Culinary Careers For Dummies (eBook)
384 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-1-118-16836-3 (ISBN)
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Ever dream of exploring an exciting career in culinary arts or
cooking but don't know where to begin? Culinary Careers For
Dummies is the perfect book for anyone who dreams of getting
into the culinary profession. Whether you're a student, an
up-and-coming chef looking for direction, or are simply interested
in reinventing yourself and trying your hand at a new career,
Culinary Careers For Dummies provides the essential
information every culinary novice needs to enter and excel in the
food service industry.
Packed with advice on selecting a culinary school and tips for
using your degree to land your dream job, Culinary Careers For
Dummies offers up-to-the-minute information on: culinary
training, degrees, and certificates; the numerous career options
available (chef, chef's assistant, pastry chef, food stylist,
caterer, line cook, restaurant publicist/general manager,
Sommelier, menu creator, food writer, consultant/investor, etc.)
and the paths to get there; basic culinary concepts and methods;
advice on finding a niche in the culinary world; culinary core
competencies; food safety and proper food handling; real-life
descriptions of what to expect on the job; and how to land a great
culinary job.
* Expert guidance on cooking up your career plan to enter the
food service industry
* Tips and advice on what to study to get you where you're
headed
* Packed with information on the many career options in the
culinary field
Culinary Careers For Dummies is a one-stop reference for
anyone who is interested in finding a career in this growing and
lucrative field.
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.
Introduction 1
Part I: An Introduction to the World of Culinary Arts 7
Chapter 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
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 19.9.2011 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Beruf / Finanzen / Recht / Wirtschaft ► Bewerbung / Karriere |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Beruf / Finanzen / Recht / Wirtschaft ► Wirtschaft | |
| Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management | |
| Weitere Fachgebiete ► Handwerk | |
| Schlagworte | Business & Management • Personal Career Development • Personalwesen • Wirtschaft u. Management |
| ISBN-10 | 1-118-16836-4 / 1118168364 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-118-16836-3 / 9781118168363 |
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