Start your essay with a quote from a chef you admire and ideally, who you've looked up to for some time.
Explain the significance of the quote and what it means to you. The explanation should lead you to the thesis or main point of your paper. For example, if you're writing a paper on why you want to be a chef, your main reason could involve how you value improvisation with sensory experience. Connect your thesis to the quote you started your paper with.
Start your second paragraph with a supporting sentence for your thesis. Explain your sentence by using personal experiences, your knowledge of cooking or the philosophies of other chefs. Start each subsequent paragraph with a sentence supporting your thesis or main reason. Explain each supporting sentence in the same fashion.
End your essay by restating your thesis. Use a final anecdote directly related to your thesis that you've either experienced firsthand or read or heard from a professional chef.
Reread your paper, checking it for mistakes and fine tuning any poor word choices or points you feel could be clearer.