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How did you all get into the culinary industry? (lemmy.world)

submitted 8 months ago by Thebular@lemmy.world to c/kitchenconfidential@lemm.ee

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Basically what the title says, what made you choose the culinary/food service industry? Why is this what you chose to do?

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[–] Thebular@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I personally fell in love with it after re-examining my life and what I wanted out of it after finishing cancer treatment. Even though it's my passion I absolutely don't want to stay in the kitchen past 35 or so. I don't want to be giving 70 hours of my life each week to work indefinitely and I don't think my body will be able to handle it much after that.

[–] Mugmoor@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 7 months ago

I recommend looking for work at an in-house kitchen for a larger business. I work at a Retirement Home, and get Benefits and a Union. The stress is significantly easier to manage, and the Health/Safety standards are much higher.

[–] ClopClopMcFuckwad@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

I worked fast casual at the end of highschool. It was fun and challenging but ultimately I decided not a long term job or career for me. Taught me a ton about life and dealing with people (coworkers and the public)

[–] Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It chose me, was great pay when I was in highschool.. Then after working 12-16 hour days I finally woke up and left for IT. Cooking will forever be a part of me but I'll be damned if I care to actually good food for myself

[–] Mugmoor@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I fell into it in High School, and stuck around due to convenience. Eventually I realized how much I really enjoyed it. Nearly 20 years later and I'm a KM at a Retirement Home.