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HOW TO BECOME A CHEF: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE
How do you become a chef? It’s a little more complicated than simply learning a few basic recipes, declaring yourself a “chef,” and going out to look for a job. You may be a great cook, but professionals in the food service industry make a distinction between cooks and chefs, so putting “chef” on your resume is inadvisable until you’ve truly earned the title. How do you earn the title of “chef?” That’s what this guide is about: how to earn the title of “chef” with the broadest application across the industry.  While it’s technically possible to become a chef without formal education, it’s a myth that credentials in the restaurant and food service industry don’t matter. Nothing could be further from the truth: employees with culinary or pastry credentials differentiate themselves from their peers who do not have an education. Why? Because they’ve invested in themselves. Critical skills for success in the industry include: Technical skills: Cooking methods, knife skills, seasoning, pastry techniques, plating, and flavor profiles Professional skills: Including “real-world” experience during an industry externship and other hands-on training in a professional kitchen Business skills: Understanding profit and loss, writing business plans, and managing restaurant operations
HOW TO BECOME A CHEF: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE
How do you become a chef? It’s a little more complicated than simply learning a few basic recipes, declaring yourself a “chef,” and going out to look for a job. You may be a great cook, but professionals in the food service industry make a distinction between cooks and chefs, so putting “chef” on your resume is inadvisable until you’ve truly earned the title. How do you earn the title of “chef?” That’s what this guide is about: how to earn the title of “chef” with the broadest application across the industry.  While it’s technically possible to become a chef without formal education, it’s a myth that credentials in the restaurant and food service industry don’t matter. Nothing could be further from the truth: employees with culinary or pastry credentials differentiate themselves from their peers who do not have an education. Why? Because they’ve invested in themselves. Critical skills for success in the industry include: Technical skills: Cooking methods, knife skills, seasoning, pastry techniques, plating, and flavor profiles Professional skills: Including “real-world” experience during an industry externship and other hands-on training in a professional kitchen Business skills: Understanding profit and loss, writing business plans, and managing restaurant operations
Singapore National Young Chef Team Selection
On 8 March have a seminar on MSA graded beef and lamb products which are currently imported by some of the Singapore importers. This seminar is for chefs, retailers and trade to gain a deeper understanding on these MSA graded products that are sold to restaurants and chefs currently. Hence, chefs and restaurants can take the opportunity and advantage on these MSA graded products to enhance/create their menu for customers’ eating quality and cuts variety enjoyment. How to check if the Aussie meat product they buy is MSA graded?  Check the meat carton box label, there will be printed eg. ‘MSA 4 ,MSA 5’ on the label and some will have the MSA logo. It’s an interesting graded system which is unique to Australian meat. For years, they have mainly sold in Australia but now many exporters are participating in this grading system program to allow their customers in domestic and overseas market to enjoy the consistent and desirable meat eating quality. As we have limited seats and they are being taken up fast, if you are keen, please RSVP to ryong@mla.com
DIFFERENT KNIVES AND THE BEST USES FOR EACH ONE
While you may think a knife is just something that can slice through meats and veggies, don’t tell that to a chef. A chef’s knife kit is akin to a painter’s brush collection: while any knife can cut and any paintbrush can apply paint, selecting the right tool for the job can help a culinary professional achieve the results they’re looking for. With that in mind, remember that not all knives are created equal. Using the right knife for the right job doesn’t just improve the quality of your cuts, it’s also a safety measure. If you understand which knives to use for different tasks, you may be able to prevent injuries and save yourself time and effort in the kitchen. Chef’s Knife  As its name suggests, the chef’s knife is one of the most frequently used and versatile tools in the kitchen. Chef’s knives are typically between eight and ten inches, although they can be as short as six inches and as long as 14 inches. You can probably use your chef’s knife for most of your slicing during food prep, and in many ways, it can be the most important tool you use. The more comfortable you feel with the weight and balance, the more quickly you’ll be able to slice, dice, and julienne vegetables during prep for a busy meal service. Therefore it’s important to find a knife that gives you a smooth and fast rhythm as you’re cutting.
Skills Every Baker Should Have
Understanding of Mise en Place The most successful bakers in the industry usually know that the process of baking requires careful timing and organization, so having your baking station prepared with everything you’ll need – including all the tools and pre-measured ingredients – is vital. In the industry, this is called “mise en place.”  Let’s say you’re getting ready to mix up a batch of cheddar and chive biscuits. You begin by cutting the butter into the dry ingredients to form those perfect fatty crumbs. However, just as things are looking good, you have to stop for fifteen minutes to chop the chives and shred the cheese. During that time, your butter softens, compromising the biscuits’ flaky texture. While it may seem like a simple concept, organizing your workspace ahead of time is often the difference between success and failure in the kitchen. Clear Team Communication Along with mastering working with yeasted doughs and piping straight lines, communication is a skill great bakers should possess. Whether you’re mixing dough for early morning croissants or putting the finishing touches on petit fours, you need to be able to communicate with your team members. “Teamwork is dream work, and you need to have one eye and one ear on everyone else in the space at all times.” STEVE KONOPELSKI, PASTRY ARTS CHEF INSTRUCTOR* Along with informing others about what’s happening in the kitchen, you’ll also periodically need to humbly accept criticism and learn from others. After all, even the best bakers know they’re not right 100% of the time. If you’ve mainly been baking on your own, it can sometimes be difficult to learn how to properly communicate in the kitchen. While you could dive headfirst into an entry-level baking position, not everyone likes being thrown into the deep end. Pastry school may provide you with the opportunity to explore proper communication in a supportive environment. As a pastry student, you can spend weeks interacting with fellow students as well as Chef Instructors. After learning how to communicate with team members and accept criticism, you can have the opportunity to test your newfound skills during an externship.
French Cooking: How and Why French Cuisine Came to Dominate the World
French cooking is considered by many to be the most prestigious and respectable cuisine in the world. With its formal techniques, emphasis on fresh ingredients and simple flavors, pride in presentation, and rich and colorful history, French cuisine truly has come to rule the world, laying the foundations for many other styles and specialties. To become a skilled chef, you must have extensive knowledge of French cooking fundamentals. But how did French cuisine come to be so acclaimed? Let’s explore the many ways French cuisine has impacted food and culture around the world.  Medieval French Cooking Some of the inspiration for French cuisine can be traced back to medieval times. Back then, nobility dined on multi-course meals composed of wild game, meat, fruit, and grains, while peasants ate diets high in vegetables and legumes. Expensive salt and imported spices were widely used in the kitchens of the elite and were considered a status symbol. With few ways to preserve food, people in ancient times decided what ingredients to use based on what they had immediately available. Modern French cooking also utilizes fresh, seasonal ingredients. Members of the upper class often utilized these seasonal ingredients to host banquets or feasts that showed off their wealth. These dishes were elaborately presented to impress guests, and this emphasis on presentation is maintained in modern French cooking.
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO STARTING A HOME-BASED CATERING BUSINESS
With lower startup costs than a restaurant and the ability to determine your own hours and dishes, a home-based catering business can be an exciting entry into culinary entrepreneurship! With no brick-and-mortar, “customer-facing” space needed, starting a catering business from home can be more affordable**, and a great way to either supplement your full-time income or replace it entirely. Still, this is a big undertaking. However, you can follow this step-by-step guide for helpful tips in getting your home-based catering business off the ground, and start wowing clients with your delicious food!  On-Site vs. Off-Site Catering Catering services are generally split into two categories—on-site and off-site. With on-site catering, the food is cooked and completed at the event location, like a wedding venue or hotel. With off-site catering, food is cooked somewhere else and then brought to the event location. This is often the case with catered business lunches and private parties. As a home-based caterer, you may have the option to work either of these methods into your business. You could do the prep work at home, and bring everything to the event location for the final cooking and plating. Or you could do all the cooking from your home kitchen, and deliver the completed dishes to the venue. The method you choose could be influenced by your city and state catering regulations, so make sure to do your research before determining your business model.
YCCI Gala Dinner 2023
                  
In a world where culinary excellence reigns supreme, the 13th South East Asian Chefs (SEAC) Golf Tournament 2023 is the event that brings together the most talented chefs and culinary enthusiasts from across Southeast Asia. Get ready for an epic battle on the golf course, where sportsmanship and camaraderie meet in a fierce competition.
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