Working in the Kitchen: Culinary Arts

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Most of us have a general outlook about what a career consists of. Despite that details are not always identified, the smallest niceties should be considered. In today’s economy, competition is rapidly expanding as well as a demand for individuality and talent. Having the components and knowledge can make a “make it or break it” massive difference in your career and the industry. Cooking involves your five senses and reaches further into other abilities. Culinary is an asset to the Arts careers that involve utmost creativity, technique, and history.

Foretold, bright colors and abstract images attract the human eye. It is when we are attracted that we are interested. Food decorating is a technical skill, for presentation and delight. It increases your appetite and makes your meal more pleasing. Chefs can decorate dishes to look like animals, Fruits can be carved into flowers, and cakes adorned to look like practically anything. This makes food all the more fun to eat! Also, there are companies that hire trained and professional chefs to promote and enhance marketing opportunities. In example of this, are television shows such as “Ace of Cakes”, and “Iron Chef America”. (Richard Auffrey, http://passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2009/09/culinary-creativity-chef-matthew-barros.html). It would be very exciting to star in one of these shows, and can take a spin on your career. There are multiple types of ways to take advantage of a Culinary Arts degree. There is a variety of opportunities that allow you to explore possibilities for example; Food Stylist, Food Taster, Food Writer, Food Critic, Food Consultant, Test Kitchen, Gourmet Retail Buyer, Restaurant Manager, Cafeteria Manager, Restaurant Owner, Sous Chef, Executive Ch...

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