So You Want to Be a Chef?

So You Want to Be a Chef? is a complete guide to traditional and non traditional culinary careers. The text features revealing interviews with industry professionals, and analysis of over seventy-five jobs. The new Second edition includes descriptions of daily job duties, hours, working conditions, qualifications, promotion opportunities, and possible career paths. This new text is well suited for the culinary student who is about to embark on their culinary education and career exploration.

Introduction. PART 1. FEEDING FRENZY. Chapter 1. Culinary Careers in Restaurants. Chapter 2. Culinary Careers in Hotels. Chapter 3. Culinary Careers in Clubs. Chapter 4. Culinary Careers in Catering. Chapter 5. Culinary Careers in Supermarkets. Chapter 6. Culinary Careers in Cruise Lines. PART 2. INTRODUCTION TO FEEDING THE MASSES. Chapter 7. Culinary Careers in Business and Industry. Chapter 8. Culinary Careers in Universities and Schools. Chapter 9. Additional Careers in On-Site Foodservice. PART 3. INTRODUCTION TO HOME ON AND OFF THE RANGE. Chapter 10. Culinary Careers in Research and Development. Chapter 11. Culinary Careers in Education. Chapter 12. Additional Culinary Careers. Appendix A Culinary Professional Organizations. Appendix B Job Descriptions. Index.