Culinary Arts
Apr 10, 2015 | 9:00 am
The average wage of a chef living in New York is dependent upon several factors. Chefs in New York are asked to work in fast-paced, demanding environments with fierce competition at every corner. Because of that, chefs in New York can expect to earn more than chefs in rural cities or states. However, a high salary in New York doesn’t come without an equally high level of commitment and dedication. In order to earn a decent living wage in New York as a chef, it is important to put in the time and effort to gain the necessary experience, education,... Read more...
Apr 10, 2015 | 8:00 am
Recently, the average salary of a chef has diminished as far as recent reports show, if you are hoping of getting a job as one, you’ll need to be aware of the right numbers in order to successfully calculate your budget. The drop happened from top to bottom – the highest paid positions suffered the most, followed by the less prestigious ones. Depending on CV Payment with chefs usually depends on your past work. Always remember that a culinary degree will give you an advantage. Months of work spent inside an actual kitchen of any kind also go a long... Read more...
Apr 9, 2015 | 12:00 pm
The average salary of a chef living in California is dependent upon quite a few things like city or area location, type of establishment, experience, and culinary education. Chefs in California are blessed with the opportunity to work in a state where culinary arts are revered and standards are high. This is good news for anyone wanting a career as a chef in California. For those chefs with the passion, commitment, and dedication to rise to the top of their game, working as a chef in California can be a very lucrative choice. However, because California is filled with quality... Read more...
Apr 9, 2015 | 11:00 am
Chefs work in restaurants, private homes and other food establishments. They are responsible for the daily food operations within these places. Some of their responsibilities include planning and developing what goes on the menu, as well as pricing the items before putting them on the menu. It also includes giving kitchen staff directions and taking care of any food-related concerns. Clearly, this can be very hectic work and it takes place at all times of the day and night, even holidays and weekends, which adds to just how hectic things can be. Nevertheless, there are many chefs in training today... Read more...
Apr 9, 2015 | 10:00 am
The chef is the highest paid member of the kitchen primarily because his or her obligations require them to function inside and outside of the kitchen and reflect upon the business as a whole. There are different types of chefs with different responsibilities and some of them are smaller, while all are very demanding. Either way, chefs are the highest paid working members in the kitchen, with the best average salary for a chef going to the executive chef. Here are statistics regarding the average annual salary for chefs across the United States. Overall According to the latest calculations and... Read more...
Apr 8, 2015 | 11:00 am
Everybody knows how to cook—at least to an extent. Hey, who doesn’t know to follow directions on a box of a macaroni or Hamburger Helper? Of course, that’s not professional cooking. And even having a natural gift for seasoning and inventing new recipes is not actually formal training for a career in culinary arts. What is cooking and what are you expected to know as a professional chef? Job Description Chef According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, chefs have the job of overseeing daily food preparation. When you first start out in this field, you may spend some time... Read more...
Apr 8, 2015 | 10:00 am
The Best Salaries The best chefs’ salary goes to the so-called Executive Chef, the chef who has all the power in the kitchen and who needs to make sure that every issue is being handled. He or she usually earns more than $60,000, which means more than five grand a month for a job that is mostly giving orders. To get there however, you need to travel a long way in your career. Brief statistics of U.S. chef salaries reveal a complex market in this career field. If you happen to reach the level of an executive chef and if... Read more...
Apr 8, 2015 | 8:00 am
The benefits of being a pastry chef are similar to those of other culinary chefs, with just a few exceptions. Experienced pastry chefs in the right location make a decent wage and have the ability to incorporate creativity and innovation in their daily work, which is a lot like other chefs. Similarly, once a pastry chef has received his or her training, there are several options as far as where he or she may work. Pastry chefs can work in the kitchens of fine dining restaurants, hotels, casinos, as caterers, and in their own bakeries. Where the difference lies in... Read more...
Apr 7, 2015 | 12:00 pm
To understand what this question truly is, we must first define what a ”Chef “ is. Your grandmother, no matter how delicious her chocolate chip cookies are, is not a chef. The gentleman behind the wall at the local IHOP or Bob Evan’s, no matter how marvelous and mouth watering his omelets are, is not a chef. A chef is a person with some specific training and a talent for creating food that rises above the norm. The Chef can rattle off recipes like Bob Costa can rattle off baseball stories. A chef has a love for and understanding of... Read more...
Apr 7, 2015 | 8:00 am
When you look at it closely, it would seem that pursuing a career in baking is a pretty good option. There are lots of options to consider particularly in becoming a pastry chef, if you do well in your career path. However, just like what other famous bakers say, the path to building a formidable career in baking is not all sugary and sweet. This career choice is a challenging and tough task to make, make no mistake about it, and only those with the right dedication and commitment often emerge successful in their chosen careers. If you think you... Read more...
