A Step in the life of Black Chef

 Hollywood movies might have made being a chef look too attractive. They may have sold you on the serene and creamy chocolate mousse cakes meshed with berries in a restaurant located in the heart of US with a group of cooks in white aprons working in sync while handling ingredients and kitchen tools for the perfect outcome, which is an entrée that leaves you drooling on your screen.

While these elements make for a great script, the truth is that real life as a chef is nothing like those portrayed on TV or in movies. While they make it appear scenic and easy, the thing is there is so much more to cooking what Black chefs must go through in their daily life.

Who is a chef?

Cooking is a series of techniques, recipes, and other specific guidelines. Chefs do not just follow recipes blindly though; they have to be exact in following them or making changes to the meal without compromising its taste. When it comes down to the cooking business, black chefs success depends on how much knowledge they've gained and how well they know their business inside out. Let's see why below:

Long Working Hours

Movies may exaggerate the realities of a kitchen by painting the picture that it's all about a lot of late nights and parties all the time, but chefs are always working, no matter what and no matter where they are. They wake up early in the morning and prepare recipes for their clients throughout the day at times - they're just getting started when their doors open! All of these processes can be quite time-consuming and demanding in the kitchen. The exceptional preparation is tailored to the number of guests on hand, meeting their satisfaction when it comes to specific taste requirements while supervising other staff members.

Strenuous Work Environment

The kitchen, whether it's a restaurant or hotel, holds high risk of occupational hazards. Even for expert masters of the culinary arts, working as a chef would be terrifying and dreadful. As a customer dining in an upscale restaurant and ordering off an enticing menu, it's easy to see past the extraordinary effort required to bring your meal from concept to reality. The cook is exposed to various hot surfaces, the heat from ovens, smoke from frying oil and other hot liquids that boil over as well as gas jets and other dangerous appliances like mixers, blenders, etc... not too mention that accidents do happen even when wearing protective gear. Touching hot pots or bowls may also result in burns so gloves or sleeves are necessary too.

Career Progression

Becoming an executive chef is not just a matter of ascension. It's something you earn by proving yourself in position after position. You'll need to take on increasing levels of responsibility like working your way up from line cooks to cooking for bigger and more demanding parties. In the kitchen, there's going to be lots of competition so exhibit what you have it and work hard to earn that promotion!

Being a black chef can be demanding but you will enjoy what you love doing. In the industry, a typical day is often full of action and rarely offers time to take a breath. This type of schedule is the norm and the main reason why being a chef is considered more of a lifestyle than job as it is difficult to juggle work/life balance for meal preparations.