Culinary Careers For Dummies

Ever dream of exploring a career in culinary arts or cooking but don't know where to begin? Culinary Careers For Dummies 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.

• 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

• Pick a path — discover the many types of culinary jobs out there, from the traditional restaurant kitchen to resorts, spas, and catering companies

• 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

• Step out of the heat — check out non-cooking careers in the field, like food writing, photography, and styling

• Land that job — create a top-notch résumé, visit restaurants, network with industry professionals, and climb the ladder

Open the book and find:

• What culinary professionals do

• Where the jobs are

• How to choose the right culinary school

• The lowdown on restaurant, wine, and many other culinary professions

• Culinary opportunities in hotels, spas, and resorts

• The difference between a chef and a cook

• Advice to move up the culinary ladder

Learn to:

• Land your dream job in the culinary field

• Grasp the ins and outs of culinary training, degrees, and certificates

• Find your niche in the food service industry