There are approximately 800 culinary schools in the United States feeding nearly 3.4 million positions in the food service industry. These positions represent fields across the industry, from cruise ships and private catering to retail bake shops and television producers. This book will give individuals who are exploring the career the information they need on each segment of the industry. It will also offer resume writing and interviewing guidance, areas that are often different from other business areas. As an example, a candidate for an executive chef position is often required to prepare a meal for the decision maker and go through a sit down interview as well.