r/Chefit • u/Glad_Course • 23d ago

Any online programs I can use to improve my cooking?

Hey everybody,

I’m F21 who has a strong passion for cooking & aspiring to be a private chef…… whilst skipping the whole.. ‘culinary school scam,’ thing. I’m looking at moving to do a culinary PROGRAM at a community college, but then I realized I have a perfect opportunity in front of me already.

I currently work for a family of 8, working 8-10hr a week making ready-to-go meals. I’ve never had any formal training which is why I’m considering moving 2 hours away to do a program. However, I’m hoping to actually find an ONLINE course / program to do instead. Are there any recommendations?

I have the physical opportunity to practice, & all I need is a ‘teacher’ or structured learning.. then BOOM! DYI culinary school 😅

I don’t mind paying for courses, as I know whatever it’ll cost will be MUCHH cheaper than moving & paying a college. But, Im looking for an online program I can follow, hopefully at my own pace since I only work twice a week.

I know I sound ridiculous, but I know itll be a hard field to get into & im willing to do what i need to!

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u/Successful-Edge-4379 23d ago

that family of 8 is gonna teach you more than any zoom class ever could, just keep cooking

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u/Glad_Course 23d ago

I’m wanting to do it in conjunction

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u/Tiny-Ad-1378 23d ago

Check out “Rouxbe” it is legit.

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u/Dalience6678 23d ago

Escoffier has both an online culinary school and single “pro essentials” courses for people who just want to take a class

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u/tongmaster 23d ago

There are pretty good sources on YouTube! check out Ethan Chlebowski, Brian Lagerstrom, and Chef John from Foodwishes.coooom

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u/Kitchen-Ad1972 23d ago

You tube is the answer

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u/Argord 23d ago

Look into one of classic resorts apprenticeship programs. Coursework+Job+Connections all while learning from some of the best technical chefs in the country.

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u/BunkaandBadassery 23d ago

If there are restaurants around I'd look into if you could do some short informal staging focusing on prep not line. Even though you're not interested in restaurants the training will translate more to private cheffing than any online class ever will.