Preparing a resume, putting together a job search portfolio, finding potential employers, interviewing, and generally advancing one's culinary career can be daunting. So You Are a Chef helps readers determine which culinary career path best suits his/her needs, set career goals, write up a resume, prepare a portfolio, contact prospective employers and interview for positions. Students are walked through the process of all this in the hopes of helping them achieve career success. So You are a Chef covers everything from getting potential job candidates pass the 30-second test and win interviews to networking and becoming an active member in professional organizations. Each copy of the book includes a CD-ROM filled with helpful electronic tools, including



Resume worksheet and checklist
Resume templates
Portfolio worksheet and checklist
Job log
Cover letter templates
Thank you letter templates
and goal-setting chart