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Anyone here work as a chef?

  • 14-03-2007 9:54am
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    jebusmusic
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    I'd appreciate it if anyone working as a chef of any grade could give me their opinion on this?

    In about 12-18 months I'll have the opportunity to leave my job, and possibly move to Australia/New Zealand with my partner.

    The chances of me getting work over there in what I do are slim, and I'm not sure if I want it anyway.

    So my plan is to finish my job here, and do a 4month Failte 'Culinary Skills' course, which basically 'qualifies' you to become a commis chef, or at least looks better on a CV than no chefing experience at all!

    I have a big interest in food, can cook, and have worked in many 'fine dining' restaurants for more than 4 years as a waiter, so I'm used to the pressure/speed of work etc.

    I'd like to start out in a decent restaurant/hotel such as Ely/Merrion Hotel or Bleu etc, so then I can continue to work in places where the food is good and challenging to cook.

    So I basically have a few questions about working as a chef, such as;

    Is 24 a bit old to be starting out as a commis?

    Will the pay be terrible, or at least minimum wage?

    Is it easy enough to find work abroad as a chef?

    Thanks.


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