Transcript Culinary Careers

Culinary Careers:
Chef, Cook, food Preparation
Worker
By Nancy Kombert CEC
Preparation
So you want to work in the food
industry—how does one prepare?
► Culinary arts programs offered at
vocational schools
► Cooking classes
► Internet or TV courses
► Home study
► Work study in the desired field
► College/Culinary Arts Institute
Careers Available
► Chef
► Cook
► Catering
► Restaurant
owner/manager
► Food preparation
► Franchises
► Culinary arts professor
► Cookbook author
Job Description
Chefs, cooks and food
preparation workers prepare,
season and cook a wide
range of foods in a variety of
restaurants and other food
services establishments.
Employment Facts
Chefs, cooks and food preparation
workers held nearly three million jobs
in 2002. The numbers are increasingly
dramatically with every year that
passes.
Education/Food Prep
Generally fast food or short
order cooks and food
preparation workers do not
need much education or
training as their skills are
learned on the job.
Education/Cook & Chef
Those who want to work
as a cook or a chef
can take courses in
high school through
vocational programs.
In order to work.
Education/CEC
In order to work as a head cook
or executive chef, one must
complete a formal training
program. Undergo testing and
have numerous years of
related work experience.
Other Requirements
► Formal
Training Programs
► Internship
► Apprenticeship
► Work Experience
► Work Study
Advancement/Food Prep
Food preparation workers
with workers with strong
skills and experience may
move into different
positions:
► Chef assistant
► Line cook
Advancement/Cooks & Chefs
Experienced and ambitious
chefs and cooks may
move up within the
kitchen and take on
responsibility for training
or supervising newer or
lesser skilled kitchen staff
► Certified Executive Chef
► Head Cook
Job Outlook
Job openings for chefs, cooks and
other kitchen workers are
expected to be plentiful through
the year 2021. It is a career
with room for growth,
advancement and recognition
within the culinary community.
Earnings
Earnings vary geographically and by type of
establishment. Another determining factor is
of course your title, education and
experience. Median hourly earnings:
► Head cooks & chefs approx. $30.00 hr
► Restaurant cooks approx. $22.00 hr
► Line cooks approx $18.00 hr
► Food prep approx. $10.00 hr
A Day in the Culinary Field
On a typical day a chef or a
cook will:
► Create recipes
► Measure, mix, and cook
ingredients according to
recipes
► Direct the work of other
kitchen workers
► Estimate food requirements
► Order food supplies
A day in the Culinary Field
On a typical day a food
preparation worker will:
► Peel and cut vegetables, trim
meat and prepare poultry
► Keep work areas clean
► Monitor temperatures of ovens
and stovetops
Conclusion
If you have a love cooking and a passion for the
foods you create than a career in culinary arts is
the right move for you. A career as a Chef, Cook
or Food Preparation worker is dubious path which
is filled with joy and fulfillment when you reach
your personal goals. Always strive for greatness
and enjoy.