Baking and Pastry Arts Degrees

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Executive Chef

An executive chef is the commander of the kitchen; he coordinates the kitchen staff and manages the preparation of meals. While the job may demand long hours, weekends, and holidays, it also allows for culinary creativity. Executive chefs work in restaurants, hotels, casinos, corporate dining establishments,... see more and even the White House. An executive chef's duties include menu planning and management responsibilities. An executive chef plans menus, creates daily and weekly specials, and determines portions sizes. Before and during meals, an executive chef oversees prep work and ensures that all meals leaving the kitchen are consistent in presentation and quality.

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Sous Chef

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.