Culinary Careers
Careers in Culinary
Food Origins
Herbs and Spices
Famous Foods
100
The leader of the professional kitchen. They oversee everything that goes out, maganges kitchen staff, write menus and oversee purchasing and inventory
Executive Chef
100
Responsible for managing all food preparation and kitchen employees. Responsible for food storage and kitchen cleanliness.
Sous Chef
100
What fruit is known as a symbol of hospitality?
Pineapple
100
This green herb is commonly used to garnish soups and stews.
Parsley
100
This is the name of Italy’s most famous flatbread dish topped with cheese and tomato sauce.
Pizza
200
Title translated to "keeper of cold food" in French
Garde Manger
200
The professional chef responsible for making bread, pastries, and cakes. They also order ingredients, keep inventory, deal with wholesalers and develop new recipes.
Pastry Chef
200
Which country is credited with inventing pasta?
China
200
What red, smokey flavoured spice is make from dried, ground peppers?
Paprika
200
This American food item is traditionally eaten at baseball games
Hot dog
300
What kitchen system was designed by French military General Georges Auguste Escoffier in the 1800s that is still used today?
The Kitchen Brigade
300
Responsible for all catering functions and parties and events. They choose the courses, order food, hire staff, and prepare the meal.
Banquet Chef
300
This dish, made of raw fish and rice, originates from Japan.
Sushi
300
This fragrant herb is a key ingredient in pesto
Basil
300
In Canada, fries topped with cheese curds and gravy are called what?
Poutine
400
Responsible for the "a la carte" menu
Chef de Cuisine
400
Creates visually appealing food displays for photographs and advertisements.
Food Stylist
400
This spice comes from the dried stigmas of a crocus flower and is the most expensive spice by weight.
Saffron
400
This spice comes from the bark of a tree and is used in both sweet and savory dishes
Cinnamon
400
This French dish consists of snails cooked in garlic and butter
Escargot
500
Manages all aspects of a restaurant including the front of the house (wait staff) and back of the house (cooks and dishwashers)
Restaurant Manager
500
Responsible for the purchasing and inventory of the kitchen. They pay attention to price trends and availability of goods as well as build relationships with suppliers.
Purchasing Manager
500
This popular Mexican dish is named after the Nahuatl word "tlaxcalli."
Tortillas
500
Star anise is often used in this popular spice blend from China?
Five-spice powder
500
What is the name of this dish?
Ratatouille