5\nCUL 122 Baking Principles II                                     5\nCUL 127 Banquet Preparation and Presentation            4\nCUL 129 Front of the House Services                         3\nCUL 130 Pantry, Hor d'oeuvres and Canapes               5\nCUL 132 Garde Manger                                          5\nCUL 133 Food Service Leadership and Decision Making  5\n OR\nMSD 103 Leadership and Decision Making                   5\nCUL 137 Nutrition and Menu Development                  3\nCUL 203 Practicum/Internship                                 12\n OR\nCUL 204 International Cuisine                                   6\n AND                                                         \nCUL 205 Restaurant and Hotel Baking                         6\nCUL 215 Contemporary Cuisine I                                5\nCUL 220 Contemporary Cuisine II                               5\n                                                        \n\nOCCUPATIONALLY RELATED/ELECTIVE COURSE:\n \nXXX XXX Elective                                                  3\n\nTOTAL CREDIT HOURS                                        107\n\ncc
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try www.4tests.com  \nyou can take practice tests there
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Most school systems have a vocational school with a cooking program. After school you should look into schools like the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. Why don't you contact them and find out what they are looking for in prospective students? http://www.ciachef.edu/
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It's a reality show on Bravo channel with chefs competing for the title "Top Chef".  The website for it is:http://www.bravotv.com/Top_Chef/
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You better be prepared for a lot of hard work ahead of you, you have to be very organised and passionate about food, It is a long haul, long hours, I'm not trying to put you off I am a restaurant manager and have been in catering for 20 years, I love my job but find it takes over my entire life, good luck I hope you have a good career
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Here is a page showing which test is appropriate for what:\n\nhttp://www.socr.ucla.edu/Applets.dir/ChoiceOfTest.html
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Food science degrees are good for getting work in government inspection agencies and in the private sector.  You could do quality control, research things like new preservation techniques, or any number of things.  I know somebody that is getting a food science degree then is planning on heading off to culinary school.  The source below has some good info, but it's not specific to Canada, just a food science major in general.
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this all depends on the state you live in... typically it at least requires a bachelors degree (some states, such as Ohio are changing to masters) and once you have your degree some schools will provide you with the required tests and what not themselves, and sometimes you will need to find a testing center to take a licensing exam....
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One of the best current techniques is called Design of Experiments (DOE).  There are numerous software packages to assist in proper design and give you the results.  The design consists of determining the number of variables and the levels of each variable you want to test.  You must also decide how many samples of each variable set you want to check.  For the first experiment keep the number of variables and the number of levels of each variable to a minimum.\n\nFor example:  If you want to determine the best way bake a pizza,  you may select oven temperature, bake time, and position in the oven.  If you decided to test two levels of each of these variables ( 400 & 450 degrees, 12 & 15 minutes, lower and upper rack position). For a full experiment, you would have to bake 8 pizzas.  If you wanted to bake 2 of each combination, to gain confidence in the results, you would have to bake 16 pizzas.\n\nIf you wanted to test three levels of each variable, the number would jump to 27 pizzas and 54 pizzas, which would be vey costly.  Keep the experiment simple and use the same brand/type pizza for each combination.\n\nYou may get great results with more than one combination, that's good.  If you get the same results with many combinations, you will have to redesign your experiment to widen the levels or pick a different variable to test.\n\nHope this helps.