Table of Contents Job Prospects Competitive Salary Job Growth Many people who love to cook or bake turn their hobbies into careers in the culinary field. Some go to culinary schools to take culinary courses such as 2-year associate’s degree programs or 4-year college degree programs. Two-year programs include the Associate of Arts in Baking …
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The role of executive chef occupies a unique position in the kitchen staff hierarchy. It can be a demanding one that combines the pressure of living up to high standards with a dizzying array of daily responsibilities. The hours typically include grueling 12-to-14-hour shifts that begin with the early morning process of devising menus and …
Whether you’re a qualified Sous Chef or you’re eager to get into hospitality, it’s always helpful to give yourself a personality check-up. You can start by asking yourself a few questions. We talked with Chris Chabot, 23, a First Cook at an upscale restaurant in Vancouver, British Columbia to see how he reevaluates his own …
One of the most frequently asked questions about being a chef is if it is necessary to go to a culinary school. It doesn’t come as a surprise because some experiences can be gained by working directly in a restaurant or kitchen, even before acquiring some formal culinary education. So the big question is: “Is …
What’s the best way to start your hospitality career? This can depend on many factors, like your education level and your goals. But for many, a job in the food service segment can be a great place to start. With plenty of opportunities and valuable lessons to be learned, food service gives future hospitality pros …
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What do executive chefs do? As a chef, you can work in a hotel that has on-property dining options, a restaurant, or as a private chef. Chefs oversee the quality and process of recipe development in the kitchen. You will be in charge of ordering the food inventory, supporting and motivating the team to meet …
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Interview with Gerron Douglas, Executive Chef at Conrad, New York, a Hilton hotelWith the Conrad New York for eight months, and overseeing a staff of 21 cooks and 25 stewards here, Douglas previously worked for the hotel as Banquet Chef for their Union Square Events catering team and before that, for The Waldorf Astoria as …
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Chef and restaurateur, Ken Oringer’s resume reads like a recipe for success – in the kitchen, business, and life. Oringer’s first job was as a teenage dishwasher. He pursued an undergraduate degree at Bryant University and then returned to his food roots, working for renowned chefs and their restaurants including Chef David Burke at River …
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Ambitious chefs who hope to run or own a restaurant one day know that there are several roles they need to experience before they reach the top. Maureen Drum Fagin, Director of Career Services at the Institute of Culinary Education, explains the different stages of a chef’s career, as we also break down average salaries …
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There are multiple paths to becoming a chef. Maybe you started as a bus person, worked up to a chef’s assistant, got promoted to a line cook, and now have finally earned the official “chef” title. Alternatively, you could have undergone professional chef’s training, completed an apprenticeship, or even gotten a four-year degree. But by …
