Nov 2, 2014 | 12:00 pm
Chef de cuisine (“chef” for short) is charged with managing everything in a professional kitchen. A chef is the person in charge and who also reports to the owner of the establishment where he or she works. That is, if they do not own the establishment themselves. A chef decides on the menu, specials, how the plates/platter should look when it leaves the kitchen, and decides on the signature dishes. Whether great, good, or bad, the chef is responsible for the plates that leave the kitchen and the restaurant’s profitability. Chef Career Job Description •Creates the menu from top to... Read more...
Nov 2, 2014 | 11:00 am
According to the National Restaurant Association, the average profit on checks over $25 for private restaurants is only 3.2 percent. These razor thin profit margins severely limit the flexibility that typical restaurants have when it comes to paying higher salaries to chefs. Hotels, on the other hand, aren’t limited in the same way many private restaurants are limited. According to Michel Morauw, the general manager of the Park Hyatt Washington, hotels will pay “whatever it takes” to get, and keep, the best chefs. Differences Between Hotel and Freestanding Restaurants While the pay can be higher at hotel restaurants, it’s worth... Read more...
Nov 2, 2014 | 10:00 am
What is Culinary School Like? There are so many culinary schools available; it can be difficult to decide which one is best for you. All culinary schools will tell you they have the best curriculum and the best instructors. You’ll have to decide on whether or not you wish to re-locate, as the chances are good that your community college will offer culinary courses, and how much money you’re willing to invest. Once you’ve narrowed the choices down to a few, it’s a good idea to visit the kitchens to see what the culinary school is like. Some kitchens may... Read more...
Nov 2, 2014 | 9:00 am
If you want to work in the food service industry and become a pastry chef baker, then there are a few things you should be aware of before taking this path. First of all, you need to decide whether or not this profession is the right one for you. If you like cooking and you are a creative type of person, then you are one step ahead of becoming a pastry chef baker. This job is extremely complex, creative, challenging and interesting, because you will make delicious breads and pastries that will enchant the eyes and taste buds of your... Read more...
Nov 2, 2014 | 8:00 am
If you want to know what being a baker is like, then this article was written especially for you. From it, you will find out what are the main responsibilities of a baker and you will be able to figure out whether or not this job fits you. To begin with, we will tell you that a baker sells and bakes (obviously) bread and other bread products, including cakes and pastries. So, if you like working in the kitchen, preparing all kinds of loaves, muffins and cakes, then this job is the right one for you. Moreover, if you keep... Read more...
Nov 1, 2014 | 12:00 pm
What is a pastry chef? This should be the first question asked by anyone interested in becoming a pastry chef. A pastry chef (also known as a “Patissier” in French) is responsible for producing desserts and baked goods for restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and hotels. Pasty chefs can work as a part of a restaurant or large commercial kitchen staff, or work alone as the owner of a bakery. Usually, pastry chefs are part of a large kitchen’s brigade de cuisine, and works as the pastry station’s “Station Chef.” Most pastry chefs typically work under an executive chef’s supervision – however,... Read more...
Nov 1, 2014 | 11:00 am
The Artistic Career What is more rewarding after a fine feast then the magnificent pastry masterpieces created by the Bakery chef. Bakery chefs consider their dishes works of art and take great pride in their creative abilities. If you wish to express your creative abilities, this may just be the career for you. Becoming a baker first and foremost requires a creative mind and plenty of stamina. Bakers spend long hours on their feet with their day usually starting as early as 4:00 am and have all the prepared breads and desserts for the day’s service done ahead of time.... Read more...
Nov 1, 2014 | 9:00 am
While there are some schools that rank higher than others in their nursing programs, there are many schools that offer Registered Nursing programs all over the nation. The Top Registered Nurse Schools In California alone there are thirty-seven Universities that offer Baccalaureate programs for Registered Nursing. The same is true for most states. There is no shortage of colleges one can go to in order to become a registered nurse. This is typical as well on the east coast with Pennsylvania boasting forty-one Universities that offer Baccalaureate programs to become a registered nurse. The real issue becomes, do you live... Read more...
