2. What is a Culinary Arts Program?
A culinary arts program trains individuals to
become culinary artisans. This is achieved through
learning the art of food preparation, cooking, and
presentation
Students are taught the science behind food and its
preparation and the art of beautiful presentation
There are a large number of career paths an
individual may choose to follow
The particular kind of job you want will necessarily
need to be in accordance with your specialization in
the Culinary Arts Program you took
3. CHEF
A Chef is someone who is a professional cook, and is involved in the
preparation, seasoning, and cooking of foods in restaurants
The precise job duties will vary depending on the type of chef you are:
for instance, there are sous chefs, executive or head chefs, and chef de
partie’s
4. PASTRY CHEF
pastry chef, or patissier in French, is someone who specializes in making
esserts
astry chefs may work as part of a brigade de cuisine or team of chefs in a
arge kitchen or restaurant, work in a bakery, or open their own bakery
n addition to desserts, pastry chefs also make baked goods and dessert
wines and beverages
6. CATERER
A caterer is a professional who prepares, delivers, and arranges food for
clients
A catering business provides food service to guests at a variety of
different locations including hotels, weddings, and bridal showers
7. FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER
A food and beverage manager oversees all activities relating to an organization’s
food and beverages use
This includes assisting in menu planning, working on the presentation of food and
drinks, monitoring standards, carrying out inventory and budget control, etc
These individuals are usually experienced industry professionals that run an entire
team of kitchen personnel in large establishments
9. FOOD STYLIST
A food stylist is a culinary professional who specializes in the
preparation, styling, and presentation of food for media purposes
This includes TV shows, magazines, advertisements, and books
Food styling is both an art and a science - these professionals must
ensure that the food looks perfect on camera
10. FOOD SCIENTIST
These individuals have a background in culinary arts as well as science
Food scientists are scientists who study the physical, microbiological and chemical
properties of food
Food scientists commonly work in the processing industry and conduct scientific research
about the properties of food in order to find safe ways to preserve, process, store,
distribute, and package food
11. NUTRITIONIST
A nutritionist is a healthcare professional who specializes in food
and nutrition, and the effect they have on our bodies
They work with generally healthy individuals to form meal plans to
ensure that all of their nutritional needs are being met
They also carry out research on the importance of proper nutrition
and educate the public about eating and nutrition
13. PERSONAL CHEF
Personal chefs are hired by individual clients to prepare meals in their home
according to their preferences
Typically, personal chefs charge a hefty sum for their services and they are often
regarded as a luxury for wealthy individuals