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Essay / Working in the Kitchen: Culinary Arts - 1034
Most of us have a general idea of what a career is. Even if the details are not always identified, the smallest subtleties must be taken into account. In today's economy, competition is increasing rapidly, as is the demand for individuality and talent. Having the components and knowledge can make a huge difference in your career and in the industry. Cooking engages all five of your senses and extends into other abilities. Cooking is an asset to artistic careers that involve the greatest creativity, technique and history. The predicted bright colors and abstract images attract the human eye. It's when you're attracted that you're interested. Food decorating is a technical skill, intended for presentation and enjoyment. This increases your appetite and makes your meal more enjoyable. Chefs can decorate dishes to look like animals, fruits can be carved into flowers, and cakes decorated to look like virtually anything. This makes food even more fun to eat! There are also companies that hire trained and professional chefs to promote and improve marketing opportunities. Examples include 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 it could give a twist to your career. There are several types of ways to benefit from a culinary arts degree. There are a variety of opportunities that allow you to explore the possibilities, for example; Food stylist, food taster, food writer, food critic, culinary consultant, test kitchen, gourmet retail buyer, restaurant manager, cafeteria manager, restaurant owner, sous chef, executive director...... middle of paper ..... .ea-culinary-degree.htm>“Health insurance and chefs/cooks”. Medicare.org. 2008-2008. May 13, 2010. Rietz, Carl, Austin. “The History of Kitchen Utensils.” 1998-2008. California Academy of Sciences Department of Anthropology, May 13, 2010. “Guide to Dining Etiquette in the United States.” Whatscookingamerica.net. 2009-2010.WhatcookingAmerica. May 13, 2010. “What Chef Salary or Chef Salary Can You Expect? » Jobmonkey.com. 1999-2010. JobMonkeyinc. Can 13, 2010.