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Becoming a Personal Chef

Becoming a personal or private chef often involves cooking for specific families or residents in a particular location. These chefs have a number of responsibilities, from preparing menus to shopping for and cooking ingredients for their guests, all whilst factoring … Continue reading

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Catering for Dietary Requirements

Dietary requirements vary massively and have some serious consequences if they’re not taken seriously. Every restaurant should incorporate food into the menu that people with these requirements. As a chef, you should learn the types of dietary requirements and the … Continue reading

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How to Negotiate Your Salary

Negotiating a salary is never going to be an easy conversation to have with your boss or supervisor. You may feel like they’ll reject you for being cheeky, or that it will upset someone or jeopardise your job. The reality … Continue reading

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The Most Common Cooking Mistakes to Avoid

To excel in the kitchen takes more than just basic skills. It has to be said however, that even the best of cooks have made mistakes before.  If you’re looking to succeed in your new chef job, you’ll have to show that … Continue reading

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5 Essential Tools You Should Never Cook Without

The ingredients in your dishes are only half the story – the tools you use to create a culinary masterpiece can also make or break a good recipe!  Having the right tools to prepare and cook your food can make … Continue reading

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CV Writing Tips for Chefs

Your CV is often the first impression any employer will have of you – so it’s key to make it shine and help you stand out.  There are a few basic tips you can apply to your CV writing to … Continue reading

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Tips for Success in Hospitality Management

Hospitality management can be a tough field to be in, but the rewards can be large and the job satisfaction high. So, if you’re looking to work your way to the top, or if you’ve already made in a management … Continue reading

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Tips for Sourcing your Fruit and Vegetable Ingredients

There is something to be said about sourcing locally, you’re supporting the community and reducing the environmental impact of your culinary passion, and all at the same time as creating a mouth-watering dish. So, what’s the best way to source … Continue reading

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Which Culinary Job is Right for Me?

Even in the kitchen there’s a hierarchy – someone has to be in charge, and others are in a culinary position that lets their skill shine. Every role in the kitchen is crucial to aid productivity, the kitchen team is … Continue reading

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Cooking Techniques You Need to Master

Whilst your passion and flair are going to get you noticed in a kitchen, there are still a few basic skills that will stand you in good stead for any job interview and will come of use in any kitchen. … Continue reading

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