Culinary Careers For Dummies

What you need to know to find your path in this fast–growing industry
Ever dream of exploring a career in culinary arts or cooking but don′t know where to begin? Culinary Careers For Dummies is the perfect book for you! Packed with advice on selecting a culinary school and gaining on–the–job experience, it offers up–to–the–minute information on everything culinary novices need to enter and excel in the food service industry.
Culinary Arts 101 — get an introduction to the varieties of culinary professionals, the different types of places they work, and the pros and cons of culinary school
Pick a path — discover the many types of culinary jobs out there, from the traditional restaurant kitchen to resorts, spas, and catering companies
How sweet it is — find out about the specialty areas of the culinary field, from pastry chefs and food artisans to personal chefs and food scientists
Step out of the heat — check out non–cooking careers in the field, like food writing, photography, and styling
Land that job — create a top–notch résumé, visit restaurants, network with industry professionals, and climb the ladder
Open the book and find:
What culinary professionals do
Where the jobs are
How to choose the right culinary school
The lowdown on restaurant, wine, and many other culinary professions
Culinary opportunities in hotels, spas, and resorts
The difference between a chef and a cook
Advice to move up the culinary ladder
Learn to:
Land your dream job in the culinary field
Grasp the ins and outs of culinary training, degrees, and certificates
Find your niche in the food service industry

Spis treści:
Introduction 1
Part I: An Introduction to the World of Culinary Arts 7
Chapt er 1: A Snapshot of the Culinary Arts Profession 9
Chapter 2: Finding the Jobs: Where Culinary Professionals Work 27
Chapter 3: Culinary School Versus On–the–Job Training: Finding Your Fit 45
Chapter 4: Ingredients for Success: Choosing a Culinary School 57
Part II: Exploring Popular Career Paths and Profiles 85
Chapter 5: Reservation for One: Working in Restaurants 87
Chapter 6: Living the Good Life: Working in Hotels, Resorts, and Spas 115
Chapter 7: Cooking for a Crowd: Volume Cooking 137
Part III: Taking a Specialized Approach 151
Chapter 8: How Sweet It Is! Becoming a Pastry Chef or Baker 153
Chapter 9: Life On the Inside: Personal and Private Chefs 171
Chapter 10: Old and New Trends: Food Artisans and Scientists 185
Chapter 11: Drink Up! Jobs in the Beverage Industry 205
Part IV: Checking Out Non–Cooking Careers 225
Chapter 12: Culinary in a Media World: What It′s All About 227
Chapter 13: The Star Makers: Public Relations and Marketing 245
Chapter 14: Showcasing Food for Others 253
Chapter 15: Careers in Purchasing: Specialty Foods, Cookware, and More 271
Part V: Landing the Job, Moving Up the Ladder, and More 291
Chapter 16: Landing a Culinary Job 293
Chapter 17: Moving Up the Ladder — or Switching Gears! 315
Chapter 18: Making Your Own Path: Becoming a Culinary Entrepreneur 325
Part VI: The Part of Tens 339
Chapter 19: Ten Reasons to Work in the Culinary Industry 341
Chapter 20: Ten Tips to Help You Thrive in the Culinary Industry 347
Index 353

Nota biograficzna:
Michele Thomas is a writing teacher and managing editor of the International Culinary Institute, home of the French Culinary Institute.
Annette Tomei is a food and wine consultant.
Tracey Vasil Biscontini is the founder, president and CEO of Northeast Editing, Inc.

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< b>What you need to know to find your path in this fast–growing industry
Ever dream of exploring a career in culinary arts or cooking but don′t know where to begin? Culinary Careers For Dummies is the perfect book for you! Packed with advice on selecting a culinary school and gaining on–the–job experience, it offers up–to–the–minute information on everything culinary novices need to enter and excel in the food service industry.
Culinary Arts 101 — get an introduction to the varieties of culinary professionals, the different types of places they work, and the pros and cons of culinary school
Pick a path — discover the many types of culinary jobs out there, from the traditional restaurant kitchen to resorts, spas, and catering companies
How sweet it is — find out about the specialty areas of the culinary field, from pastry chefs and food artisans to personal chefs and food scientists
Step out of the heat — check out non–cooking careers in the field, like food writing, photography, and styling
Land that job — create a top–notch résumé, visit restaurants, network with industry professionals, and climb the ladder
Open the book and find:
What culinary professionals do
Where the jobs are
How to choose the right culinary school
The lowdown on restaurant, wine, and many other culinary professions
Culinary opportunities in hotels, spas, and resorts
The difference between a chef and a cook
Advice to move up the culinary ladder
Learn to:
Land your dream job in the culinary field
Grasp the ins and outs of culinary training, degrees, and certificates
Find your niche in the food service industry