i had a construction company back home, but i wasnt part of the Master Builders Association.
And guess what? i didnt have the right to call myself a Master builder. And rightly so.
you're not a chef, and you're definately not a masterchef. you're just using a new catchphrase everyone's using these days and tagging to your cooking.
You just make cheap, quick eats that you whip up in a few minutes. Nothing masterful about that.
But what u did was rubbish peoples careers. people who put effort, love money, and lots of time into their passion. I think its self righteous for you to come along and act like your 10 mins in the kitchen is better than their entire career.i refuse to take any of your post seriously because i honestly dont think you do either.
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taken from this website
Certified Master Chefs | Culinary Careers | Cooking Schools
please stop taking the piss out of the title
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Master Chef
The highest achievement an American chef can earn
Most people use the term "master chef" in a casual manner, usually to apply to anyone that’s good at cooking. This isn’t an accurate use of the term. Most people don’t realize that a master chef is an actual professional classification, along the lines of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). To become a master chef, you must achieve the highest level of certification possible in American culinary arts. Those who receive this classification are given the title Certified Master Chef (CMC). Fewer than 100 people in the country hold this certification. Extensive training and recognizable excellence in several culinary arts programs are required before an individual can achieve this status.
The only organization capable of awarding the CMC certification is the American Culinary Federation. The master chef program was established back in 1981, as a means of encouraging chefs to strive for excellence and to improve the image of American chefs around the world. In order to pass the certification program, you have to endure a rigorous eight day long practical exam that tests your culinary knowledge and abilities. Topics covered by the test include use of ingredients, skills and techniques, presentation, timing of service and safety and sanitation.
Once you have completed all courses and classes in the Certified Master Chef program, there’s one final test that you must pass before you receive your certification. This test costs approximately $3,000 to take and, once you sign up, you must attend one of the next two scheduled tests. There are two approved testing sites. One is the campus of the The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, and the other is the Institute’s California campus in Napa Valley.
Most people begin their path towards becoming a Certified Master Chef by getting a degree in culinary arts. Many choose to start with a two year Associate’s degree program, but some opt for a four year Bachelor’s degree instead.
Qualifications
In order to apply to take the master chef certification program, it’s important that you possess several key skills, traits and other criteria. These include:
•A solid foundation of experience in the culinary arts, including advanced practical culinary skills.
•A strong creative drive and a true passion for working with food in an artistic manner.
•A willingness to work long hours under an extreme amount of pressure.
•The ability to secure the proper funding to pay for all aspects of the course, which is valued at approximately $6,000 (including travel).
Salary
Those who have achieved master chef status have a big advantage when searching for a job. Many of the most prestigious restaurants, hotels and catering services are only interested in hiring certified chefs and are willing to pay top dollar for a true master chef. Annual salaries for master chefs typically fall within the range of $40,000 to $75,000.
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