{"id":16347,"date":"2023-01-27T06:00:03","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T19:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.emotedigital.com.au\/?p=16347"},"modified":"2024-01-22T12:51:32","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T01:51:32","slug":"career-pathways-so-you-want-to-be-a-chef","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/career-pathways-so-you-want-to-be-a-chef\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Pathways: So, You Want to Be a Chef!"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s no denying Australia’s great foodie culture. Some of our restaurants are ranked amongst the best in the world!<\/p>\n

Some eateries even rival their origins with their produce, like Lune Melbourne\u2019s World\u2019s Best croissants<\/a> (pardon to the French!<\/em>).<\/p>\n

Becoming a chef can be an exciting, varied, and lucrative career choice – but what does it take to get there?<\/em><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s find out!<\/p>\n

Where Does the Word \u2018Chef\u2019 Come From?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The word \u2018chef\u2019 comes from the French phrase \u2018chef de cuisine\u2019<\/em>, which translates to \u2018boss of the kitchen\u2019<\/em>.<\/p>\n

A chef is a professional cook who manages all aspects of a kitchen. From developing the menu and specials to overseeing all food prep, signing off on dishes and managing the rest of the kitchen team – it\u2019s their role to look after everything and deliver the experience customers expect.<\/p>\n

Chefs are trained through formal qualifications or an apprenticeship – no university degree is required! They will typically have several years of experience in a range of kitchen environments and have usually worked in all the other roles in a kitchen, meaning they have a solid expectation of what every role requires.<\/p>\n

Chefs master a range of techniques in all areas of cooking to discover their niche, with many specialising in a particular cuisine by the time they become the Head Chef.<\/p>\n

Becoming a Chef: The Pathway<\/strong><\/h4>\n

To become a chef, there are two core pathways you can start with:<\/p>\n

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  1. Gaining post-school qualifications.<\/li>\n
  2. An Apprenticeship.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Here\u2019s a breakdown of what they involve:<\/p>\n