Culinary Job Ideas
October 12th, 2007
Culinary Jobs that fit your personality
So you like to cook, you’ve got a flair for creative presentation, you’re a great multi-tasker and the idea of working in hospitality has always appealed to you. Maybe you even have a few food service jobs that appear on your resume. Now the question remains: should you pursue a degree in culinary arts? What types of career opportunities are out there? Below you’ll find an overview of positions typically available in the restaurant and hospitality industry.
“Back of the House” positions include but are not limited to:
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October 11th, 2007
Its been a while since we looked at culinary career options. Here’s one many may have overlooked.
Have your ever considered a career in restaurant management? If so, you might be making a smart choice. Whether you work in fine dining, fast food, or somewhere in between, restaurant management allows individuals with multiple talents and skills to enjoy a rewarding, dynamic and fast-paced work setting.
While in decades past, many restaurant managers began in positions such as server or cook/chef and worked their way up, today it is becoming more commonplace for food establishments to seek out candidates who hold a 2-year associates degree or 4-year bachelor’s degree in hospitality management. If you’re serious about a career in restaurant management and don’t want to wait years to begin making a decent full-time salary, then consider obtaining your degree from a reputable culinary institution that offers this course of study.
Restaurant management requires a diverse mix of talents and personal strengths. First and foremost, this is a demanding industry that requires a very strong work ethic. Expect to work long hours including weekends and holidays, and fill in when employees call out or fail to show up. You will be required to be on your feet nearly all the time, so that’s something to consider as well. Other important skills to have:
July 19th, 2007
In our previous article we discussed the advantages of starting a career as a personal chef. Now let’s take a look at some of the personal chef training options that can help you get started in this rewarding career.
The paths to a personal chef career are as varied and different as the people who pursue them, and the training option that’s right for one chef might not work in your case. Let’s examine the three basic methods of receiving your personal chef training so that you can determine which one is the best option for you.
Whether you’re one of the thousands of students who completed culinary school only to be saddled with a low paying job and a mountain of student loans, or you’re a professional who’s contemplating a career change and always wanted a career as a chef, you’ll be happy to know that there’s a promising and relatively new culinary career track that may offer just what you’re looking for.
What is this new culinary career?
A personal chef.
Over the next few articles, we’re going to provide you with the practical information you’ll need to begin this exciting new culinary career as a personal chef.
What is a Personal Chef?
First personal chefs are not the same as private chefs. A private chef is employed by one employer, either a private individual or a company, and he prepares meals for that employer on a daily basis. A personal chef, on the other hand, has many clients, and he prepares several days–and sometimes weeks–of meals at once and then freezes them in individual portions, which the clients can re-heat and eat later. (For a more detailed discussion, view our previous article which educates consumers on the difference between a private and personal chef.)
May 12th, 2007
Looking into becoming a chef? Whether you’ve just begun considering the possibility, or have been dreaming about it for years, the question of how to finance your culinary education has probably crossed your mind.
Read on for five ideas on how to turn your dreams into reality and get the financial aid you need.
April 17th, 2007
A Few Quick Tips to Help You Hire a Personal Chef Who’s Best for You!
In our last article, we showed you the difference between a personal and private chef and discussed why hiring a personal chef might be the best thing for you and your family. In this article, we’ll give you some tips and simple instructions on what to expect when you hire a personal chef and how to find the one that’s best for you.
April 16th, 2007
Why Hiring a Personal Chef Might Be the Right Thing for You and Your Family
In today’s fast paced world more Americans are sacrificing eating well, for eating quickly. Fast food, take out, and unhealthy “quick meals” are all contributing to an increase in obesity and related ailments, such as heart disease and type-two diabetes.
But thanks to the rise in the personal chef industry in this country, busy Americans are finding that they can enjoy expertly-prepared, healthy meals—without breaking the bank!
In this brief article, you’ll get the scoop on personals chefs, including the advantages of hiring one. Read the rest of this entry
March 27th, 2007
Culinary Jobs – Helpful Tips to help you find the career you want
Culinary jobs are some of the most sought after jobs in the world today, and why not? After all, how many careers take you to the finest restaurants, resorts, and hotels in some of the most exotic and exciting locations around the world? Finding the culinary job that’s right for you, however, can be easier said than done.
Here are some tips to help you focus your search and, hopefully, find the culinary position of your dreams.
March 25th, 2007
Restaurant Management As A Possible Career Field
The most successful careers are ones you love. This is advice given time after time by career counselors. Figure out what you enjoy doing and find a way to make a living doing it.
Many people love cooking and working with food. If you’re someone who loves creating culinary delights and love working with people, you might consider a career in restaurant management. Whether you work in fine dining, fast food, or somewhere in between, the restaurant management career allows individuals with multiple talents and skills to enjoy a rewarding career in a fast-paced high demand industry. Read the rest of this entry
March 22nd, 2007
Who doesn’t like dining in luxury by candlelight while you letting your taste buds experience total culinary delight? Have you ever thought about becoming the artist who can create a dietary masterpiece? What does it take to become a professional chef?
Like all good things, earning the chef title takes time and effort. Formal training and hands-on experience need time to cultivate to bring your skills to the level of a professional. A fast track to the title could be by attending a culinary training institution or becoming an apprentice where you train under experienced chefs. Read the rest of this entry
