Exam 5 Study Guide Chapter 20 Culinary Arts The Culinary World In the U S the culinary industry employs 12 8 million people and is expected to add 2 million new jobs in the next decade according to the NRA In 2007 the restaurant industry averaged 1 5 billion daily in the U S o On an inflation adjusted base restaurant industry sales were expected to increase 5 in 2007 which equal 4 of the U S GDP Restaurant industry sales are expected to increase over the years Career Opportunities Commercial Food Service markets and ships o Includes Restaurants hotels clubs bars catering sports venues food o Most culinary careers begin in this discipline o Many premier chefs and restaurant owners work in cutting edge independent establishments in this segment o Owner chef usually involved in everything from purchasing ingredients to production and service on the line o Networking and reputation are important in all areas of the culinary world o In hotels clubs and resorts chefs are often responsible for overseeing many levels of food services Communication and the ability to see the entire operation are two keys to success Chefs are often required to play PR roles with guests members and corporate offices o Catering Chef either works directly in the clients home or serves a variety of clients by bringing in ready made food On site or Noncommercial Food Service Commercial properties require 14 7 attention and for this reason this is a popular career path to get involved in Includes office buildings manufacturing plants educational facilities retirement communities detention facilities military and sporting events such as the Olympics Culinology An alternative to those who fined their love of food and innovation challenged by the repetitive nature of commercial food service on site dining or those who begin their careers as food scientists Describes those involved in a variety of capacities in food product development production manufacturing marketing and distributing Term was coined in 1996 by the Research Chefs Association to describe research chefs and food scientists All those involved in the development and distribution of food products now fall under the umbrella of culinology Chef Educator All chefs must teach and train their staff therefore many have chosen to become educators Media Chefs The number of culinary schools has more than doubled in the last 10 years Celebrity chefs are the most visible spokespersons for this growing field In addition to having outstanding culinary skills the media chef must understand the medium he or she is working in o Communication skills performing skills writing and charismatic qualities are all important to media chef success Strategies to Build a Culinary Career The Culinary World is Hard Work Aspiring chefs may research the topic in 3 good books o Becoming a Chef o If You Can t Stand The Heat o So You Want to be a Chef Your Guide to Culinary Careers First step Land an entry level position to find out if the career is the right choice for you Weekends and holidays are normal workdays in the industry Kitchens are hot places to work Sanitation and safety are essential behaviors skills in any kitchen Culinary School College Apprenticeship Certification The American Culinary Federation has a list of accredited programs and has detailed standards that list skills that must be mastered for the program to grant a certificate or degree o Almost all programs require work experience that range from 400 to 1 600 hours The first public culinary school was founded in 1929 Two year Associate Degree and Certificate o Highest profile private Culinary schools Culinary Institute of America Johnson and Wales University The Schools of Culinary Arts at the Art Institutes Le Cordon Bleu Schools o Many require work experience prior to enrolling Certification and Accreditation o Some culinary schools are accredited by the college accrediting agencies and some are accredited by trade school agencies o The American Culinary Federation ACF inspects and certifies culinary programs in the U S College Two and Four Year Management Programs o These are usually part of hotel and restaurant management two year or four year degree programs at community college or universities Bachelor Four Year Culinary Degrees o Currently there are over 20 accredited bachelor degree programs Apprenticeship Programs o This method of training has historically been the world s standard culinary training method o The ACF apprenticeship program is modeled after the European system and was formally approved in 1971 o Works under a chef for a 2 to 3 year period o To graduate apprentices must successfully complete both written and hands on tests and acquire the Certified Culinarian or CC after their name from the ACF Things to keep in mind o Sanitation is highly important o 3 most common injuries Falls Burns Cuts Chapter 21 Food Wine and Distribution Services Distribution services are the backbone of the hospitality industry Food and Beverage Food Distribution Food items are delivered daily to food operations throughout there world and price quality and quantity of food products are determined by chefs and kitchen managers each day Food distributors supply all food supply items a restaurant may need to run properly o Fruits veggies meat etc Food product suppliers work directly with the producers of the products farmers etc Dairy and fresh produce is usually purchased on a daily basis from a central distributor Meats and poultry products are generally delivered 3 to 4 times a week Sysco o One of the largest food suppliers in the country o Provides full line of food products along with other things such as paper products etc o Considered a Total Supplier Many chain food service operations and multiunit operations purchase products exclusively from system distributor o System distributors are commonly owned by the same corporations that own the chain food service operations Food Service Design between product Because the food service industry is unique and integral relationship exsists o Equipment planning productivity and presentation of the final Has the capacity to affect the interior and architectural design of the project Consulting firms such as JEM Associates in New Jersey provide successful conceptualization and implementation of food preparation projects Liquor Distribution Wine Beer and Spirits A liquor sales representative typically attends wine tasting and training seminars to properly represent the
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