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Introduction 1Part I: An Introduction to the World of Culinary Arts 7Chapter 1: A Snapshot of the Culinary Arts Profession 9Chapter 2: Finding the Jobs: Where Culinary Professionals Work 27Chapter 3: Culinary School Versus On-the-Job Training: Finding Your Fit 45Chapter 4: Ingredients for Success: Choosing a Culinary School 57Part II: Exploring Popular Career Paths and Profiles 85Chapter 5: Reservation for One: Working in Restaurants 87Chapter 6: Living the Good Life: Working in Hotels, Resorts, and Spas 115Chapter 7: Cooking for a Crowd: Volume Cooking 137Part III: Taking a Specialized Approach 151Chapter 8: How Sweet It Is! Becoming a Pastry Chef or Baker 153Chapter 9: Life On the Inside: Personal and Private Chefs 171Chapter 10: Old and New Trends: Food Artisans and Scientists 185Chapter 11: Drink Up! Jobs in the Beverage Industry 205Part IV: Checking Out Non-Cooking Careers 225Chapter 12: Culinary in a Media World: What It's All About 227Chapter 13: The Star Makers: Public Relations and Marketing 245Chapter 14: Showcasing Food for Others 253Chapter 15: Careers in Purchasing: Specialty Foods, Cookware, and More 271Part V: Landing the Job, Moving Up the Ladder, and More 291Chapter 16: Landing a Culinary Job 293Chapter 17: Moving Up the Ladder -- or Switching Gears! 315Chapter 18: Making Your Own Path: Becoming a Culinary Entrepreneur 325Part VI: The Part of Tens 339Chapter 19: Ten Reasons to Work in the Culinary Industry 341Chapter 20: Ten Tips to Help You Thrive in the Culinary Industry 347Index 353