Careers in the Culinary Arts

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Careers in the Culinary Arts

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Why get a Culinary Degree?

• Because food is a staple item, careers in the
  culinary industry are among the most stable jobs
  in the country.
• Culinary jobs are also diverse. They're located
  in kitchens, hotels, casinos, and laboratories,
  and they're available to people with a wide range
  of backgrounds, from culinary arts to business to
  physics.
• If you love great food, one of these culinary
  careers might be perfect for you.

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Food Scientist

• A food scientist's job is to develop new and
  better technology for preparing, preserving,
  packaging, and storing food. Two of the
  responsibilities specific to a food scientist are
  analysis and inspection.
• Food scientists analyze food for nutritional
  content and ensure that products are free from
  harmful additives. Many food scientists work in
  laboratories or test kitchens. Food scientists
  also work as inspectors, making sure food
  processing facilities meet government standards.
  One in four food scientists have jobs with the
  government.
• Approximate Salary Houston, TX 60,200

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Executive Chef

• An executive chef is the commander of the
  kitchen he coordinates the kitchen staff and
  manages the preparation of meals. While the job
  may demand long hours, weekends, and holidays, it
  also allows for culinary creativity. Executive
  chefs work in restaurants, hotels, casinos,
  corporate dining establishments, and even the
  White House.
• An executive chef's duties include menu planning
  and management responsibilities. An executive
  chef plans menus, creates daily and weekly
  specials, and determines portions sizes. Before
  and during meals, an executive chef oversees prep
  work and ensures that all meals leaving the
  kitchen are consistent in presentation and
  quality.
• Approximate Salary Houston, TX 78,900

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Sous-Chef

• A sous chef is second in command to the executive
  chef. Because an executive chef may spend a great
  deal of time working from an office, a sous chef
  is responsible for maintaining order in the
  kitchen.
• A sous chef shares many of the job
  responsibilities of an executive chef, including
  inventory, ordering, and menu planning. In
  addition, a sous chef directs the daily, hands-on
  operations of a kitchen, such as slicing, dicing,
  cooking, and seasoning the food, and may hire,
  schedule, and train employees.
• Approximate Salary Houston, TX 41,100

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Saucier

• Just as the name suggests, the saucier is the
  chef responsible for making all the sauces, as
  well as some dishes cooked in a particular sauce
  or gravy. Since sauces are such a fundamental
  part of most cooking, sauciers must be highly
  knowledgeable when it comes to the possible
  mixtures and permutations that can create a fine
  sauce.

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Garde Manger

• "Garde Manger" is a French term for the pantry
  area where cold dishes are prepared and stored
  foods like appetizers, desserts, pates, cold
  sauces, salads, dressing and sandwiches. The term
  (along with "Chef Garde Manger") can also be used
  to refer to the chef who, in the classic French
  kitchen brigade system, is responsible for all
  cold foods. Garde mangers are often adept in
  using leftovers creatively in new dishes.

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Pastry Chef

• Creating a show-stopping wedding cake requires
  creativity, precision, and patience. A pastry
  chef applies culinary skills to the creation and
  decoration of desserts for restaurants, hotels,
  and special events. According to Roland Mesnier,
  the White House Executive Pastry Chef, a pastry
  chef should love baking everything from simple
  cookies to elaborate cakes.
• Baking and pastry arts rely on chemistry, and a
  pastry chef often begins the exacting prep work
  well in advance of the actual baking. Because
  pastry chefs work with perishable ingredients
  such as eggs, cream, and butter, knowledge of
  food safety and sanitation is crucial to the job.
• Approximate Salary Houston, TX 43,300

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Sommelier

• Many fine restaurants with extensive wine lists
  employ sommeliers wine experts who recommend
  wines to customers that are most appropriate for
  their meals. Drinking and judging wine may sound
  like an ideal job, but it's difficult work that
  requires extensive practice and knowledge. Many
  take classes at culinary schools that teach the
  chemistry behind making wine, how to taste the
  wine, and how to judge its color, aroma, flavor
  and body. Good senses of taste and smell are
  essential and a knowledge of food chemistry can
  be helpful.

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Restaurant Manager

• Restaurant managers take care of all the business
  aspects of running a restaurant. The job is often
  hectic, as a manager is responsible for dealing
  with all the problems that crop up throughout the
  day. Daily duties may include
• Inventory. A manager often sets menu prices,
  completes daily inventory, and orders food,
  equipment, and supplies.
• Administration. A restaurant manager takes care
  of all human resources tasks including hiring,
  firing, training, and scheduling. In addition, a
  manager is responsible for taxes, bills, sales,
  and deposits.
• Customer Service. If a customer is dissatisfied,
  a restaurant manager's job is to investigate the
  complaint and fix the problem. During meal times,
  managers spend time in the dining room talking to
  customers and making sure they are satisfied.
• Approximate Salary Houston, TX 49,300

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Catering Director

• Catering is the fastest growing section of the
  culinary industry, with annual sales between 6
  and 8 billion. A catering director oversees food
  operations for a variety of occasions, including
  weddings, conventions, and charity events and may
  work for large companies, such as casinos and
  hotel chains. A catering director's job includes
  planning and preparation.
• First, the catering director meets with clients
  to plan menus, event design, and serving options.
  Both presentation and style are important, and a
  good catering director knows you only get one
  shot at making a great impression. Next, at the
  event itself, the catering director must manage
  staff members as they prepare food, set up tables
  and decorations, and serve guests at an event.
• Approximate Salary
• Houston, TX 59,900

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Cooking Terms

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Cooking Terms Worksheet!

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• Bake, Barbecue, Beat, Blend, Boil, Broil, Brown,
  Brush, Cook, Cream, Cut In, Chop, Dice, Flour,
  Fold in, Garnish, Grate, Knead, Mince, Peel,
  Roll, Sauté, Season, Simmer, Steam, Stir, Toss,
  Whip

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Write down as many cooking terms as you can!

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