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I am thinking of my future and I was thinking of maybe becoming a cook for a resturaunt. I also want to know how long do I neeed to be in college to get into a cooking job. What do I do?
5 answers - Asked By: NExt_WWe_DivA!!!:) - 11/12/2007
I had an interview Thursday the 4th and now it's Thursday the 11th! They were hiring 3 dishwashers and my interview went pretty good. The head cook showed me what to do and how the dishwashers worked. Then he said he'll call me and as i was walking back to my car he stopped me and asked if I can talk to the head dishwasher. I said sure so he introduced me then went back in. I was talking about how this job would be great for me and he was super cool! Then at the end he said he'll put in a good word for me then I was really happy cause I thought it was a guarantee that I got the job. But it's been a whole week and I haven't heard anything, so should I start applying to other places or wait a little bit longer? Thanks everyone
1 answer - Asked By: Jennifer - 4/11/2013
Suppose there is a Women Studies graduate applying for several jobs. A few companies that look at her resume automatically put her in the reject pile over concerns that she'll intentionally cause problems in the workplace. They see the degree as a red flag for lawsuits. She ends up working as the head fry cook at McDonald's. Is this below her pay grade? Or just right since there is an over supply of college graduates these days and her education doesn't make her any more special than a high school graduate?
9 answers - Asked By: Help - 1/19/2013
Okay so my cousin is the head line cook and he got me hired because of the chef. I've worked at that restaurant for 1 week and my back hurts. I want to quit, but I don't want to hurt my cousin's reputation at that job. It's pretty stressful and I have work on Wednesday. I'm also a full time college student and I close every time I work. I get home at 1-2 then I have 8am classes the next day. What should I do?
2 answers - Asked By: Jerick - 11/11/2012
I am currently living in edmonton alberta and am planning on movong to vancouver. i plan on gettting a cooking job untill i can go back to my normal job. all i know is that i am going to get a enough money for two months rent and that should give me time to find a job... i dont have much stuff to move i can take all of it on a plane. is there anything else i should do or know about moving to vancouver?
9 answers - Asked By: James S - 3/21/2008
What other jobs besides the actual construction of the transcontinental railroad, did it provide?
1 answer - Asked By: Laney - 9/5/2011
From ingredients to the way you cook them,which methods do you prefer...Thanks for the info and insight......Tom Science 4
3 answers - Asked By: Thomas M - 11/29/2006
I worked as a cook in two restaurants this past year, in CT. One place didn't withhold any personal income tax. Another only paid the social security tax and a medicare tax, and that was it. Apparently all I get back after taxes is $9? I am very confused.
6 answers - Asked By: Christa - 3/17/2013
To specify , I am talking about a cook not a head chef. I was wondering If you can work part time in a good restaurant not just a fast food chain. Answers from experienced cooks would be much appreciated. Thank you!!
3 answers - Asked By: - 12/30/2012
Does anyone have any different approaches to earing income when jobs are scarce? Any ideas that you have tried to keep the money coming in while job searching? No illegal answers please. I'm just looking for practical ideas to carry me through for a while. earning, as in making some cash.
3 answers - Asked By: Celtic Peace - 2/10/2009
I work at a place fast food place at my college where i have to cook right in front of them. Due to my social anxiety disorder, it is really akward when they are just staring at me and the food with talking. Like what are somethings i can ask them while i cook their food? Please help, this could possibly help my social anxiety?
3 answers - Asked By: Jake L - 10/14/2011
I have been out of college for about two years now and have worked a lot of random jobs like receptionist, gym member specialist, personal home cook, etc... -the kinds of jobs I don't need a degree for. I graduated with a degree that is probably more geared toward consulting than a skill related field. What other kinds of jobs should I apply for? I have been out of college for about two years now and have worked a lot of random jobs like receptionist, gym member specialist, personal home cook, etc... -the kinds of jobs I don't need a degree for. I graduated with a degree that is probably more geared toward consulting than a skill related field. What other kinds of jobs should I apply for? My main passions are health, nutrition, psychology and public health.
3 answers - Asked By: lala123 - 4/3/2010
Vehicle recently purchased from owner who did not take very good care of it. It overheated and apparently head was damaged. Automatic transmission also has problems and I am debating weather the cost of repairing it is more than the car is worth. Would the car be worth more if sold for parts, assuming of course that the cost to repair it is too much?
3 answers - Asked By: Midnight Fox - 9/6/2008
I'm trying to find a real work from home job. Does anybody know have any advice as where to start.
17 answers - Asked By: Bobby and Alissa M - 4/8/2008
I am putting together a costume for Halloween. Titles you have seen on either blue or khaki jumpsuits are fine. So far I have Cook, Motor Pool, Workman, Physicist and Security.
1 answer - Asked By: x - 9/22/2009
I don't mean a Mcdonalds throw fries in the oil type cook. I mean a higher class cook. I was thinking of how I would love for my career to work out, and it was a cook in miami :p. But what steps do i need to take?
3 answers - Asked By: Revette21 - 8/3/2010
I currently work at a warehouse and absolutely hate the job, and I'm thinking about working as a cook at a higher end restaurant. However, after thinking about it, it seems like working as a cook is very similar to working at a warehouse. Taking specific items and moving them to another spot and never really seeing the satisfaction on customers' faces seem like components of both jobs. Is there anyone who could give me advice on what to do? Thanks in advance. I'm still in highschool, so I'm not expecting to do this for more than a few months.
4 answers - Asked By: Joe S - 7/8/2009
I love culinary and I would love to learn how to cook different things and to know how to do pastry and things like that. I love to cook and I love to bake, but on the other hand I love messing with computers and the money isn't bad either.But should I do both or will it be a waste?How is culinary really like and the hours they work? What about computer maintenance? I don't know if culinary is something I just want to know how to do? Any advice will help
2 answers - Asked By: jesse - 12/28/2006
I love cooking. It's one of my passions. I don't have any formal training in it, but I'm a really good cook. I thinking of making a career in the food business. Just curious to know how do people land up being food show, or cookery show hosts. I mean all of them aren't professional chefs? Also, I would like more career ideas from you'll in the food business. Also how does one become a food critic? Are there any courses?
1 answer - Asked By: Starry-eyed - 12/24/2012
All the recipes say clean the sardines and cut the head off. What does cleaning them entail? Will it smell bad? And how do i scale them? Please help! they are sitting in my fridge right now. Yes, I am a city slicker--but I bake my own bread! I just don't know much about fish. Thanks.
2 answers - Asked By: Amber - 7/10/2007
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