This book charts the various paths one can take to pursue a career in the culinary arts, while also highlighting the latest industry trends, including farm-to-table, locavore, and organic philosophies, practices, and techniques.
Presents background on the restaurant business; looks at career opportunities available in the field; discusses training, qualifications, advancement, and pay; and includes advice on opening and operating a restaurant, information on related jobs, and lists of hospitality programs in the U.S. and Canada.
Explores a number of careers in the food service career, and provides information on education and training, advancement possibilities, salary, employment outlook, and much more.
Profiles thirty careers in the food industry, with information on each job's education and training requirements, salary range, employment outlook, perks, and pitfalls.