Baking and Pastry Arts Bachelor Degrees

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A sous chef is second in command to the executive chef. Because an executive chef may spend a great deal of time working from an office, a sous chef is responsible for maintaining order in the kitchen. A sous chef shares many of the job responsibilities of an executive chef, including inventory, ordering,... see more and menu planning. In addition, a sous chef directs the daily, hands-on operations of a kitchen, such as slicing, dicing, cooking, and seasoning the food, and may hire, schedule, and train employees.

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Catering Director

A catering director oversees food operations for a variety of occasions, including weddings, conventions, and charity events and may work for large companies, such as casinos and hotel chains. A catering director's job includes planning and preparation. First, the catering director meets with clients... see more to plan menus, event design, and serving options. Both presentation and style are important, and a good catering director knows you only get one shot at making a great impression. Next, at the event itself, the catering director must manage staff members as they prepare food, set up tables and decorations, and serve guests at an event. Catering directors must be able to plan menus and manage a large staff.