Find an internship at a restaurant to build your resume. While an internship isn’t very glamorous, it can open up doors to the job you want. Contact local restaurants to ask about available internships. If you can’t find one, ask a local chef or restaurant owner if they’d consider taking you on as a short-term intern. During this time, watch the chef, sous chef, and line cooks to learn new skills. Additionally, follow all of the instructions they give you exactly.
Some culinary arts schools have relationships with local restaurants that offer internships for students.Your internship will likely be unpaid. However, treat it like a regular job so you can get a good reference when you apply for jobs.