Opportunities in Food Service Careers

Name: Opportunities in Food Service Careers
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ISBN: 9780071448505

ISBN-10: 0071448500

ISBN-13: 9780071448505

Edition: 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Carol Caprione Chmelynski

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Are you looking for the latest information to open the door to the career of your dreams? "Opportunities in Food Service Careers covers a range of jobs in this industry, from those that require high school and trade school to associate, four-year, and graduate degrees. You'll find up-to-date salary statistics, training requirements, as well as the lowdown on life on the job. This comprehensive, no-nonsense guide takes the stress out of launching a career that's both satisfying and financially rewarding.

Book details

List price: $13.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 158
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.396
Language: English

Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
The Food Service Industry	p. 1
The largest retail employer
The four main branches
Food Service Industry Career Outlook	p. 15
A variety of jobs and careers
Industry growth potential
Career ladders
Opportunities for women and minorities
Salaries
Additional benefits
Food service career flexibility
Personality traits
Work attitudes
Ability to handle stress
Entry-Level Positions	p. 27
Training and education
Earnings
Dining room attendants
Food-counter workers
Food preparation workers
Food processing occupations
Military food service specialists
Employment outlook
Middle-Level Positions	p. 51
Food servers
Bartenders
Cooks and chefs
Maitre d's
Sommeliers
Meat cutters
Upper-Level Positions	p. 79
General food service management positions
Restaurant managers
Dietitians and nutritionists
Additional Food Service Jobs	p. 95
Manufacturing workers
Communications workers
Food service consultants
Lawyers
Accountants
Public relations specialists
Marketing managers
Purchasing agents
Quality assurance officers
Food brokers
Administrative assistants
Running Your Own Business	p. 103
Developing a plan
Developing a marketing study
Choosing a site
Codes, ordinances, and permits
Insurance
Financial record keeping
Menu planning
Kitchen plan and equipment
Getting a good financial start
Staffing
Franchise opportunities
Catering opportunities
Education and Training	p. 121
High school
Community college
Four-year university or college
The military
Financing your education
Landing a Job in Food Service	p. 133
Knowing yourself
Steps to success
Finding the perfect job
Building a resume and cover letter
Interviewing basics
Additional resources
Professional Associations	p. 145
Industry Trade Periodicals	p. 155
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