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