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Chef uniforms, often called ‘whites,’ hold great significance for both new and experienced chefs. Many chefs never forget the moment they receive their first chef coat, and, even after years in the profession, the magic remains. But what exactly makes chef uniforms so special? Whether you’re a culinary student, an aspiring chef, or restaurateur, readFIND OUT MORE |
Category: Chef Works Blog
Chef Works Blog
13 Culinary Careers Beyond the Kitchen
So you love working with food, but you know that a career as a chef isn’t for you. Does this mean you need to give up on your lifelong dream of a culinary career? Absolutely not! There are plenty of exciting and fulfilling career options outside the kitchen. While you might need to develop differentFIND OUT MORE |
June Chef of Chef Works: Cesar Zapata
The past two years have brought Chef Cesar Zapata Michelin recognition (for his Miami restaurant, Phuc Yea) and a coveted vendor spot at Kaseya Center, home of Miami Heat. And with two more Asian-inspired concepts currently in the works, it’s no question that Chef Cesar is enjoying a season of expansion. What’s the secret toFIND OUT MORE |
Ask a Chef: What Do You Wear to Work as a Chef?
Whether you dream of becoming a chef or already hold Michelin stars, dressing the part is essential. The attire you wear should convey professionalism, capability, and practicality. In this article, we delve into the historical significance of chef uniforms and interview Chef Matt Watts from Boqueria UES, a storied Spanish tapas restaurant in New YorkFIND OUT MORE |
May Chef of Chef Works: Gaby Lubaba
Dubbed a “rising star” by the Mercury News, Chef Gaby Lubaba has been attracting visitors to her small-town bakery from across the Bay Area. Technically precise, yet filled with heart, everything that comes from East Bay Bakery is mind-blowingly delicious. Chef Works had the opportunity to speak to Gaby about her unique journey fromFIND OUT MORE |
How do chefs look for jobs
“Too many cooks in the kitchen” is a phrase we’re all familiar with, but have you ever wondered how cooks get into the kitchen to begin with? If you’re curious about how to land a job as a chef, this guide is for you! Whether you’re an aspiring chef, an experienced chef, or aFIND OUT MORE |
How do chefs and line cooks beat the heat?
If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen. For chefs and line cooks, that’s more than just a saying — it’s literal. Temperatures in the kitchen often exceed 100 degrees in the summer, with hot pans and simmering liquids all adding to a sweltering environment. And while chefs love the figurativeFIND OUT MORE |
April Chef of Chef Works: Jay Ziobrowski
Ever wondered what culinary paths exist outside of the restaurant? Chef Jay Ziobrowski, also known as “Chef Jay Z,” is one of Morrison Healthcare’s corporate R&D chefs. Those concepts you see at a Morrison-run hospital café, whether it be a grill concept or a chicken salad concept — Chef Jay Z and his team areFIND OUT MORE |
The Ultimate Guide to Improving Restaurant Sustainability
Are you sick of hearing about restaurant sustainability? It’s no wonder — for years “sustainability” was treated as nothing more than another trend — the new version of “farm to table.” But as the environmental impact we have on earth is becoming more and more apparent, sustainability is going beyond a buzzword. Sustainability has toFIND OUT MORE |
Bragard USA joins the Chef Works family
We’re thrilled to share that Chef Works, Inc. is now the official licensee and distributor of Bragard in the United States. Bragard has long been known for its elegant designs in the hospitality industry, as timeless as they are creative. Our vision is to uphold the Bragard brand, while strengthening it with our cutting-edge supplyFIND OUT MORE |