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A culinary profession is cooking as a profession, i.e. chefs, restaurant management, dieticians, nutritionists, etc. Cooking is the act of preparing food for consumption. ... A chef (also executive chef or chef de cuisine), from the French for chief or head person, is the executive in charge of a kitchen, responsible for recipe and menu creation, staff training, and overseeing all cooking. ... Dietitians are experts in food and nutrition. ... Dietitians are experts in food and nutrition. ...


Many people make their living cooking for others. The Occupational Outlook (http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos024.htm) for chefs, restaurant managers, dieteticians, and nutritionists is fairly good, with "as fast as the average" growth. Some college is often required for success in this field. There are trade schools, universities, and professional organizations that support this profession.


Some organizations that support professionals who cook for others include:

The American Dietetic Association (ADA) is the United States largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, with nearly 65,000 members. ...

Literature on Culinary Arts

  • Beal, Eileen. Choosing a career in the restaurant industry. New York: Rosen Pub. Group, 1997.
  • Institute for Research. Careers and jobs in the restaurant business: jobs, management, ownership. Chicago: The Institute, 1977.

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