Description
Book SynopsisThis text identifies the challenges that individuals would face when starting down the road to become a chef and outlines the right paths to take. It explores everything from family values, discipline, and how to acquire integrity to; focus, charisma, commitment, and initiative.
Table of ContentsForeword vii
Preface ix
Introduction: What's Your Plan? xv
Chapter 1 Stickability 1
The Story of Stickability as Told Chef John Folse 4
Interview Champ George Foreman 9
Chapter 2 Focusing on Your First Year at School 12
Interview Chef Paul Prudhomme 23
Chapter 3 Work Ethic and Habits 26
Interview Coach Bela Karolyi 37
Chapter 4 Time Management 40
Interview Chef Sam Choy 55
Chapter 5 Choosing Your Externship 58
Interview Chef Norman Van Aken 69
Chapter 6 Your Culinary Investment 75
Interview Mrs. Joanne Herring 83
Chapter 7 Completing Your Degree 87
Interview Chef Monica Pope 94
Chapter 8 The Real World 97
Interview Charlie "The Razor" Frazier 103
Chapter 9 Achieving Success 108
Interview Coach Rudy Tomjanovich 120
Collection of Quotes 125
Index 135
