Culinary art is the
art of preparing and
cooking foods. The word "culinary" is
defined as something related to, or connected
with, cooking. A culinarian is a person working
in the culinary arts. A culinarian working in
restaurants commonly known as a cook or
a chef. Culinary artists are responsible for skilfully preparing
meals that are as pleasing to the
palate as to the eye. Increasingly they are
required to have a knowledge of the
science of food and an understanding of
diet and nutrition. They work primarily in
restaurants, delicatessens, hospitals and other institutions. Kitchen
conditions vary depending on the type of
business, restaurant, nursing home, etc.
Below is a list of the wide variety of culinary arts occupations.
Below is a list of the wide variety of culinary arts occupations.
- Instructors – Teach aspects of culinary arts in high school, vocational schools, colleges, recreational programs, and for specialty businesses.
- Consulting and Design Specialists – Work with restaurant owners in developing menus, the layout and design of dining rooms, and service protocols.
- Dining Room Service – Manage a restaurant, cafeterias, clubs, etc. Diplomas and degree programs are offered in restaurant management by colleges around the world.
- Food and Beverage Controller – Purchase and source ingredients in large hotels as well as manage the stores and stock control.
- Entrepreneurship – Deepen and invest in businesses, such as bakeries, restaurants, or specialty foods.
- Food and Beverage Managers – Manage all food and beverage outlets in hotels and other large establishments.
- Food Stylists and Photographers – Work with magazines, books, catalogs and other media to make food visually appealing.
- Food Writers and Food Critics – Communicate with the public on food trends, chefs and restaurants though newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books.
- Research and Development Kitchens – Develop new products for commercial manufacturers and may also work in test kitchens for publications, restaurant chains, grocery chains, or others.
- Sales– Introduce chefs and business owners to new products and equipment relevant to food production and service
