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"Whether your goal is to land a job in a restaurant, with a catering service, or in the hospitality industry, this guide covers everything you need to know--from training programs and identifying your skills, to writing your resume and finding a job." --

"GrubHub founder Mike Evans reveals the inside story of how he grew a multibillion-dollar behemoth that changed the way we eat. Hungry and tired one night, Mike wanted a pizza, but getting a pizza delivered was a pain in the neck. He didn’t want to call a million restaurants to see what was open. So, as an avid coder, he created GrubHub in his spare bedroom to figure out who delivered to his apartment. Then, armed with a $140 check from his...

The 115 multiple-choice questions with detailed answer explanations in this practice exam will familiarize you with the content on tests at culinary institutions and certification exams. Includes instant scoring and helpful feedback.

"The back must slave to feed the belly. In this urgent and unique book, chef Michael Gibney uses twenty-four hours to animate the intricate camaraderie and culinary choreography in an upscale New York restaurant kitchen. Here readers will find all the details, in rapid-fire succession, of what it takes to deliver an exceptional plate of food--the journey to excellence by way of exhaustion. Told in second-person narrative, Sous Chef is an immersive,...

"Satisfy Your Hunger for Success Catering to a new generation of foodies looking for quick and unique specialties, the mobile food business is booming with new opportunities for eager entrepreneurs like you. From gourmet food to all-American basics and hot dog wagons to bustaurants, our experts give you the delicious details behind starting and running a successful mobile food business. Covers: Six of the hottest mobile food options: food carts, concession...

When she's offered a job at the community pool's snack shack, Sunny must keep her head above water with the help of a cute boy.