MUSIC INDUSTRY: The Jazz Bakery Keeps Cooking
Nov 21, 2010 Music Bakery
MUSIC INDUSTRY: The Jazz Bakery Keeps Cooking
The Jazz Bakery is a nonprofit organization. To followers of the scene, that statement is a redundancy, of course. In Los Angeles, saying a jazz club doesn’t make money is like saying a restaurant doesn’t serve scrap iron. In 18 years as president and artistic director of the Jazz Bakery, Ruth Price has always known that fresh music doesn’t translate into hefty profits. Lately, though, Price has …
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Different Roles For Chefs In The Catering Industry
Sep 15, 2010 Bakery Chef
Chef/cook
Chefs must master both standard and creative techniques in order to bring high quality food to their customers. To become a chef you must go through a significant amount of training in order to reach the required industry standard and develop their own unique techniques within the trade. Some of the core skills for being a Chef include creativity, teamwork, organization and a heightened sense of taste. Some of the more experienced Chefs have the ability to discover very subtle flavours which can make or break a dish.
Kitchen Manager
A career in kitchen management involves supervising kitchen staff, making sure staff are cooking and performing to high standards, doing health and safety checks and keeping the kitchen clean and organised. Some of the tasks that a kitchen manager would oversee are things like food preparation, inventory, cleaning and any special events taking place. The kitchen manager is responsible for all the staff who work in the kitchen. They need to be very organised and have the ability to pay attention to detail in order to deliver the highest quality food to customers.
Assistant chef
An Assistant Chef works directly under the supervision of a Head Chef and provides assistance and support in all aspects of food preparation and delivery. This role offers the opportunity to learn about special ingredients, portion control, stock take, and an awareness of health and safety in the kitchen. Anyone looking to become an Assistant Chef needs to have a keen interest in catering as well as a fair amount of experience in a similar role.
Commis Chef
Taking on the role of a Commis Chef provides a step into the Catering Industry. It is a very basic role which requires a large amount of hard work and mundane tasks to be completed. It is purely an entry level position where you will learn the basics of the industry.
Pastry Chef
A Pastry Chef takes over a specific area of the kitchen where they make breads, puddings, pastries. A Pastry Chef can work inn a large range of environments such as bakeries, hotels, restaurants and Cafes. A Pastry Chef is required to order new ingredients, plan and design new dishes and perform research into creative techniques and dishes.
Head Chef
A head Chef is a highly important role in any restaurant. Their decisions and creative flair can lead to a restaurant being a success or failure. They need to know how to please customers as well as present them with new and exciting dishes. Every member of staff in the kitchen must report to the Head Chef. Some of the main decision that a Head Chef has to undertake are deciding the menu, how often the menu changes, the size of portions and the specials for the day.
Tags: Catering, Chefs, Different, Industry, new dishes, Restaurant, Roles
My Pet Bakery is Doing so Well, Who Else Wants to Cash in on the $45 Billion Dollar Pet Industry?
Sep 6, 2010 Gourmet Bakery
My Pet Bakery Is Doing So Well, Who Else Wants To Cash In On The $45 Billion Dollar Pet Industry?
The demand for all natural animal products is currently at an all time high. Americans will spend an estimated $45 billion on their dogs in 2008. I’m here to show you how you can turn your love for pets into a lucrative and rewarding business! Now is the time to start your own gourmet dog bakery.
In 2007 pet food lead the industry with a whopping $16.2 billion in sales!! Gourmet pet bakeries specializing in all natural pet snacks make up a large portion of this market.All of the dog food recalls have affected millions of dog owners across the USA and many animal lovers are starting to take an avid interest in the ingredients found in dog food and dog treats that they are giving to their dogs. Now more than ever, people are wary about the safety of mass produced animal food and dog snacks and they turning to a natural approach for the health and love of their furry friend. This is one reason why gourmet dog bakeries are popping up all over; there is an huge demand for what they’re selling! Dog bakeries that use safe ingredients for their dog treats rank the highest among buyers.These types of biscuits tend to be free of biproducts that could be harmful to their pets.There are also record numbers of new pet owners each year and this too is causing a high demand for these types of all natural pet products.
There are a variety of pet businesses to pick from, but I believe the most profitable pet business is a gourmet pet bakery.You can start your own own dog bakery right in your own home with very little money or experience. I have written a guide to explain hwo I was able to take my love for pets and turn it into a successful business. As many new business owners do, I made my mistakes along the way. If you browse through this guide you can aviod these pitfalls.
There truly has never been a better time to get invovlved in the pet industry. A 2007-2008 National Pet Owners Survey by the American Pet Product Manufacturers Association (APPMA) found that more American familys than ever before- approx. 64 million include a pet. Dogs are by far the most popular pet. Americans now own over 73 million dogs and 75% of these pet owners consider their pet like a child.
So now we know why you should start your own gourmet dog bakery, let’s look at how this can be accomplished. Below is the outline of my report called “How To Start and Operate Your Own Successful Dog Bakery” This is a step by step report that I wrote to assist you start and run your own successful pet bakery.
1.Dog Bakery Business Plan
2. Getting Started
- Business Stucture
- Location
- Zoning, Licensing and Permits
- Where To Sell Your Products
- Getting Noticed
3. Operating Your Business
- Set up payment method
- Filling and Shipping Orders
- Tax, Licensing and Health Codes
- Your Gourmet Dog Treats
- Clever Business Name
5. Marketing
- Marketing Plan
- Email Marketing
- How To Drive Traffic To Your Site
I’m not kidding when I say that the pet industry is a $45 billion industry . Aside from the toy industry, the pet industry is one of the strongest in this ever so volatile economy. If you’re serious about starting your own dog bakery business you can get the complete report for FREE at http://www.beggginbeaglebakery.com
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