Culinary Career Paths
Chefs and other culinarians work in a wide range of places -- private homes, five-star restaurants, schools, food companies, and more. Get the inside scoop on these and other popular culinary career paths.
Caterer
Did you know that having a culinary background could help prepare you for a career in catering? Learn more about catering as a career »
Executive Chef
Executive chefs, or chefs de cuisine, are the masters of the kitchen. They oversee all kitchen operations and handle duties such as ordering supplies, keeping accounts, and planning menus. Learn more about what it takes to become an executive chef »
Hospitality Management
Hospitality management is the academic study of the hospitality industry. Learn more about hospitality management as a career »
Nutritionist
Nutritionists prevent disease, promote health, and use their creative menu-planning skills. Get the inside school on the field of nutrition including sports and clinical nutrition.We have the scoop on careers in nutrition including sports and clinical nutrition »
Pastry Chef
The sweetest job in the kitchen is that held by the pastry chef, who prepares pastries and desserts, as well as bread and other baked goods. Learn more about what it takes to become a pastry chef »
Research Chef
Use your creativity in the kitchen to feed millions...literally. Learn more about what it takes to become a research chef »
Sous Chef
Sous chef means under chef, and if you're thinking it sounds like understudy, you're right. The second-in-command in many kitchens, the sous chef reports to the executive chef and fills in for them as needed. Learn more about what it takes to become a sous chef »
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