Culinary Careers: How to Get Your Dream Job in Food with Advice from Top Culinary Professionals

Recommended for readers seeking a thorough introductory exposure to today's professional possibilities in the culinary world.<b> - Eric Petersen, Kansas City P.L., MO, Library Journal<br></b><br>Turn a passion for food into the job of a lifetime with the insider advice in <i>Culinary Careers</i>. <br><br><br>Working in food can mean cooking on the line in a restaurant, of course, but there are so many more career paths available. No one knows this better than Rick Smilow - president of the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) , the award-winning culinary school in New York City - who has seen ICE graduates go on to prime jobs both in and out of professional kitchens. Tapping into that vast alumni network and beyond, <i>Culinary Careers</i> is the only career book to offer candid portraits of dozens and dozens of coveted jobs at all levels to help you find your dream job. <br> Instead of giving glossed-over, general descriptions of various jobs, <i>Culinary Careers</i> features exclusive interviews with both food-world luminaries and those on their way up, to help you discover what a day in the life is really like in your desired field.<br><br><br>* Get the ultimate in advice from those at the very pinnacle of the industry, including Lidia Bastianich, Thomas Keller, and Ruth Reichl. <br>* Figure out whether you need to go to cooking school or not in order to land the job you want.<br>* Read about the inspiring - and sometimes unconventional - paths individuals took to reach their current positions.<br>* Find out what employers look for, and how you can put your best foot forward in interviews. <br>* Learn what a food stylist's day on the set of a major motion picture is like, how a top New York City restaurant publicity firm got off the ground, what to look for in a yacht crew before jumping on board as the chef, and so much more.<br><br><br>With information on educational programs and a bird's-eye view of the industry, <i>Culinary Careers</i> is a must-have resource for anyone looking to break into the food world, whether you're a first-time job seeker or a career changer looking for your next step.