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Culinary Arts

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 110+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 210+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

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Skills

Creativity
Innovative
culinary expertise
cleanliness
attention to detail
passion for experimentation
love for food

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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