Am I Chef?

"Am I Chef?" is a must read for anyone wishing to enter, or associated with the commercial cookery industry, including existing trainees, chefs and educators.

This book draws from Black Hat Chef George Hill's 56 years of international experience in commercial cookery. In simple terms, George explains the attitudes, characteristics, experiences, knowledge, personality traits, physical requirements and skills necessary to be successful as a commercial cook or a chef.

Am I Chef? Explores issues that impact on the industry including: allergies, branding, bullying, celebrity chefs, competitions, culinary etiquette, discipline, food presentation, media, passion, spelling, training and describes common kitchen slang, terminology and Culinary Codes of Practice.