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Unit 1: Professionalism. A Professional Culinarian. Practices a craft Learns the foundations Applies those foundations Advances in career and craft Prepares foods Manages operations Takes responsibility. Is artistic Manages quality of food and service Manages people
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Unit 1: Professionalism American Culinary Federation: Culinary Fundamentals.
A Professional Culinarian • Practices a craft • Learns the foundations • Applies those foundations • Advances in career and craft • Prepares foods • Manages operations • Takes responsibility American Culinary Federation: Culinary Fundamentals.
Is artistic Manages quality of food and service Manages people Is passionate for quality Explores cultural possibilities Is a scientist Adheres to the culinarian’s code A Professional Culinarian (continued) American Culinary Federation: Culinary Fundamentals.
Becoming a Culinarian • Formal education • Certification • Continuing education • Professional development • Networking American Culinary Federation: Culinary Fundamentals.
Continuing Education • Attend classes and workshops • Evaluate your career • Write a mission statement • Read and research • Professional organizations • Compete • Network • Find a mentor American Culinary Federation: Culinary Fundamentals.
Major Culinary Trends • Set benchmarks • Provide springboard for quality • Advance culinary arts • Infuse new interests American Culinary Federation: Culinary Fundamentals.
Chefs Throughout History • Apicius, fourth century B.C.E. • Boulanger, Paris 1765 • French Revolution, 1789–99 • Grande cuisine • Cuisine classique (haute cuisine) • Brigade system • Nouvelle cuisine • Global cooking • Diet, nutrition, health • Convenience • Celebrity chefs American Culinary Federation: Culinary Fundamentals.
Career Opportunities • Full-service restaurants, bistros, fine-dining and family establishments • Hotels, resorts, spas • Private clubs • Executive dining rooms • Catering • Institutional catering • Supermarkets • Food sales • Personal/private chefs • Retirement homes American Culinary Federation: Culinary Fundamentals.
Brigade System • Escoffier • Simplifies work in hotel kitchens • Defines responsibilities • Usually abbreviated in smaller operations American Culinary Federation: Culinary Fundamentals.
Nontraditional Positions • Food and beverage managers • Consultants • Well-informed salespeople • Educators( teachers) • Food writers • Food stylists • Research and development • Entrepreneurs American Culinary Federation: Culinary Fundamentals.