The Salty Chef
About
I hate to say it.....but in all honesty, most chefs and cooks DO NOT enjoy teaching new things and training people. It's generally considered a "waste" of their "creative genius" lol. I actually grew to love that part the most! I found I had a talent for teaching folks of all different experiences and instilling them with confidence in their skills. I think cooking should be fun and I want you to WANT to get in the kitchen!
I just love local ingredients, cooking and bringing people together over great food and great company. I enjoy cooking with people and teaching them so much, I turned it into a career! I like communicating and collaborating with you about your goals and wants from me in the process. I enjoy seeing you improve and gain confidence in your kitchen abilities.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I am very open to the structure of the lesson you'd like and can work with you to come up with a lesson you're really happy with. I am very easy to communicate with and try my best to respond as quickly as possible. I will bring everything needed for your lessons unless I have a special request from you. I want to you to feel confident and comfortable working with me!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have over 20 years of experience cooking in professional kitchens and have a diverse background when it comes to knowledge and skills. I have an education in fine cooking and have been trained by some of countries most innovative and accomplished chefs. I love teaching myself something new just as much as teaching others too.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
The pricing will depend on the specific skills you're wanting and whether the lessons are individual or group-based. If you're an individual looking for private, one-on-one lessons, I charge approximately $50/hr and I provide all equipment needed. As far as groups go, a rough approximate would be charging $200 to a group of 10 people for 2 hours. (In this scenario, the cost would only be $20 per person!) But again, I can try my best to work with your budget.
How did you get started teaching?
I got a start on teaching when I secured my first head chef position. It was the first time I lead a team, had to hire people as well as train them. I found I had a knack for teaching and working with people to get the best out of them, so I broke out and started helping restaurteurs hire and train kitchen staff and scaled it up to a full-time gig. I just love helping folks improve their skills and give them confidence!
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with all walks of life in this business. From high-schoolers to seniors, male to female, novice to experienced, nice to.....not-so-nice people lol, but I am professional and helpful no matter what the scenario.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I recently worked with a lady who wanted to surprise her grandmother with her new found pasta making skills (she's Italian in heritage) by taking a few lessons with me and practicing on her own. She now makes awesome pasta that her Nana approves of and couldn't thank me enough for bringing them closer.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I personally believe once you're looking at a pool of very qualified condidates, it's hard to go wrong in practice. However, personality and "fit" can be a big difference in your learning experience and how much you glean from the lesson. Find someone who communicates in a way you like and makes the experience a fun one!
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
- Make sure your teacher has experience in the specific type(s) of lessons you're looking for
- Find out what a lesson with them will cost and what the teaching process looks like
- Does your teacher recommend just one or multiple lessons?
- Looking past knowledge, you should feel totally comfortable and confident in working with your teacher, so make sure they communicate well and treat you right.
- Ask any questions you want to!!