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Culinary Arts Field. Description . Program that prepares people with professional cooking services in restaurants Involves training in recipe planning Various chefs specialize in different fields of cooking
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Description • Program that prepares people with professional cooking services in restaurants • Involves training in recipe planning • Various chefs specialize in different fields of cooking • For instance, cooks who specialize in the art of professional baking are known as “pastry chefs”
Chef de’ Cuisine • Direct and manage food services • Participate in the preparation of various foods along with cooks • Plans and price foods on menu • Record and arrange special occasions such as parties, banquets, etc. • Collaborate with staff to develop new recipes • Aka “team leader in the kitchen”
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Educational Requisites • Occupation zone requires training in vocational schools [aboard] • Ex. Cooking schools in European nations • May take years to master the fine arts so training is pivotal for improvement • Or an associate’s degree/culinary institute such as Le Cordon Bleu • Diversity in training and skills
Salary • Head Cooks/Chef: $49,900/annually – for an average Californian • Approx. $25,000-$83,000 (depending on the training and years of work experience)
Overall • This field of professional cooking services requires independence and the value of recognition • Aesthetics in food presentations should be filled with finesse • Other careers that belong in this field are bakers, food critics, cake icers, etc.