The opportunities for plying one's trade as a chef are many and various—small neighborhood restaurants or large chains, country clubs and cruise ships, corporate or school cafeterias, and catering and private homes. For those who love cooking and the creative and healthful preparation of food, this is a rich and rewarding career, one that is always in demand. This book charts the various paths one can take to pursue a career in the culinary arts, while also highlighting the latest industry trends, including farm-to-table, locavore, and organic philosophies, practices, and techniques.