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To be considered a professional Chef, it is not only how
well you prepare the foods or how skillfully you perform your duties; it is also how willing you
are to sacrifice your time, your dignity and your pride.
The following are a few of the points that a professiona chef, should take into
consideration when accpeting a position, because if, a chef is not willing and eager to practice these principles - Ten Commandments for a Chef - success will not be realized nor actualized. 1. practice punctuality every single day of employment. This also includes the willingness to stay as late and as long as necessary. 2. practice perfect sanitation under any and all circumstances. Remember, you are handling food and ALL the people for whom you prepare this food have literally placed their lives in your hands. 3. practice patience and politeness. These qualities must be extended toward all who work with you and for you, as well as the patrons you serve. 4. practice the art of continuing your education. You learned a great deal before you became a Chef, but never feel that you have learned everything. Be willing to continue to learn and be equally eager to teach those who follow you in your profession.
5. practive teamwork at all times. In any sizeable operation it takes a
combination of talents to achieve success, so you must lead the way in setting a good example.
6. practice accepting responsibility because it not only makes for
instant succes, but is also the speedy road to promotions.
7. practice conducting yourself in a way that creates an atmosphere
where argumentation and tension are unacceptable.
8. practice conservation of energy, materials and foodstuff. All of
these will lead to success because of the saving involved.
9. practice the production of high quality products in every meal that
you supervise or prepare. It will make for a successful operation and will reflect upon your
professionalism.
10. practice honesty and straightforwardness under all circumstances.
There is no room in our profession for mean and petty practices that make the work day one of
drudgery. Be positive in thought, word and deed.
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