What I See Myself Doing & How I Will Get It Done
The
journey I have started towards becoming a chef has been exciting, to say the
least. It has been a true test of my determination, patience, and faith. My
vision is to take those same attributes and own an establishment that is a
reflection of those as well. My concept is to own a bakery that incorporates
the use of flowers. My background as a florist gave me some of the initial
inspiration for this idea. I am definitely open to the idea of working in the
industry prior to opening my own shop. I believe it is crucial to gain experience
from the many sources available. Each kitchen I work in or each chef I work
alongside, will give me a new set of skills to build my own repertoire.
Understanding the amount of time my
career will require is something I am very aware of. Rarely will you become
great over night or in little time. I am prepared to work my way up the ladder.
I am eager to learn as much as I can and be in an environment where I can apply
the knowledge. Application is key. I could have so much knowledge and if I
never seek the opportunity to use it, it will definitely do me no good. I
believe very strongly in surrounding oneself with like-minded people. My aspiration is to be an outstanding chef,
therefore, I have to find the appropriate and strongest players now. Looking
forward to my vision, I want the people that come through the doors of my
establishment to feel the passion that goes into my craft. I believe that anybody
can make food, but I believe that when you do so with passion, that transforms
your plate. When you truly pour yourself into what you are creating and it is
done so with care and love, it is like giving a very intimate part of you to
others.
As this would be my second career, I
am sure that this is where I want to be. Many years ago I had the opportunity
to embark in the culinary world. I didn’t do so. The reality of it is I was
nervous about it not being as lucrative as I aspired. However, I now understand
that the money to be made is not my driving force. Anyone can have a high
paying career. I am not against high paying careers, but what I am searching
for is to be joyous and at peace with what I do. If I love it, and I am
constantly learning more about it, my betterment is inevitable. When you
sharpen your skills and follow the calling on your life, the money will follow.
My resume may not be as full as some
of my peers, however, I believe that the qualities that are within me will set
me apart. I have a great desire to succeed. I feel that I owe it to myself to
live a life that is full and prosperous. I want to do many things for others as
well. I love the idea of doing charity work and being a blessing to my local
community. As I go into the future, there are many ideas and projects that come
to mind. Some may say that I dream too big, that I ought to slow down. That my
duties are those of a mother first…I say, how can I be of any good to them or
others when I am not finding fulfillment in myself? I have a responsibility to
myself. I know that being successful, as a chef will allow us a better quality
of life. I refuse to live by other peoples’ standards for my life. I will do
what needs to be done to get where I want to be.
I feel blessed to be in the position
I am today. I have come far from where I started. Although it has been a tough
road, and many times I have felt defeated, I carry on. I know there is so much
territory ahead of me that I have yet to explore. I look forward to the new skills and
connections this career will bring my way. I welcome all that is new and will
help develop me into a great chef.