Commitment to Learning

Never stop learning. Read. Study. Experiment. Take continuing education courses. Network with other chefs. Share information. Join appropriate professional associations, like the American Culinary Federation or the Retail Bakers of America. Join the alumni association of your school and keep in touch with your fellow graduates. Enter competitions to hone your skills and to learn from your competitors. Learn management and business skills. Keep up with the latest developments in technology, baking techniques, and food trends while you refresh your basic skills. Remember that learning to bake and cook and manage a kitchen is a lifelong process.