{"id":4431,"date":"2022-06-30T10:31:43","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T14:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lgcassocprod.wpengine.com\/?p=4431"},"modified":"2024-03-01T14:39:48","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T19:39:48","slug":"become-a-cook-with-no-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/es\/become-a-cook-with-no-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Cook with No Experience \u2013 4 Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every week we comb through the news to find employment trends affecting the hospitality industry so you don\u2019t have to. This week\u2019s Hospitality in the News topic: how to become a cook with no experience. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s officially summer and restaurant job openings are still hot on the hiring market. Restaurant Dive <\/span>reports<\/span> that a quarter of a million foodservice jobs were added in the first quarter of this year. Though the industry is still behind pre-pandemic job levels, this is the closest gap in openings vs filled positions that we\u2019ve seen since February 2020. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the most popular positions in the restaurant industry is\u00a0for cooks. This position has consistently been in demand since before the pandemic but was intensified due to the influx of job openings. The Bureau of Labor Statistics <\/span>projects<\/span><\/a> that between 2020 and 2030, cook positions will grow 25% \u2013 meaning that there will be tons of work opportunities for those interested in getting into a culinary position. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But if you\u2019ve never worked as one before, how do you become a cook with no experience? And what do restaurant managers look for in a great employee? We\u2019ll answer those questions below.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Become a Cook with No Experience<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n
Start to think about what career path you want to take<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

If you don\u2019t have any restaurant industry experience, it\u2019s important to figure out what options you\u2019ll have as you enter the culinary field. There are several different types of cook positions depending on your experience and interest level. Prep cooks, line cooks, and chefs are all popular positions you\u2019ll find at a restaurant or catering company. And sometimes when a position requires you to have multiple different responsibilities, you\u2019re referred to simply as a cook.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You’ll also want to consider where you could work. Restaurants, hotels, country clubs, catering companies, universities \u2013\u2013 these are just a few locations that employ cooks.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Even if you don\u2019t plan to have a lifelong culinary career, you should know the possible paths you can take in the hospitality industry. This will be useful when finding your first job, that way you\u2019ll know what positions to apply for. After getting through this first step, you\u2019re well on your way to learning how to become a cook with no experience previously. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn everything you need to know about the position<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

Now that you know what path you\u2019re going to take in the culinary field, it\u2019s time to learn everything there is to learn. When applying for jobs, you want to be knowledgeable whether you\u2019ve worked as a cook before or not. Here are some things you should do to improve your knowledge:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n