Culinary Arts
The art of preparing, cooking, and presenting food in an appealing and attractive manner is what we call Culinary Art. People who are creative and love to experiment with food are best suitable for this profession. Culinary Art is a vast field and caters to wide variety of areas like; preparing food, cooking, baking, presentation of food, monitoring of kitchen and so on. A Culinary Art professional is expected to work at various destinations and as per required time schedules while offering great opportunity for vast exposure and experience.
Role Desciption
A Culinary Art professional needs to be an expert in cooking various types of cuisines. Culinary professional knows how to be creative with ingredients and is always ready to experiment to prepare unique and delicious dishes. These professionals also monitor the entire process of cooking, including its preparation and innovative presentation while making use of various types of devices and machines for processing of food. These professionals are well informed about the benefits and negatives of food combinations and also ensure quality and hygiene while preparing and presenting food. They also take care of the stock, supplies and other materials in the kitchen. Also, they standardize their own health, hygiene and personalities to look smart and professional.
Eligibility
Route to Culinary Art Profession
Route 1 | 10+2 in any stream |
BA in Culinary Arts/Hotel Management Catering & Technology (HMCT) for 4 years/ BBA in Hospitality and Culinary Education/B.Sc. in Catering and Culinary Arts for 3 year | |
Masters course in Culinary arts/ HMCT | |
Route 2 | 10+2 in any stream |
Diploma in Chef's Management/ Culinary arts/ Hotel management |
Significant Statistics
- 10+2 is the minimum requirement for admission to major colleges
- Entrance Exam results is always considered
- Direct admission after 10+2 in some colleges
Pros/Cons
Pros
- Opportunity to show creative skills
- Chance to work in Restaurants, hotels, hospitals, airless, cruise,
hospitals, etc. - Freelance opportunities to work as private chefs or as trainers
Cons
- Elongated and stretched long working hours
- Remuneration is low initially
- Accept the critical analysis of work
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Career Path
Route 1
3 Steps
Skills
Recruitment Area
Hotels ,
restaurants ,
cafeterias ,
fast food chains ,
bakeries ,
clubs ,
catering services ,
wedding planners ,
Microbreweries ,
Cruiselines .
Recruiters
Radisson Hotels ,
Taj Hotels ,
Marriott ,
The Lalit ,
Oberoi group ,
Barista ,
YoChina ,
Yellow Chillies ,
Cafe Coffee Day .
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Exams and Tests
Recruitment Area
Hotels ,
restaurants ,
cafeterias ,
fast food chains ,
bakeries ,
clubs ,
catering services ,
wedding planners ,
Microbreweries ,
Cruiselines .
Recruiters
Radisson Hotels ,
Taj Hotels ,
Marriott ,
The Lalit ,
Oberoi group ,
Barista ,
YoChina ,
Yellow Chillies ,
Cafe Coffee Day .
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