Culinary Arts
Mar 29, 2015 | 9:00 am
The top team in any eating establishment, whether hotel-based or independent is the group of chefs, a profession that depends greatly on endurance, patience and a measure of great skill. They are sometimes referred to as maitre de cuisine or executive chefs. In order to get to the top, a chef will need to have experience, creativity, and stamina, which can be achieved with a lot of dedication. If you are interested in becoming a chef, the first question on your mind would be “What is the job description of a chef?”The role of chef varies from general restaurant and... Read more...
Mar 29, 2015 | 8:00 am
Working as a chef in California can be challenging, but extremely rewarding. Chefs in California have the opportunity to work with some of the best ingredients in some of the most discerning cities in the United States. Sophistication in dining is the norm for California chefs and because of that, chefs in that state must understand bold flavors and have the ability to deliver the best a kitchen has to offer. The chef career outlook for California culinary artists is positive. This is partially due to the fact that the state is blessed with such a wide variety of cultures... Read more...
Mar 28, 2015 | 12:00 pm
New Jersey’s proximity to New York City may partially explain why it ranks number three in the nation for chef salaries. But, even working in markets away from the city, one can enjoy an annual salary as a chef that is above the national average. In all of the markets within New Jersey, reported on Salary.com, only Allentown fell below the national average. We’re going to take a look at some of the markets in New Jersey where chef salaries are well above the national average paying particular attention to executive chefs and sous chefs. Ranges of Chefs When you... Read more...
Feb 9, 2015 | 11:00 am
Hotel caterers anticipate and prepare for all events and meals that happen in the hotel. Event catering for a hotel is a fast-paced field where every detail matters and deadlines are tight, but it is truly rewarding for those students who have creativity and a drive for pleasing people. There are many catering tasks within a day that will need attention, planning, and decorating. Cooking skills are also an important skill the caterer does well to develop. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, and that’s in the rewards you’ll get if you study for catering now... Read more...
Nov 29, 2014 | 11:00 am
Culinary community colleges represent an excellent opportunity for students to pursue their passion for the culinary arts. Because they receive funding from public grants, their tuition rates are kept significantly lower than most traditional four-year universities. Community colleges serve a dual purpose in their community, providing a cost-effective starting point for students pursuing four year degrees, and supporting vocational studies for those in the community that are looking to focus on a trade or art in order to support themselves. As the cost of education skyrockets in the United States, students and their families should seriously consider spending at least... Read more...
Nov 25, 2014 | 10:00 am
The culinary world has expanded over the past several years to include caterers, food truck owners, and more as legitimate career options. In fact, for those interested in a less traditional culinary career such as catering, the possibilities are endless. However, it can be a little challenging to find a school that offers a quality-catering program. For that reason, the following list of schools offering reputable catering programs has been assembled. Catering Schools •Florida Technical College (FL) •Culinary Institute of VA (VA) •Virginia College (VA & AL) •Pittsburgh Technical Institute (PA) •Dorsey Schools (MI) •Keiser University Center for Culinary Arts... Read more...
Nov 25, 2014 | 9:00 am
What is a culinary school? For those who want a career as a chef or in any other high level job involving cooking, culinary school is an important step in their career path. Culinary schools teach technique, proper food storage, taste and flavor profiles, and more. However, finding a good collegiate level school that offers a quality culinary arts degree program can be a challenge. For that reason, the following lists of culinary schools have been assembled by region. Northeast For those looking to attend culinary school in the Northeastern part of the U.S., here are a few valid options:... Read more...
Nov 25, 2014 | 8:00 am
When searching for information on a culinary arts career or on which school offers the best culinary arts program, the search can be difficult to say the least. Sorting through the rubble of the Internet and landing on the best website can test even the most patient person. However, it is possible to easily find quality websites filled with culinary arts info. In fact, the following list of websites offers some of the best information available for anyone seeking the opportunity to pursue a culinary arts career. Culinary Arts Info Website List •Culinaryarts.About.com (focuses on technique, basics of cooking, easy... Read more...
Nov 24, 2014 | 12:00 pm
A Taste for Fine Cuisine There is a joke among chefs that you know a good cook by the extra pounds he carries around. A hefty chef means an appetite for good food. Although this isn’t really true as good cooks come in all shapes and sizes, you do need well-developed taste buds to be a good chef. While the art of cooking is partly visual, it also depends on a well-developed sense of taste and smell. A good chef is able to determine how well the ingredients are balanced in a preparation just by the aroma. A chef may... Read more...
Nov 24, 2014 | 11:00 am
The Early Riser Waking up before the crack of dawn may not be everybody’s ideal for starting the day, but for the pastry chef, those hours are ideal. By noon, the bulk of the work is finished. The pastry chef has been up for hours; mixing batter, kneading dough or boiling sugar mixes into candies. The aroma of freshly baked items fills the air, stimulating appetites and drawing in customers who suddenly want a bite to eat to go with their coffee. In the windows of the bakeries, restaurants and bistros are beautifully decorated cakes, a variety of pastry items,... Read more...
