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Whether you're a student, an up-and-coming chef looking for direction, or are simply interested in reinventing yourself and trying your hand at a new career, \u003ci\u003eCulinary Careers For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e provides the essential information every culinary novice needs to enter and excel in the food service industry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacked with advice on selecting a culinary school and tips for using your degree to land your dream job, \u003ci\u003eCulinary Careers For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e offers up-to-the-minute information on: culinary training, degrees, and certificates; the numerous career options available (chef, chef's assistant, pastry chef, food stylist, caterer, line cook, restaurant publicist\/general manager, Sommelier, menu creator, food writer, consultant\/investor, etc.) and the paths to get there; basic culinary concepts and methods; advice on finding a niche in the culinary world; culinary core competencies; food safety and proper food handling; real-life descriptions of what to expect on the job; and how to land a great culinary job.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpert guidance on cooking up your career plan to enter the food service industry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips and advice on what to study to get you where you're headed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePacked with information on the many career options in the culinary field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCulinary Careers For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a one-stop reference for anyone who is interested in finding a career in this growing and lucrative field.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: An Introduction to the World of Culinary Arts 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: A Snapshot of the Culinary Arts Profession 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Finding the Jobs: Where Culinary Professionals Work 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Culinary School Versus On-the-Job Training: Finding Your Fit 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Ingredients for Success: Choosing a Culinary School 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Exploring Popular Career Paths and Profiles 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Reservation for One: Working in Restaurants 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Living the Good Life: Working in Hotels, Resorts, and Spas 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Cooking for a Crowd: Volume Cooking 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Taking a Specialized Approach 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: How Sweet It Is! Becoming a Pastry Chef or Baker 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Life On the Inside: Personal and Private Chefs 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Old and New Trends: Food Artisans and Scientists 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Drink Up! Jobs in the Beverage Industry 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Checking Out Non-Cooking Careers 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Culinary in a Media World: What It’s All About 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: The Star Makers: Public Relations and Marketing 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Showcasing Food for Others 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Careers in Purchasing: Specialty Foods, Cookware, and More 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Landing the Job, Moving Up the Ladder, and More 291\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Landing a Culinary Job 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Moving Up the Ladder — or Switching Gears! 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Making Your Own Path: Becoming a Culinary Entrepreneur 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 339\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Reasons to Work in the Culinary Industry 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Tips to Help You Thrive in the Culinary Industry 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 353\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eMichele Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e is a writing teacher and managing editor of the \u003ci\u003eInternational Culinary Institute\u003c\/i\u003e, home of the French Culinary Institute.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnette Tomei\u003c\/b\u003e is a food and wine consultant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracey Vasil Biscontini\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder, president and CEO of Northeast Editing, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eWhat you need to know to find your path in this fast-growing industry\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEver dream of exploring a career in culinary arts or cooking but don't know where to begin? \u003ci\u003eCulinary Careers For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect book for you! 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