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Nov 13, 2014 | 8:00 am
If you are looking to become a baker, there are a few things that you should know beforehand, such as the necessary experience, the training information and the career requirements. The first question you have to ask yourself is: do you really want to become a baker? If you like making cookies at home, it doesn’t mean that you can work all day in a hot kitchen and prepare baked goods on a tight schedule. As a baker, you won’t create only breads, but also pastries, pies, cakes and other baked delicacies. You will have to measure and prepare the... Read more...
Nov 12, 2014 | 12:00 pm
Nursing school like any other school program takes exactly as long as the individual needs to complete the requisite units required for graduation. Typically, this is three years, but it can be as fast as one year and as long as eight years. There is some limit to how long it can take to get a Nursing degree due to the fact that nursing is a competitive educational program and spots aren’t held for people who are under achieving. How Long is Nursing School? Students can typically begin practicing nursing following a one-year Licensed Vocational Nursing program. You will be... Read more...
Nov 12, 2014 | 10:00 am
A chef job outlook is two-fold; first, the national outlook, based on averages of the profession, then exclusive to Texas. First, understand that there is no guaranteed salary in this type of profession unless you can secure a deal at a top ranking hotel or private company. Many cooks work as freelance contractors and their salary is determined by the market, as well as their own relationships with clients. The National Market Outlook The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics state that the best prospects are head cooks who come from a background of experience. The growth rate is about average... Read more...
Nov 12, 2014 | 9:00 am
Who Qualifies as a Chef Working in a restaurant has a rank and file system, beginning with prep cooks, who slice, dice and cut vegetables and meats, make salads and do other things to prepare for the day’s menu. After learning the correct procedures for preparation, the prep cook is promoted to soups, sauces, grilling and saute. Those who are actually involved with cooking the foods are called line cooks, while they are still in a junior position and chefs de partie once they have perfected their skills. The generalized chef job description is for somebody who has gained enough... Read more...
Nov 12, 2014 | 8:00 am
What is a Culinary Arts Degree? A culinary arts degree is usually an associate’s degree offered through either a dedicated culinary arts school or a culinary arts program at a community college. Some culinary schools like the esteemed Culinary Institute of America, offer both bachelor’s and associate’s degrees. Depending on the school or program, you may be able to specialize in areas such as Pastry and Baking, Culinary Arts Management, and Culinary Science. Typical programs will last anywhere from 15 months to four years depending on the degree you are seeking and the amount of experience you already have, and... Read more...
Nov 11, 2014 | 12:00 pm
You may think that money is the only real advantage to pursuing a career in baking. That depends on whom you ask. For instance, some bakers take in over $23,000 per year. In fact, that’s the average salary according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, the type of baking you do may well be a more important indicator for income potential. Adventure guide and overnight bakers make a measly $21,000. In contrast, some may make well over $35,000, no doubt benefitting from a large client base and plenty of perks. Much of what you earn is decided on the... Read more...
Nov 11, 2014 | 11:00 am
Different states have slightly different requirements for nursing schools, but there are five Key requirements that most Nursing Schools have. Nursing School Requirements Applicants should have finished a baccalaureate degree. They will need to submit transcripts showing their degree when they apply to nursing school. This does not apply to an applicant for an LVN license. The LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) is a program unto itself and very often meets the requirements of a Bachelor of Arts (BA). If an applicant is beginning a LVN to R.N. program, they will also need to complete all scholastic requirements for a B.A.,... Read more...
Nov 11, 2014 | 10:00 am
Working as a caterer is a great way to be involved in the culinary arts while maintaining independence and flexibility of scheduling. Unlike most traditional culinary jobs, caterers aren’t tied to a kitchen for 60 – 80 hours each week under intense scrutiny. Instead, a caterer works flexible hours, depending on the event times, and is generally his or her own boss. However, becoming a caterer still requires the same kind of commitment to learning and gaining experience as any other culinary career. There is no shortcut to success as a chef or caterer. In order to run a successful... Read more...
Nov 11, 2014 | 9:00 am
A Degree Does not Mean Instant Success Even the most preliminary research brings one major fact to attention; a culinary chef salary is not determined as much by advanced education, but location, type of establishment and experience in the field. Even with a culinary degree in your hand, your first restaurant job could be as a line cook. Line cooks are assistant cooks who specialize within a particular station of the kitchen, such as fry cook, grill cook, sauce and sauté cooks. Your beginning salary will average around $20,000 a year. This can create quite a problem if you’ve taken... Read more...
Nov 11, 2014 | 8:00 am
Have you thought about becoming a radiologist or working somewhere close to the profession? Radiologists are specialists in the field of radiology or X-ray, and other radiological diagnostic methods. They are multifaceted, in that they perform life saving procedures, read radiological print outs, and diagnose issues by looking at films and video studies of problems inside the human body. Training Radiologists must first complete training to become a physician. First, they will complete a four-year undergraduate training, receiving a bachelor’s degree. Next, they must complete four years of medical school and get their medical degree. Following medical school, there will... Read more...
