On The Job In A Restaurant

Working at a Restaurant introduces young readers to many careers available in a restaurant. Colorful sidebars encourage young children to think, create, guess, and ask questions about a career working in a restaurant.

Includes writing activity and first-person interview.

Includes writing activity and first-person interview.

Provides brief descriptions of various jobs involved with preparing and serving food, including kitchen help, short-order cook, host or hostess, waiters and waitresses, and caterer.

Introduces various career opportunities in the restaurant industry, from wait staff to managers to owners.

The most comprehensive career book series available, Opportunities In...explores a vast range of professions to help job seekers find the job that's best for them. Each book offers: The latest information on a field of interest Training and education requirements for each career Up-to-date professional and internet resources Salary statistics for different positions within each field And much more

Recommended for readers seeking a thorough introductory exposure to today's professional possibilities in the culinary world.—Eric Petersen, Kansas City P.L., MO, Library Journal Turn a passion for food into the job of a lifetime with the insider advice in Culinary Careers. Working in food can mean cooking on the line in a restaurant, of course, but there are so many more career paths available. No one knows this better than Rick Smilow—president of the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE), the award-winning culinary school in New York City—who has seen ICE graduates go on to prime jobs both in and out of professional kitchens. Tapping into that vast alumni network and beyond, Culinary Careers is the only career book to offer candid portraits of dozens and dozens of coveted jobs at all levels to help you find your dream job. Instead of giving glossed-over, general descriptions of various jobs, Culinary Careers features exclusive interviews with both food-world luminaries and those on their way up, to help you discover what a day in the life is really like in your desired field. • Get the ultimate in advice from those at the very pinnacle of the industry, including Lidia Bastianich, Thomas Keller, and Ruth Reichl. • Figure out whether you need to go to cooking school or not in order to land the job you want. • Read about the inspiring—and sometimes unconventional—paths individuals took to reach their current positions. • Find out what employers look for, and how you can put your best foot forward in interviews. • Learn what a food stylist’s day on the set of a major motion picture is like, how a top New York City restaurant publicity firm got off the ground, what to look for in a yacht crew before jumping on board as the chef, and so much more. With information on educational programs and a bird’s-eye view of the industry, Culinary Careers is a must-have resource for anyone looking to break into the food world, whether you’re a first-time job seeker or a career changer looking for your next step.

Many waiters and waitresses just stumble into their jobs and end up earning little more than minimum wage. They mistakenly think one serving job is just like another-or that they need tons of experience to qualify for a better one. But that's far from the case! -which is based on hundreds of interviews with restaurant owners, managers, and servers, as well as the authors' own experience-shows you how to land the best jobs and maximize your tips.We walk you through every step of the application process, from putting together online applications, cover letters, and resumes, to mastering each type of interview you'll face. We show you the basics you'll need to master a job as a new server-and then become a true professional.

Your passport to a successful and rewarding career. If you're looking for an exciting and fulfilling career, McGraw-Hill's Opportunities in series provides the latest information on more than 100 professions. From skill and training requirements to current salary statistics, Opportunities in Food Service Careers helps you confidently pursue the profession that's right for you, including: An overview of job opportunities, from restaruant manager to short order cook to positions in manufacturing. Tips on determining which particular job is right for you. Clear-cut advice on getting started in this growing and secure industry. Information on salaries, benefits, and career flexibility. Descriptions of the daily routines of each job covered. Details on education, training, and other qualifications you may need.