How long does it take to be a cook?

Answer 1

Well it depends what kind of "cook" you would like to be, to be a high payed "cook" you would have to go to college for 4 years. For a low income cheft eight to twelve months.

Answer 2

This may give you a clue.

Make sure you have all of your licenses required by your city/state, know what you want to prepare and contact the health department about your new business (better to be prepared than surprised), purchase all of the necessary equipment, create a contract (I suggest you charge 3x the food costs), and you may want to consider culinary school if you aren't already an amazing cook.

Try these sites for more info:
- Entrepreneur
http://www.entrepreneur.com/marketing/marketingbasics/marketingplan/article43018.html
- Global Gourmet
http://www.globalgourmet.com/food/egg/egg1296/eggtrick.html
- Mission Restaurant Supply
http://www.missionrs.com/catering-supplies.html
- Business Licenses
http://www.businesslicenses.com/

Answer 3

You can get a food hygiene certificate in an afternoon.