Culinary Essentials ©2010

Chapter 4: Becoming a Culinary Professional

Chapter Summary

Basic employment skills for the foodservice industry include math, reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. To find a job, you can network with other professionals, join professional organizations, and read trade publications. You should also prepare a resume as part of a job portfolio. Both employers and employees have certain rights and responsibilities in the workplace. If you work well, then there will be opportunities for you to advance to positions with better pay and more responsibility.