Career in Culinary Arts
Master Chef Fans! The very mention of this word brings a picture of a chef to our minds. Culinary art is defined as the art of preparing and cooking food. The opportunities in this sector are many and are growing by the day with so many new hotels and restaurants coming up.
You could be a chef, restaurant manager, dietitian, and nutritionist. Chefs are also referred to as culinarian in restaurants. They are responsible for preparing sumptuous food and excellent presentation. They are required to have knowledge of the science of food and an understanding of diet and nutrition.
A variety of programmes are offered to the students interested in this stream such as:
- Catering & Restaurant Management
- Culinary Management
- Baking & Pastry
- Bar Management
- PG Diploma/Certificate Course in Hotel Catering Management
- PG Diploma/Certificate Course in Food Production
- PG Diploma/Certificate Course in Food & Beverages
- PG Diploma/Certificate Course in Restaurant & Counter Service
- PG Diploma/ Certificate course in Bakery Science & Management
- BSc in Catering Technology & Hotel Management
- Advance Diploma in Culinary Arts & Patisserie Studies
Eligibility:
- The candidates must have interest in this field.
- For UG candidates 10+2 is a must.
- For PG candidates, graduation degree from a recognized university is a must
Job Prospects and Remuneration:
This sector offers an array of opportunities and the majority of which are at entry-level. Jobs in hotels, restaurants, air catering, food processing companies, catering in confectioneries, cruise liner, corporate catering, departmental catering services of defense and railway departments are also open to a chef. A new entree can earn within Rs.10,000 to 15,000 per month. After gaining 5-7 years of experience, one can easily earn up to Rs.50,000 - 60,000 per month. As you reach the top and become an Executive Chef, you can earn anything between Rs. 1 lakh and Rs. 2 lakh per month. There are various other related job options in this sector including:
- Consulting and Design Specialist
- Dining Room Service
- Food and Beverage Controller
- Entrepreneurship
- Food and Beverage Managers
- Food Stylist and Photographer
- Food Writers and Food Critics
- Research and Development
- Sales
- Instructor
