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Nov 4, 2014 | 12:00 pm
There really has never been a better time to be a chef. With the rise of the celebrity-chef in full swing, and the upturn in diners seeking out higher quality offerings at restaurants, the job outlook for chefs should be pretty good. Just remember that when a career is hot, the competition is stiff. We’ve got the information you need to help you take advantage of one of the hottest careers going. Outlook and Forecasts According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 115,400 chefs working in the United States, in 2012. The BLS predicts that by the year... Read more...
Nov 4, 2014 | 11:00 am
Though there is a huge overlap in the ingredients, they typically work with, pastry chefs and bakers are different. A pastry chef is responsible for managing the pastry team and also responsible for carrying out administrative tasks within the kitchen. A pastry chef also produces baked goods, but in comparison to bakers, they handle smaller orders. Becoming a pastry chef will require precision, creativity, and patience. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), pastry chefs earn an average of $40,630 yearly as of 2010. The Job Description of a Pastry Chef Food Preparation A pastry chef prepares all pastry... Read more...
Nov 4, 2014 | 10:00 am
Everyone knows pastry chefs create some of the most dazzling and delicious deserts in the world. You’ve likely been amazed by their technical skills and artistry when watching reality TV shows like Top Chef Just Deserts. They are the ultimate culinary artists creating treats that are just as pleasing to the eye as they are to the pallet, but you may be wondering what the job description of a pastry chef really is. We’ve got the answers you need to help you decide if becoming a pastry chef fits into your career goals. Education and Training Unlike bakers, pastry chefs... Read more...
Nov 4, 2014 | 9:00 am
Do you love baking bread, cakes, and other delicacies? Have you thought about baking as a career? Maybe you’re not sure what you want to do, but baking seems like something you would enjoy doing professionally. Whatever your reasons for considering a career in baking, there are several things to consider. That’s where this article comes in handy. We’ve put together some of the more important things to consider when thinking about becoming a professional baker. On the Job Training or Apprenticeship Program Most jobs for bakers don’t require any formal training, bakers will typically learn “on the job” or... Read more...
Nov 4, 2014 | 8:00 am
Career Preparations All over the world, countries have begun offering culinary arts degree programs as a way for people who are passionate about cooking to gain a knowledge base in food preparations, International cuisine and restaurant management skills. Although it’s not necessary to have a degree in the culinary arts to work in the kitchen, your culinary degree is a statement of earnestness in your commitment to excellence in food services. It also tells the prospective employer that you have learned the techniques involved in creating specialty dishes, hospitality skills and kitchen management. How long does culinary school take? Often,... Read more...
Nov 3, 2014 | 12:00 pm
The market is flooded with all kinds of nursing schools today. All kinds of online options are available. However, with regard to money and time, every aspect of possible choices must be considered. Top nursing schools are not usually found doing only online classes with a short stent of clinical training at the end of computer sitting. They are usually well established, with some kind of historical relevance and an excellent background and reputation. Top nursing schools will always have some common characteristics that are attractive to serious nursing students. The student who wants to provide phenomenal care and receive... Read more...
Nov 3, 2014 | 11:00 am
You might be wondering what benefits, if any, are offered by earning an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts rather than just jumping in and learning on the job. After all, if you take a job as a cook, you can earn money and learn how to cook in a professional kitchen at the same time without the extra time and expense of a culinary arts education. Let’s take a closer look at some important culinary arts information to help you see the benefits of earning an associate’s degree in culinary arts. Your Earning Potential is Greatly Increased Probably the most... Read more...
Nov 3, 2014 | 10:00 am
A culinary arts chef is a person that basically earns a living working in the culinary arts field. A couple of examples would include hotel chefs, caterers, and restaurants. Using the loosest interpretation possible, a culinary arts chef is the person who prepares and cooks food for a living. He or she can also prepare and create drinks such as beverages and cocktails as well. He or she combines the technical processes of preparing food and drinks with the innovativeness of an artist. However, in daily use, chefs that aren’t working in high-end, professional kitchens are typically called cooks. They... Read more...
Nov 3, 2014 | 9:00 am
Wearing the Chef’s Jacket It’s a special accomplishment for the person who trades in the cook’s jacket for that of a chef. It generally means years of commitment to the food service industry, learning the trade from the ground up, as master potato peeler and vegetable slicer to soup and sauce preparations, then assistant cook for the main dishes. Restaurants like to groom their chefs. Chain restaurants concentrate on cooks who are able to execute the platters for the menu with a consistency that trademarks their items as the type of flavor the customers have come to expect. Country clubs,... Read more...
Nov 3, 2014 | 8:00 am
Upon graduating from culinary arts school, do not be shocked to find that there is a wide salary range across every available professional culinary position. Being a chef requires one to have a variety of skills. Chef Career Salary A chef’s salary is based on a number of factors, some of these factors are clearly within one’s control, and others are not. Having a culinary arts education/training prepares you to take on several roles in the kitchen. It is important to understand that your very first role in the kitchen is not the role of an Executive Chef, so you... Read more...
