How to get a job as a part-time cook with no experience?
Asked by lemonxjuice
Is that even possible? all the jobs ask for someone with experience. What places will train you? If you don't know how to cook at all, will they train you well? Is it possible to get a summer job like this?

Best Answer:
No; I really doubt that they'll give you a job as a cook even if it is just part time with no experience. It's very hard to trust an individual that claims they can cook, give them the job and turn out to be a complete waste of time and money. If you're either a teen or a mom that can cook like, well, yourself it may be not enough to satisfy the likes of others especially in a field where's you're judged on how you cook other's recipes. I'm gonna say no, but you can definately find a way to build your way up. Ask for a part time job. It doesn't have to be cooking, it can be waiting or even washing dishes, but to recieve your boss' trust, you have to demonstrate that you can work your way to the top. Best of luck, Lala.

have you never cooked before ever? i'm assuming you mean no experience in a restaurant setting. 1. life experience is valid experience. if you've cooked at home, there's your experience. it counts. 2. as i understand it, kitchens have lots of positions in terms of what to do on the line, etc. so, they'll probably put you somewhere to match your skill set.
Answered by marcy

It's very possible. My sister's boyfriend got a pat-time job as a cook at Yoshinoya. He has never cooked a day in his life. But, he still applied. He got the job and he was even promoted a month later. So, my suggestion is to apply and just say you have no formal experience, but you are a fast learner. You never know. They may hire you. GOOD LUCK!
Answered by Chuck ♥ Blair

a lot of places won't care. They may start you as a dishwasher or prep cook. But then you can move up and start cooking
Answered by watanake

I spent a couple of years working at a really good restraint -something interesting? Most of the (very excellent) cooks started out as dishwashers, then moved up to cooks helper, then were moved up to cook. Learning and experience can happen right on the job, you just have to be willing to put in your share at the bottom of the totem pole. Some restaurants even like being able to train their own people without 'wrong' stuff they've learned at other places getting in the way. If your willing to start 'low' enough you should have no trouble finding a place that will accept you with little experience and be willing to hire you as a summer job employee. And if you show you are an asset they will be happy to help you move up.
Answered by Kara