I Want to Be a Chef [Paperback]

Stephanie Maze (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: I Want To Be

I Want to Be a Chef leads budding cooks on an exciting tour of the many career opportunities in the culinary arts. Engaging photographs by some of the country’s leading photojournalists and a fascinating text written by Washington Post columnist Catherine O’Neill Grace document students at cooking schools throughout the United States, chefs at work in famous restaurants, well-known cooks from the past and present, and delicious dishes from around the world. This book includes a listing of useful resources and will help young cooks get their culinary careers off to a tantalizing start.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6-This photo-essay explores careers in the culinary arts. Using large, full-color photos and an accessible text, Maze takes readers into the kitchens of real restaurants to see the many people who contribute to the preparation of a fine meal. The author describes the work of the prep cook, pastry assistant, and dishwasher, as well as that of the head chef. All sorts of education and training programs are mentioned, from teaching nutrition in elementary schools to after-school programs for children to earning a bachelor's degree at the Culinary Institute of America. A history of the culinary arts includes etchings and paintings from around the world, and there is a section of international dishes with photographs and descriptions. Some famous chefs are profiled, and the endeavors of some food entrepreneurs are related. Nothing is treated in depth, but by the end of the book, readers will have tasted a smorgasbord of information bits. The last two pages list culinary organizations, professional cooking schools, and other resources for those who wish to learn more.
Carolyn Jenks, First Parish Unitarian Church, Portland, ME
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

Grade 4-6-This photo-essay explores careers in the culinary arts. Using large, full-color photos and an accessible text, Maze takes readers into the kitchens of real restaurants to see the many people who contribute to the preparation of a fine meal. The author describes the work of the prep cook, pastry assistant, and dishwasher, as well as that of the head chef. All sorts of education and training programs are mentioned, from teaching nutrition in elementary schools to after-school programs for children to earning a bachelor's degree at the Culinary Institute of America. A history of the culinary arts includes etchings and paintings from around the world, and there is a section of international dishes with photographs and descriptions. Some famous chefs are profiled, and the endeavors of some food entrepreneurs are related. Nothing is treated in depth, but by the end of the book, readers will have tasted a smorgasbord of information bits. The last two pages list culinary organizations, professional cooking schools, and other resources for those who wish to learn more. Carolyn Jenks, First Parish Unitarian Church, Portland, ME (School Library Journal )

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper; 1st edition (March 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152019367
• ISBN-13: 978-0152019365
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,929,950 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I want to be a chef, September 11, 2008

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This review is from: I Want to Be a Chef (Paperback)

This was an interesting & informative book, suitable for someone under 12 who is creative in the kitchen. It shows a good sampling of various careers in the food industry. I would like to have seen more info on training and eduaction for older kids who are really passionate about cooking and want to make the jump into a culinary career.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great pictures and information for career education., October 17, 1999

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This review is from: I Want to Be a Chef (Hardcover)

This book addresses the many aspects of being a chef. Great gift for inspiring chefs. The back of the book has a lot of great resources. I am sharing this book with my second grade class as we explore careers. My son is a chef and this book explains to kids the training and jobs that chefs do. The pictures were the first thing that caught my eye - big and very realistic. This is a career that is in demand now and the future. This book is a great introduction for middle age readers also as they look for jobs to explore.