[td_block_text_with_title custom_title=”SUMMARY” header_color=”#e88f1b” separator=”” tdc_css=””]If having a kitchen, instead of cubicle as your work place as well as not being slaved to a computer excites you and you’d rather create your masterpiece using food, then culinary arts is your field. There are different responsibilities one may have to take up depending on the job role, starting from Preparing food, baking, presentation of food, supervision of kitchen etc. This job may require working across different locations and time-zones, which could be extremely exciting![/td_block_text_with_title][td_block_text_with_title custom_title=”WHAT ALL CAN I DO?” header_color=”#e88f1b”][/td_block_text_with_title][td_block_text_with_title custom_title=”CAREER PATH” header_color=”#e88f1b” separator=”” tdc_css=””]
Chef
A chef is an experienced and skilled individual who is not only responsible for the cooking of the food, but also for the presentation of food, supervision of the kitchen and staff members.
Culinary Chef
A culinary chef who specializes in catering not only manage the food and drinks, but also to the arrangement of the venue and decor. Catering can be for hotels, private catering or even mobile catering for a station.
Baker
A baker is a skilled individual who specialises in baking ingredients to produce a variety of recipes, breads, and other goods
Pastry chef
A pastry chef is an individual trained in making pastries and baked goods, such as breads, cookies, etc.
Sommelier
- A sommelier creates the wine list at high end restaurants, interacts with customers and staff in order to suggest wines, and how they could be paired with the food
| Stream | Graduation | After Graduation | After Post Graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Path 1 | Clear Class XII in any stream | Pursue BA. Culinary Arts/ Hotel Management Catering & Technology (HMCT) for 4 years | Pursue Diploma/Post Grad Diploma for 6 months to 1 year | – |
Path 2 | Clear Class XII in any stream | Pursue BBA in Hospitality and Culinary Education B. Sc. in Catering and Culinary Arts for 3 years | Pursue Diploma/Post Grad Diploma for 6 months to 1 year | – |
Path 3 | Clear Class XII in Any stream | Pursue Diploma in Chef’s Management/ Diploma or Degree in Hotel Management for 3 years | Pursue Diploma/Post Grad Diploma in chef’s management for 1 year | – |
Important Facts
Most colleges require 10+2 for a career in Culinary Art. Preference is given to scores of respective entrance exams
Some colleges have the provision of direct admission on the basis of 12th marks
Some colleges have the provision of direct admission on the basis of 12th marks
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- Expertise in cooking different types of cuisines
- Innovate with ingredients to come up with unique dishes
- Supervise the whole process of cooking, along with its arrangement and creative presentation
- Use different tools and machines for food processing
- Be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of diverse food items
- Keep a check on the quality and hygiene of the food that is being presented
- Work in accordance with the policies of the organisation
- Oversee the stock levels, supplies and other managerial duties in the kitchen
- Use proficient organisation skills to manage different tasks at once
- Regulate one’s own personality, health and hygiene to look more promising
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