Learned how to cook from my mother. Is that enough to become a professional cook?

[King Belieal]

There are some people that are very good cooks. They never went to a catering school. They learned how to cook from their mothers. And when they cook, the world stands still. Is that enough to pursue a professional career as a cook?

 

[magnus2022]

It will not be enough to be a professional cook. A professional cook must know how to cook many foods from different cultures. Moreover, a prospective cook must learn some basic skills necessary to be a pro in the kitchen.

 

[Springtime]

I think even your mother is a good cook, it is good to attend a cooking class so that you can learn how to cook various dishes and present them in a professional way.

 

[Fidelia]

Cooking at a professional level is just beyond mixing ingredients together to make a meal. It has technicalities that can be learned from a professional catering school.

 

[Augusta]

Nope, pursue formal culinary education or gain practical experience through apprenticeships and on-the-job training