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Nov 10, 2014 | 12:00 pm
When Job Title Makes a Difference If you’re kneading dough, frosting cakes or rolling out a piecrust, obviously you must be a baker. These are the standard functions associated with a pastry baker and it makes a comfortable definition. However, there is a difference in a pastry chef and a pastry baker. The chef has an administrative role. The pastry chef is the boss of the kitchen and the pastry baker works under his or her supervision. Pastry chefs do produce baked goods, but their production is smaller than that of the baker and more specialized. Their goods are produced... Read more...
Nov 10, 2014 | 11:00 am
The Low End to the High End The celebrated chef living a life of luxury and consulting for world-class restaurants doesn’t truly present a good picture of the average chef. Only twenty-five percent of executive chefs earn an income over $80,000 a year, with the top ten percent earning $90,000 a year or more. On the other end of the spectrum, twenty-five percent of executive chefs earn less than $56,000 a year. That sliding middle ground depends on location, type of enterprise and degree of business. Over half of all chefs are managers for the fast food industry. Many begin... Read more...
Nov 10, 2014 | 10:00 am
Who doesn’t want to go into the nursery and cuddle those adorable newborns with the little stocking caps, swaddled and looking so calm and serene. Cuddling is one thing, but taking care of them medically is another. It takes an extremely special person to want to take care of these infants. Along with the fact that they are so fragile, the morbidity rate in problem infants is enough to melt the heart of any individual. But, there are people who actually are interested in nursing these little ones back to good health. They are called neonatal nurses. The steps taken... Read more...
Nov 10, 2014 | 9:00 am
Ever thought of becoming a professional chef and putting your natural talents to good use? The income for a chef varies greatly depending on things like location, education, and experience. Anyone considering a career in the culinary arts field needs to take all of these things into account before beginning their journey to become a chef. There is no shortcut to becoming a successful chef and it takes a lot of commitment and time to be successful in the field. Nothing comes easy for a chef and that includes salary. Before the income for a chef can become lucrative, he... Read more...
Nov 10, 2014 | 8:00 am
Thinking of pursuing a career as a pastry chef, but not sure exactly what the job entails? A pastry chef’s job duties are unique to the culinary world. Precise measurements, concrete recipes, and an eye for detail are all required for successful baking. Unlike other chefs who have a little more freedom when it comes to ingredients and mixing levels, pastry chefs are held to a stricter set of requirements, if they want to produce a quality product. Pastry Chef’s Job Duties Websites When considering a career as a pastry chef, it is a good idea to visit a few... Read more...
Nov 9, 2014 | 12:00 pm
Working as a chef can be a challenging, but a rewarding endeavor. Chefs are asked to dedicate a lot of time and effort toward their craft, often with little or no recognition for their efforts. However, for those with a passion for the culinary arts – recognition isn’t really what it’s all about. True chefs are passionate about food and can’t imagine life outside a kitchen. Often, that passion has to be a strong enough motivation to keep a chef going. This is especially true considering the salary of a culinary chef can be less than ideal depending on factors... Read more...
Nov 9, 2014 | 11:00 am
Thinking of embarking on a journey to become a culinary chef, but not sure if the salary and lifestyle will be a good fit overall? Before committing to the time and effort it takes to become a successful chef, it is important to consider every aspect of a life in the culinary world, including salary. So, what is the average salary for a culinary chef? That’s actually a really good question and one that can’t be answered with a single number. Culinary chef salaries vary greatly depending on location, type of work environment, experience, and more. Trying to throw out... Read more...
Nov 9, 2014 | 10:00 am
Maybe you’ve seen them on reality TV shows like Top Chef Just Desserts, or maybe you’ve just always wondered who creates those amazing baked goods, candies, and confections that are on the desert tray at your favorite restaurant. Being a pastry chef can be a fun and exciting career, and in today’s climate, jobs for Chefs of any style are all the vogue. Let’s look at what pastry chefs do so you can learn more about this fascinating career and give you more information to help you decide whether pastry chef is a job you might want to pursue. Are... Read more...
Nov 9, 2014 | 9:00 am
The average salary for chefs in California depends quite a bit on location of employment within the state itself. Chefs working in a few specific cities or areas are apt to make a lot more than those in more rural locations. However, there are other factors at work when determining the average salary for chefs in the Sunshine State as well. Things like culinary background, training, and education all play a role in the amount of money a chef in California may earn. Average Salary for Chefs in California California is a Mecca for fine dining and quality food, so... Read more...
Nov 9, 2014 | 8:00 am
With the influx of technological gadgetry and more regulation into the healthcare industry, physicians seem to be spending less time with patients and more time on the computer. Electronic medical records systems, which are now government mandated must be used to record most of the data extracted during a patient visit with his or her doctor. This, inherently, has cut back on the actual time the patient spends with his or her physician during their appointment time. As a result of feeling like they are no longer properly practicing medicine, the morale of many good physicians is down. Looking for... Read more...
