A step-by-step guide for young culinary enthusiasts interested in pursuing a professional cooking career shares inspiring stories while drawing on industry experts to outline steps to becoming a chef, caterer, and restaurateur.

Choosing a career in the culinary arts -- Starting a career in the culinary arts -- The chef de cuisine, boss of the kitchen -- The sous chef, second in command -- The chef de partie, the engine of the kitchen -- The pastry chef, the sweet side of cooking -- Cooking for many, cooking for few -- The restaurant business, owner or employer -- Careers in the media -- Food scientists in research and development -- Industry resources -- Glossary.