Michele Thomas, Annette Tomei, Tracey Vasil Biscontini

Culinary Careers For Dummies (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

The fast and easy way to find your place in the culinary field 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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. September 2011
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781118168370
• Artikelnr.: 38238858

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

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