1.2 Kitchen chef characteristics
1.2.1Qualities of a good chef
z Ability to work under pressure
z Ability to multi task
z Creative
z Consistent
z Good palate
z Ability to work in a team
1.2.2 Challenges for a chef
z Fast paced and hot work environment
z Many stakeholders
z Risk of food poisoning
z In most cases a high level of competition
z High perishability of stock items
z Frequently changeable external environment (i.e. food trends or scares)
z Unsociable work
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1.2.3 Opportunities for a