There are a variety of job opportunities available in food production. There are also jobs available in service, managem

1. Section 3.1 Careers in Foodservice • There are a variety of job opportunities available in food production. • There are also jobs available in service, management, and other areas.

2. Foodservice at a Glance • There are two types of foodservice jobs: • those who work directly with customers • those who actually prepare food

3. cross-train kitchen brigade Giving employees work experience in many different tasks. A kitchen system where specific tasks are assigned to each member of the kitchen staff. Foodservice at a Glance • Production opportunities involve a kitchen brigade. • Today, many restaurants cross-traintheir employees.

4. line cooks/station cooks Cooks who work the food production line. Foodservice at a Glance • The five basic kitchen brigade positions: • line cooks/station cooks

5. sous chef Supervises and sometimes assists other chefs in the kitchen. Foodservice at a Glance • The five basic kitchen brigade positions: • sous chef

6. pastry chef Chef responsible for making baked items, such as breads, desserts, and pastries. Foodservice at a Glance • The five basic kitchen brigade positions: • pastry chef

7. prep cook Prepares ingredients to be used on the food production line. Foodservice at a Glance • The five basic kitchen brigade positions: • prep cook

8. garde manger The chef responsible for preparing cold food items. Foodservice at a Glance • The five basic kitchen brigade positions: • garde manger

9. executive chef research chef Manages all kitchen operations. Works closely with food scientists to produce new food products. Foodservice at a Glance • Management opportunities: • executive chef • research chef

10. culinary scientist foodservice director Manages the banquet operations of hotels, banquet facilities, hospitals, and universities. Sets new standards in food technology by creating new food products and cooking methods. Foodservice at a Glance • Management opportunities: • culinary scientist • foodservice director

11. catering director kitchen manager Coordinates the food for each function. Orders ingredients and makes sure that they are prepared correctly. Foodservice at a Glance • Management opportunities: • catering director • kitchen manager

12. dining room supervisor restaurant manager Coordinates and assigns duties to the hosts, servers, and bussers. Oversees the operation of the entire restaurant. Foodservice at a Glance • Management opportunities: • dining room supervisor • restaurant manager

13. sales representative purchaser Helps chefs to select food and equipment that will best fit their needs and budgets. Buys food and supplies according to his or her restaurant clients’ current needs. Foodservice at a Glance • Other related opportunities include purchaser and sales representative.

14. Education Opportunities • Begin preparing for a foodservice career while in high school. • Learn how to get experience and training. • Take a culinary arts or foodservice course. What classes are you taking now that could help you prepare for a foodservice career?

15. Education Opportunities • After high school, you can enter a certification program or an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program in foodservice or business.

16. entry-level Jobs for which you do not need to have training or experience. Education Opportunities • Entry-level work is another way to learn about foodservice careers.

17. internship apprentice A program in which an advanced student works at a business to get hands-on training. One who works under the guidance of a skilled worker to learn a particular trade or art. Education Opportunities • Other opportunities include apprenticeships, military training programs, and on-the-job training programs, such as internships.

18. Section 3.2 Foodservice Trends • Foodservice operations track and analyze industry trends to serve their customers. • Trends may be affected by society, culture, ethnic trends, population, or the economy.

19. trend A general preference or dislike for something within an industry. The Hospitality Industry • To be successful in the foodservice industry, you need to know: • how people and communities are changing. • what the trends are.

20. hospitality industry Provides food and lodging to customers. The Hospitality Industry • Foodservice is an important part of the hospitality industry.

21. The Hospitality Industry • Study trends to discover customer needs and wants. • Society-based factors that affect customer needs: • family structure • work • preferences

22. commercial operation noncommercial operation An operation that earns more than enough to cover daily expenses. An operation that works to pay for daily expenses. Where Are the Opportunities? • Two types of foodservice operations are noncommercial and commercial.

23. fine-dining restaurant full-service restaurant A restaurant where servers take customer orders and then bring the food to the table. A restaurant that provides an environment featuring excellent food, elegant decor, and superior service. Where Are the Opportunities? • Jobs are available in: • fine-dining and full-service restaurants

24. quick-service restaurant cafeteria A restaurant that quickly provides a limited selection of food at low prices. A restaurant where customers serve themselves, or order at a counter. Where Are the Opportunities? • Jobs are available in: • quick-service restaurants and cafeterias

25. Where Are the Opportunities? • Jobs are available in: • hotels and resorts, banquet facilities, catering facilities, and bakeries and pastry shops

26. Small-Business Opportunities • Small businesses are started by entrepreneurs who hope for financial rewards and personal satisfaction. entrepreneur A self-motivated person who creates and runs a business.

27. Small-Business Opportunities • Food-Production Businesses • Advantages: • ownership • satisfaction • earning potential • Disadvantages: • financial risk • competition • no guarantees

28. business plan A document that describes a new business and a strategy to launch that business. Business Plan Development • All businesses need to have a business plan.

29. Where Are the Opportunities? Describe these restaurant business ownership formats. Format Description Sole Proprietorship A business that has only one owner Partnership A legal association of two or more people who share the ownership of the business Corporation A business to which a state grants an individual or a group of people a charter with legal rights to form a business