Books with title Chef

Cooking shows and competitions are some of today's most popular entertainment, and many young people are interested in a career in the kitchen. This high-interest book provides an in-depth look at many kinds of chefs and the environments in which they work. If readers have a sweet tooth, they'll want to know what a pastry chef does. If they want a fast paced job, they'll love learning what goes on in a restaurant. Also highlighted are the education, skills, and equipment future chefs should know about. Colorful action photographs and famous biographies make this delicious career even more appealing.

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a chef. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

For many high school graduates, college is a way to get ahead, but going to college is not the only way for young adults to succeed. Many people choose to enter the workforce after high school to start earning money and gaining experience right away. These motivated young workers can have rewarding jobs without ever having to earn a 4-year college degree. If you're interested in cooking and don't know that you want to—or can—go to college, a career as a chef may be right for you. Young people need only a high school diploma or equivalent to start work as a chef, and they can eventually earn more than $50,000 a year working in restaurants. In Chefs, you'll learn how to start a career in cooking and what you need to succeed in the field. Find out about the prospects for careers in food preparation in the future, how much chefs can make each year, and whether your path to success includes a career as a chef.

What is it like to be a chef? This book answers that question and more, introducing readers to the hustle and bustle of a restaurant’s kitchen. Readers will learn about the different roles in the kitchen, as well as the steps one usually takes to become a chef. This book addresses career readiness head-on, supplemented by biographies of famous chefs who achieved success in their careers. Readers are provided with additional reading support with a table of contents, index, and glossary, as well as websites for further career research. Color photographs give readers an idea of what a career in cooking will entail.

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a chef. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.