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<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: An Introduction to the World of Culinary Arts 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: A Snapshot of the Culinary Arts Profession 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: Finding the Jobs: Where Culinary Professionals Work 27</p> <p>Chapter 3: Culinary School Versus On-the-Job Training: Finding Your Fit 45</p> <p>Chapter 4: Ingredients for Success: Choosing a Culinary School 57</p> <p><b>Part II: Exploring Popular Career Paths and Profiles 85</b></p> <p>Chapter 5: Reservation for One: Working in Restaurants 87</p> <p>Chapter 6: Living the Good Life: Working in Hotels, Resorts, and Spas 115</p> <p>Chapter 7: Cooking for a Crowd: Volume Cooking 137</p> <p><b>Part III: Taking a Specialized Approach 151</b></p> <p>Chapter 8: How Sweet It Is! Becoming a Pastry Chef or Baker 153</p> <p>Chapter 9: Life On the Inside: Personal and Private Chefs 171</p> <p>Chapter 10: Old and New Trends: Food Artisans and Scientists 185</p> <p>Chapter 11: Drink Up! Jobs in the Beverage Industry 205</p> <p><b>Part IV: Checking Out Non-Cooking Careers 225</b></p> <p>Chapter 12: Culinary in a Media World: What It’s All About 227</p> <p>Chapter 13: The Star Makers: Public Relations and Marketing 245</p> <p>Chapter 14: Showcasing Food for Others 253</p> <p>Chapter 15: Careers in Purchasing: Specialty Foods, Cookware, and More 271</p> <p><b>Part V: Landing the Job, Moving Up the Ladder, and More 291</b></p> <p>Chapter 16: Landing a Culinary Job 293</p> <p>Chapter 17: Moving Up the Ladder — or Switching Gears! 315</p> <p>Chapter 18: Making Your Own Path: Becoming a Culinary Entrepreneur 325</p> <p><b>Part VI: The Part of Tens 339</b></p> <p>Chapter 19: Ten Reasons to Work in the Culinary Industry 341</p> <p>Chapter 20: Ten Tips to Help You Thrive in the Culinary Industry 347</p> <p>Index 353</p>

<b>Michele Thomas</b> is a writing teacher and managing editor of the <i>International Culinary Institute</i>, home of the French Culinary Institute. <p><b>Annette Tomei</b> is a food and wine consultant.</p> <p><b>Tracey Vasil Biscontini</b> is the founder, president and CEO of Northeast Editing, Inc.</p>

<b>What you need to know to find your path in this fast-growing industry</b> <p>Ever dream of exploring a career in culinary arts or cooking but don't know where to begin? <i>Culinary Careers For Dummies</i> is the perfect book for you! Packed with advice on selecting a culinary school and gaining on-the-job experience, it offers up-to-the-minute information on everything culinary novices need to enter and excel in the food service industry.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Culinary Arts 101 — get an introduction to the varieties of culinary professionals, the different types of places they work, and the pros and cons of culinary school</p> </li> <li> <p>Pick a path — discover the many types of culinary jobs out there, from the traditional restaurant kitchen to resorts, spas, and catering companies</p> </li> <li> <p>How sweet it is — find out about the specialty areas of the culinary field, from pastry chefs and food artisans to personal chefs and food scientists</p> </li> <li> <p>Step out of the heat — check out non-cooking careers in the field, like food writing, photography, and styling</p> </li> <li> <p>Land that job — create a top-notch résumé, visit restaurants, network with industry professionals, and climb the ladder</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>What culinary professionals do</p> </li> <li> <p>Where the jobs are</p> </li> <li> <p>How to choose the right culinary school</p> </li> <li> <p>The lowdown on restaurant, wine, and many other culinary professions</p> </li> <li> <p>Culinary opportunities in hotels, spas, and resorts</p> </li> <li> <p>The difference between a chef and a cook</p> </li> <li> <p>Advice to move up the culinary ladder</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>Learn to:</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>Land your dream job in the culinary field</p> </li> <li> <p>Grasp the ins and outs of culinary training, degrees, and certificates</p> </li> <li> <p>Find your niche in the food service industry</p> </li> </ul>

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