How to Get Started Studying Culinary Arts in Hollywood
September 1, 2009
•Le Cordon Bleu
•Los Angeles
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Training in the culinary arts can help you pursue a career
in an industry that is growing every year. That means more opportunity for you
as you advance up the culinary ladder. The National Restaurant Association
estimates that sales in the food service and hospitality industry will reach
over $565 million in 2009*. That represents a 2.5% increase over sales the
previous year.
Becoming a California Chef
You have the passion and desire to become a California chef.
Now you’ve got the numbers to show that it makes financial sense. So what’s the
next step? The wise choice is to investigate opportunities for formal culinary
training.
Before applying to a culinary school you will need to
determine which one is right for you. But how do you know? The best way to find
out is to do the research and ask yourself some very important questions. Do
you want to stay near home or do you want to head off to a big city with a
reputation for culinary excellence? What type of cooking interests you? Do you
want to learn the basics of classical cooking and learn the rest as you go or
would you rather concentrate on a particular regional cuisine or cooking style?
Do you want to stay in the city where the school is located or will you be
headed off to a more comfortable or exotic destination?
The answer to these questions will help you determine which
school will be right for you. If you are small town at heart and want to learn
the ins and outs of Creole cuisine, then heading off to Los Angeles or New York
for culinary school may not be the wisest choice. If on the other hand you are
fascinated with life in the big city and want to experiment with new trends and
styles then a Hollywood culinary career may right for you.
Pursuing A Hollywood Culinary Career
Just a quick walk down Sunset Boulevard or Melrose Avenue
gives you a quick glimpse into the vibrancy of Hollywood’s dining scene and
nightlife. From sidewalk cafes to impossible to get into restaurants and
nightclubs, there are few places that have this many culinary hot spots.
Picture yourself putting on your toque in one of these fine kitchens and you’ll
know that this is where you need to start pursuing your career.
This article
is presented by The California School of Culinary Arts. The California School
of Culinary Arts offers Le Cordon Bleu culinary education classes and culinary
training programs in Los Angeles, California. To learn more about the class
offerings, please visit Chefs.edu/Los-Angeles for more information.
The jobs mentioned are examples of certain potential jobs,
not a representation that these outcomes are more probable than others. The California
School of Culinary Arts does not guarantee employment or salary.
*From the National Restaurant
Association - http://www.restaurant.org/research/ind_glance.cfm