Finding a Culinary Job

Most placement offices maintain a listing of employers who have contacted the school to advertise job openings. Career advisors can provide you with a description of the job and information on how to apply for it. They may also be able to give you additional information about the employer, either obtained from site visits, conversations with the chefs, or testimonials from alumni who have worked for that business in the past.

You can also meet with your career advisor to talk about your career objectives. If you tell your advisor about your goals and "must haves" (health insurance, a nine-to-five schedule, etc.), then he can tell you about employers that might be a good fit for you. Or guide you to specific resources, perhaps on the Internet or through professional organizations, that may point you in the right direction.

Finally, the career advisor at your school can help you put together an effective resume. Remember that the first person to see your resume, whether it be a chef or Human Resources professional, will most likely only take 5-15 seconds to read it. A counselor can help you organize your resume so that it is well formatted, consistent, and easy to read in a short span of time.

Just remember to be organized and persistent in your approach and you will reach your goals. myCulinarycareer offers a job search feature - set for the industry / partnered with hot jobs - i hope you will use to find a sucessful and brillant future...do it!