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executive chef

Have your sights set on becoming an executive chef? Begin to understand executive chef job responsibilities, challenges, and strategies for reaching the pinnacle of the culinary hierarchy.

Culinary & Pastry Careers • 4 min read

Making the Most of Thanksgiving as a Working Chef

Chefs have a lot on their plates during major holidays, especially when they have to manage personal and professional responsibilities. Learn how to manage them effectively.

November 5, 2019
Culinary & Pastry Careers • 4 min read

Looking at the Projected Job Outlook for Chefs

Culinary students and professional chefs alike should welcome the good news about projected employment growth throughout the culinary world.

October 14, 2019
Culinary & Pastry Careers • 4 min read

Chef Shoes: How Do You Support Yourself Safely While on the Job?

Chef shoes may seem an afterthought at first, but the right pair is a lifesaver in a busy kitchen environment.

April 30, 2019
Culinary Arts • 4 min read

Tapping into staff experience to create delicious new dishes

Collaboration in the kitchen is a vital consideration for all chefs, whether they're right out of culinary school or have many years of experience.

January 16, 2019
Culinary Arts • 4 min read

4 Underrated Kitchen Tools

Every chef has a preferred kitchen device, and many times chefs favor the most versatile options.

July 25, 2018
Culinary Arts • 4 min read

Every Role in a Professional Kitchen is a Key Ingredient

Here are some of the indispensable jobs that professionals perform behind the scenes every day at restaurants, catering companies and institutional dining facilities.

June 26, 2018
Culinary Arts • 3 min read

Understanding The Unique Qualities of The Expediter Role

The expediter role isn't close to being the most well-known role in a kitchen, but it's the most critical in terms of keeping the entire kitchen operation running.

June 15, 2018
World of Food & Drink • 3 min read

The rise of Chef-Influencers: It’s more than just cooking skills

Chef influencers are a unique breed.

February 27, 2018
Culinary Arts • 4 min read

What is “cowboy cooking” and what can chefs learn from it

When cowboys were hungry, they either needed to prepare dinner themselves or look around for the nearest chuck wagon. Here's what professional chefs can learn from life on the range.

January 22, 2018
Culinary Arts • 4 min read

How To Store Your Dairy Products

Here's what you should know about properly storing your food, so all of your culinary creations turn out delicious - and safe.

March 6, 2017
Culinary Arts • 2 min read

Culinary Secrets From The Top Chefs

There’s an expression I love: “choreographed chaos.” What it means: An efficient kitchen staff operates quickly, . quietly, and keeps...

February 17, 2017
Culinary Arts • 4 min read

Changing Up The Menu

Restaurants take different approaches to menu-building and some changes are more successful than others.

April 25, 2016
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