Title: Identify career options and entrepreneurial opportunities in culinary arts professions and food-related industries.
Course: Introduction to Culinary Arts (16051-18) > Section: Exploring Culinary Arts

Identification should include

- postsecondary education options within the field of culinary arts and/or food service management
- career options (e.g., chef, pastry chef, food designer, dietitian, food sales representative, influencer, food scientist), including back-of-the-house jobs (e.g., support, production, control) and front-of-the-house jobs (e.g., service, management)
- possible settings (e.g., restaurant, hospital, school, cruise ship)
- opportunities for entrepreneurship (e.g., restaurant ownership, food supply, catering).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why is it important to research careers in culinary arts professions and food-related industries?
- What are the potential rewards of selecting a career in culinary arts professions and food-related industries?
- What character traits are common in successful culinary professionals?

Communication

- What communication skills are necessary for a career in this field?
- How do those interested in culinary arts professions and food-related industries learn of career opportunities?

Leadership

- What leadership skills are important for success in a culinary arts profession and/or a food-related career?
- How can leaders prepare employees to pursue new opportunities in culinary arts professions and food-related industries?

Management

- What is the difference between front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house jobs?
- Why would managers place a high value on employees with a strong work ethic?
- How could management encourage employees to possess a strong work ethic?

Teacher Resources:

- Virginia Workforce Connection
- CTE Trailblazers