Expert: Leo Salazar - 5/31/2004

Question
hi. im a student in high school and im doing research on the career i would like to go into. are you a somewhat professional cook? Do you cook as a career?    if so, please answer these next few questions with as much detail as possible. what does the job consist of? How much schooling is required? what is the likely salary range? what's a typical day on the job like? Whats th worst part of the job? what are the most enjoyable aspects? what kind of training did you have? the most interesting or exciting thing that has happened as a result of this job? what are you most proud of having done and would you choose this profession again? please try to answer as many as possible and thank you very much for your time.

Answer
Hi Jason,

I am a cook by inspiration not profession.

My interest in cooking begun as a means to make sure my meals were always to the highest standards regardless of my circumstances.

Eventually it became hosting at my home and in different countries. I have traveled and lived in several countries for over half of my lifetime.

I come from a family of diplomats.

By profession, I am a zoologist/senior executive for a Medical Device Co. and do recommend you choose your career based on the intensity of love you feel for this activity.

Don't let anyone convince you of going into a career for other reasons than your genuine interest and love for it and what you can share with others through your career.

Regards and good luck

LSG