Executive Chef Food Service

Location:

Yakima, WA, 98901

Salary:

Open

Posted:

August 11, 2022

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A self-evaluation guide for individuals interested in the

culinary arts, pastry arts, or hospitality & restaurant operations management.

IS A CULINARY

OR PASTRY CAREER

FOR YOU?

WWW.ESCOFFIER.EDU

CULINARY INTERESTS SURVEY

WHAT REALLY INTERESTS YOU ABOUT THE CULINARY INDUSTRY? WHAT TYPE OF CAREER MIGHT YOU PURSUE?

This activity helps you match your interests to different types of careers in the food business. For each item, check the activity you would rather do. It doesn’t matter if you like all of them a lot or dislike all of them a lot; just pick the one you would rather do, and check the box next to that letter. Create new fusion cuisine combinations

Create drink promotions for restaurants and bars

Create beautifully-detailed pastries

Start a food truck, restaurant, or café

Work as a food photographer, writer, critic, consultant, etc. Work as the executive chef at a top restaurant

Craft and sell my own packaged food items

Manage several restaurants in a region

Build a website or blog around a food or nutrition topic Do detailed, precision work with my hands

Work on the line in a fine-dining kitchen

Design wine merchandising displays

Hire and supervise wait staff

Craft dessert menus for special diets

Design a fast-casual restaurant menu

Manage food service operations for a large company Start a home catering business

Consult chefs and cooks in an area of expertise

Create food-wine pairings

Operate food service logistics for airlines

Decorate a wedding cake

Have a steady paycheck and opportunities for promotion Blaze my own trail with lots of flexibility

Go all-in on a business idea...no risk, no reward! Great benefits with plenty of paid time off

Create my own schedule

Willing to work 7 days a week for years to achieve a goal Promote restaurants on social media

Build a perfectly-decorated dinner plate

Sell pastry creations from my home kitchen

Having clear boundaries between work life and play life My work life is my play life

What’s play? Work is life!

Track inventory and costing procedures

Bake and sell freshly-made breads

Explore world cuisines

Work with experienced people who can show me the ropes Not many people do what I want to do, so I’m kind of on my own Even without the support I’d like, I’ll find a way Fast-paced and urgent work environment with a team Work independently for stretches of time on a detailed task Oversee teams and design business strategy

Work mostly alone

Build a system and team

Work in a proven system with a team

Serve the perfect Sunday brunch

Test gluten-free baking concepts

Manage beverage operations at a sports stadium

Be able to move from time to time and stay with the same company Be free to travel, live, and work anywhere

Stay committed to and invest in a community for the long haul Plant and maintain an herb garden for a restaurant Design a cocktails and drinks menu

Create sweet recipes and desserts

Open to lots of ups and downs to achieve a dream

Have a step-by-step plan for my career

Sample lots of different careers

Create a food service business plan

Work in a chocolate shop

Craft new savory recipes

CULINARY INTERESTS EVALUATION

To calculate your relative interest in each category, count the number of times you checked each letter and record each number in the boxes below:

WHAT ARE THE CULINARY ARTS?

The culinary artist’s “canvas” isn’t just limited to food alone. Culinarians are also responsible for

crafting the entire food experience, including

menus, a restaurant’s ambiance, selecting wine and beverage pairings, and serving foods at just the right temperature, in just the right way and at the perfect moment in time.

“CULINARY” LITERALLY MEANS, “OF OR RELATED

TO THE KITCHEN OR COOKING.” THUS, THE

CULINARY ARTS INVOLVE THE CREATIVE PROCESS

OF DESIGNING EXPERIENCES AROUND FOOD.

AREAS OF STUDY / FOCUS CAREER PATHS

CULINARY

ARTS

PASTRY

ARTS

HOSPITALITY & RESTAURANT

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

TRADITIONAL

CAREER PATH

ALTERNATIVE

CAREER PATH

ENTREPRENEURIAL

PATH

A or C: D or F: B or E: J or L: G or K: H or I:

Those who become leaders in professional kitchens - Executive Chefs and Sous Chefs - are like the conductors of a great orchestra. They must find the right team and ensure that they’re trained to create engaging culinary experiences together. Those who pursue careers in the culinary arts are ARTISTS in the truest sense of the word. Artists tend to take the “path less traveled,” to quote the poet Robert Frost. They tend to be driven by a passion for creativity and experiences. Professional artists also take their craft seriously, learning from those who have gone before to perfect their skills. They’re called the culinary and pastry ARTS for a reason: you’re artists when you’re in the kitchen. Like painters, sculptors, and musicians, you’re constantly creating and experimenting. A playful and open mind is critical to expanding your creative gifts. And the food business is exactly that: a BUSINESS. There are practical skills you need, like understanding costs and margins, making purchasing decisions, and building menus and other marketing materials. If you open a restaurant someday, how do you “pitch” the idea? That has a structure, too. It’s important to balance training in the culinary and pastry arts with practical business skills. This combination of artistry and business knowledge gives you exactly what you need to pursue your passion as your vocation — and sets you apart from your peers who don’t pursue an education.

BALANCING THE CULINARY AND PASTRY ARTS WITH THE SCIENCE OF BUSINESS 3

WHAT IS HOSPITALITY & RESTAURANT

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT?

While an understanding of the culinary and pastry arts are helpful, hospitality & restaurant operations management specialists deal with bigger picture concepts such as restaurant management, food and beverage merchandising, purchasing and cost control, and hiring and leading teams both in and out of the kitchen.

WORK ON THE BUSINESS SIDE OF HOSPITALITY

AND FOOD.

Those with a Hospitality & Restaurant Operations Management degree are well-suited for careers in both the food and hospitality industries, including hotels, resorts, spas, & more. WHAT ARE THE BAKING &

PASTRY ARTS?

The main difference in the pastry arts is one of science and technical skill. Whereas the culinary arts tend to be more flexible in process, pastry arts creations require per- fect measurements and great attention to details such as altitude and even humidity. The hands of the pastry artist are akin to those of a surgeon: each move must be made with precision, and one mistake could be a disaster. THE BAKING AND PASTRY ARTS ARE SIMILAR TO

THE CULINARY ARTS, BUT WITH A SPECIALITY IN

BREADS, PASTRIES, AND DESSERTS.

TRADITIONAL CAREERS

Traditional careers are what most people think about as far as being a professional. Those who pursue professional careers typically work for others as employees, looking to move up in an existing company or by finding a job in another company.

Traditional career professionals take on less risk than those who pursue alternative and entrepreneurial careers. With benefits like paid time off and vacations, traditional career professionals also tend to have more predictable schedules than the other two options.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

When people think of entrepreneurship in the food

business, they typically think about starting a food truck, café, or restaurant. But it can also mean creating consumer packaged foods for sale in farmer’s markets or grocery stores, among many other choices.

The key differentiator with an entrepreneurial career is one of risk and predictability. Because entrepreneurs own their own businesses, they take on the complete responsibility for success and also the risk of failure. However, most entrepreneurs will agree the opportunity for entrepreneurial success far outweighs the risk of failure.

ALTERNATIVE CAREERS

Alternative careers in the food business include food photography, food blogging, working as a freelance chef or consultant, or working in places like test kitchens or as culinary arts instructors.

Alternative careers can be professional in nature (i.e., being employed by others), or entrepreneurial...though they tend to be more stable and predictable than a full-fledged entrepreneurial venture.

CULINARY INTERESTS REFLECTION

What does the Culinary Interests Survey tell you about the type of career you might pursue initially: Traditional, Alternative, or Entrepreneurial?

To prepare for your career interests, what are the next steps you think you should take?

What does the Culinary Interests Survey and a deeper understanding of the Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality & Restaurant Operations Management tell you about your potential areas of study? 5

THE SEVEN SEGMENTS OF THE

CULINARY INDUSTRY

THERE ARE SEVEN MAJOR SEGMENTS IN THE CULINARY INDUSTRY: FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Review the career options above. What would be your top two choices for a career if you could choose today?

LODGING

Full Service

Select Service

Bed and Breakfasts

All-inclusive

Eco Travel

Timeshare

Five-star Luxury

Business Hotels

Inns

Boutique Hotels

Private Island Resorts

Cruise Lines

RESTAURANTS

CATERING

Off Premise

Full Venue

Private/Personal Chef

RETAIL FOOD

Grocery Stores

Food Trucks

Prepare Foods for Pickup/Delivery

Bakeries

Candy Makers

Ice Cream/Gelato Shops

Home Cooking School

Fine Dining/Upscale

Casual

Fast Casual

Fast Food

Ghost Kitchen

Chains

Restaurant Groups

Owner Operator

LEISURE & RECREATION

Theme Parks

Museums

Camps

Movie Theaters

Sports Venues

Business and Sports Clubs

FOOD MANUFACTURER/

WHOLESALER

Test Kitchens

Product Manufacturing Operations

Airline Food Production

Food Broker

Food Distributors

Equipment Manufacturers

INSTITUTIONAL &

COMMERCIAL DINING

Healthcare

Assisted Living/Nursing Homes

Correctional Facilities

Employee/Factory Cafeterias

Universities and Colleges

Private Schools

Rehabilitation Centers

Day Care

Office/Corporate Dining

Private Housing Communities

Fraternities/Sororities

Public Schools/Districts

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TECHNICAL SKILLS PROFESSIONAL SKILLS BUSINESS SKILLS Cooking methods, knife skills,

seasoning, pastry techniques,

plating, and flavor profiles

Get “real world” experience

during an industry externship in

a professional kitchen

Understanding profit and loss,

writing business plans, and

managing restaurant operations

JOSH HASHO

EXECUTIVE CHEF, OMNI HOTELS & RESORTS

If somebody goes to culinary school, it shows extra commitment and follow through...it’s a ‘gold star’ on

“ their resume.”

THE MYTH OF “WORK YOUR WAY UP.”

CULINARY CREDENTIALS CAN MAKE

A DIFFERENCE

It’s a myth that credentials in the restaurant and food service industry don’t matter - nothing could be further from the truth.

Culinary industry professionals must learn:

“Another reason to work toward a chef certification is to learn more about how to engage in leadership roles in the culinary arts, such as overseeing a kitchen or leading the culinary department in a hotel or hospital.”1 PERSONAL CONSIDERATIONS

SCHOOL CONSIDERATIONS

There are many great options for pursuing a culinary education: some may be local, across the country, or even online! How will you balance work and other obligations?

Will you keep working?

Can you meet the required study schedule?

Is the institution accredited?

Who are the Chef Instructors?

Does the school teach things you want to learn?

IS CULINARY SCHOOL

FOR YOU?

BOULDER, COLORADO

ONLINE PROGRAMS

If moving to attend culinary school doesn’t make sense, or if you need a more flexible and convenient option, you can still earn a degree or diploma online. Escoffier’s interactive learning platform includes one-on-one mentorship with Chef Instructors, and an externship in a professional kitchen can give you hands- on training.

AUSTIN, TEXAS

Known for its thriving food truck community and diverse restaurant culture, Austin, Texas has a lot more to offer than just brisket and tacos. This big little city has quickly established itself as one of the leading metropolises for cuisine in the nation. Set against the picturesque foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and located less than an hour from Denver, Boulder offers a thriving restaurant scene, unbeatable weather, endless outdoor opportunities, and a burgeoning natural and organic food industry.

3 GREAT OPTIONS FOR CULINARY SCHOOL

Deciding on a culinary school? We’d be honored if you considered Escoffier. To learn more about our campuses and programs, visit us at www.escoffier.edu/academics. DID YOU

KNOW?

His contributions to the culinary world include:

creating the menu, codifying the five mother sauces, promoting farm-to-table cuisine, developing the

kitchen brigade, and instituting sanitation standards. His influence on cuisine is felt in kitchens across the world nearly a century later!

Auguste Escoffier was

known as the King of Chefs

and the Chef of Kings!

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