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Catering Articles Catering Job Description Caterer Interview Start a Catering Business Related Culinary Resources Getting your culinary arts degree is a good first step, whether you want to be a chef in a high-end restaurant, own your own small eatery, or start a catering business. Learn more about culinary schools, pastry chef careers, or read about different cuisines.

Get Culinary Training to Jump-Start Your Catering Career

When you graduate from culinary school, there are a wide variety of career opportunities available, including catering jobs. With the food preparation training you need to get started, a catering career can offer you a flexible schedule and the opportunity to be your own boss. If this sounds appealing to you, find out more about catering jobs in the following articles:

Catering Job Description

Good food is the glue that holds a successful event together. Whether it's a company party, a wedding or an intimate dinner with friends, people tend to socialize around food. There's something about sharing a meal that brings people closer. It can add to the feeling of camaraderie, create a mood of celebration or smooth over a socially awkward situation. Read more of our Catering Job Description.

Caterer Interview

Imagine being responsible for feeding a small city everyday. That's the job of John McDonald, executive chef for Brigham Young University Dining Services in Provo, Utah. As the head honcho for the nation's third largest university dining service, he's responsible for providing more than 45,000 meals a day, from catered faculty gatherings to cafeteria fare for 32,000 students. He revealed some of what it takes to stay on top of a huge operation while also keeping the menu tasty and creative. Continue reading An Inside Look at Catering Jobs.

Start a Catering Business

Starting your own catering business involves more than simply firing up the stove and hanging out your shingle. On the other hand, it's not rocket science either. There are plenty of resources both online and off for caterers who want to start a small business. Find out more about how to Get Started as a Caterer.

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