Recommended Books for Culinary Students
Below are a listing of some books that can give the prospective culinary student some ideas on what they can expect at culinary school and what schools are avialable.
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So You Want to Be a Chef?
by Lisa M. Brefere, Karen Eich Drummond, Brad Barnes
introduces readers to the vast number of jobs in foodservice and cooking. The book offers a realistic approach to career tracks, job duties, hours and working conditions, qualifications, and employment and promotion opportunities. |
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Peterson's Culinary Schools
A great resource for finding the culinary school that is right for you. Literally hundreds of school listing from around the world. |
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The Guide to Cooking Schools 2005 (Annual)
by Dorlene V. Kaplan (Editor)
Contains detailed descriptions of more than 1,000 schools, colleges, culinary apprenticeships, cooking vacations, wine courses, food and wine organizations, and publications worldwide. Programs for both career and home cooks. |
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Culinary Arts Career Starter
by Mary Masi
Ideal for anyone looking to enter into the culinary field, Culinary Arts provides strategies for everyone from recent grads to those in search of a career change. With the latest salary and benefit information, the most up-to-date career prospects, and detailed job descriptions, Culinary Arts gives readers the essential information the need to establish an exciting career. The book features comprehensive information about education, training programs, and financial aid, plus real life tips and hints from culinary professionals. |
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Careers for Gourmets & Others Who Relish Food, Second Edition
by Mary Donovan
Careers for Gourmets Others Who Relish Food lets you explore the job market through the unique lens of your own interest. It reveals dozens of ways to pursue your passion for food and make a living--including the training and education needed to polish your hobby and interest into a satisfying career.
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The Making of a Chef: Mastering Heat at the Culinary Institute
by Michael Ruhlman
Ever wonder what goes on in a busy kitchen, why your meal comes late or shows up poorly cooked? The temptation is to blame the waiter, but there are a world of cooks behind those swinging doors, and Ruhlman marches you right into it. It's a world where, when everything is going right, time halts and consciousness expands. And when a few things go wrong, the earth begins to wobble on its axis. Ruhlamn has the writerly skills to make the education of a chef a visceral experience.
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Opportunities in Culinary Careers
The most comprehensive career book series available, Opportunities in . . . explores a vast range of professions. Each book offers: The latest information on a field of interest Training and education requirements for each career Salary statistics for different positions within each field Up-to-date professional and Internet resources And much more
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Becoming a Chef
by Andrew Dornenburg, Karen Page
The updated edition of the book Julia Child called "a 'must' for aspiring chefs"-the James Beard Award-winning guide to one of today's hottest careers With more and more chefs achieving celebrity status, interest in the exciting world of today's leading chefs is higher than ever. Essential reading for anyone who loves food, Becoming a Chef gives an entertaining and informative insider's look at this dynamic profession, going behind the scenes to look into some of the most celebrated restaurant kitchens across the nation.
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Letters to a Young Chef
by Daniel Boulud
In Letters to a Young Chef, Daniel Boulud, cookbook author, chef, and owner of Daniel, Café Boulud, and DB Bistro Moderne in New York City, briefly covers what he believes are the most important building blocks to becoming a great chef. |
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