im going to culinary school and i was thinking about my job afterward.... im not sure where to look.  also, whats a good town to work in besides san fran?
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The pay scale will vary, I'm sure... but consider what the options are:\n\nIndependent bakeries can't offer you much long-term opportunity, nor will upscale independent restaurants.  Opportunities for talented people connected to a larger corporation are one of the better bets.  Consider:\n\n- after a certain period, you can probably transfer around in the corporation\n- also, if you find baking (something you probably enjoy) to become a drag when you do it every day for work, there is opportunity to change careers without changing companies and going through the job search process again.\n- larger corporations with more resources are more likely to offer better benefit packages (money that you don't have to spend out of your own pocket)\n- and if you like to travel, the discounts that you'll get on affiliated hotels or other travel incentives will be very attractive (more money that you won't have to spend out of your own pocket)\n\nSit down for a while, brainstorm the opportunities, and make some comparisons.  The hospitality industry is very strong where I live.  I often recommend it to my students and have considered it myself.\n\nBest wishes.
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"suggest me new best places"???  I'd say, back to school for English 101 and 102, for beginners... you spent those years going to school for that degree without a clue of what you wanted to do with it when  you graduated? I'd suggest filling out applications at all the fast food restaurants you pass on your way to LaLa Land. LMAO
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Just because you love cooking does not automatically mean you'll be good at business or love it.\n\nStatistically 95% of the restaurants/ideas in food business die in the first year.  Of the remaining 5%, 95% of those will not see the end of 2nd year.  I don't want to discourage you but being in business is a VERY different skill set than being good at cooking. \n\nThere are several books you can pick up at your local library or buy at your bookstore or amazon.com marketplace (used are cheaper) that'll show you the challenges of being in business.  I'd recommend talking to other entrepreneur's in your area as well as going to lunch meetings with successful business owners and restaurant/ food-industry owners.\n\nQuestions to consider before making this leap:\n\n1.  Do you have business skills?\n2.  Are you doing this alone or with a partner?\n3.  How much investment are you wlling to make? \n4.  Cost of operating the business for 6 months without income and can you afford it?  what happens if you go bust?\n5.  Part-time options can be taking a time-share kitchen at a co-op or renting it from a restaurant or bakery when its closed and using it to cook-up your goodies.  What will be your sales outlet? common ideas are farmer's market, local convenience stores, local coffee shops.\n6.  What is it you are good at cooking and is there a demand for that?\n7.  What is the competition for what you are getting into? why are you better? what statistics do you have (mom may say so, but she's not paying for it!)\n\nThis would definitely help to get you started.\nGood luck and hope you stay firm on this path.
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The best place to visit in the Los Angeles is the WorkSource, they have locations all across the Los Angeles area,\nto find one \nplease visit:\nhttp://wib.co.la.ca.us/centers/WS_find_a_center.htm\nhttp://wib.co.la.ca.us/\nThey can help you find work , help you create a good resume, and so much more for free.\n\n\nEnjoy your new job!!\n\nHave  a blessed day!!!
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What job are you after?  And what qualifications do you have?  If you're looking to flip burgers, they can find such people anywhere.  \n\nIf you have something special to offer, people will hire you.  If you want some answers about where to look, give some information about yourself.
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I happen to meet a culinary student from the Philippines on my way back to Chicago, in 1999. She said that she was being sponsored by a hotel in FL. She first went to her mom in Chicago, then went to FL then after the time limitations, she stayed.\n    In short, write a letter to certain hotels here in the U.S. where you can have your externship. If you are lucky, of course, you'll shoulder the expenses, unless you are being sponsored or the hotel becomes interested in you. If you have a lot of money, try taking a culinary arts as a foreign student. If you're here, everything will be as 1-2-3.
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Take the Bus. Mgt., I've been in the Hospitality Business for 20 years, and I turn 36 next month, I've worked at golf resorts, hotels, restaurants you name it I've done it and you don't need a specified hotel/motel degree, I'm a manager now at a restaurant and it isn't that great, I've bartended food and beverage manager, it's knowing the right people, making friends and connection, and working hard, being diligent at whatever you do, and given time, the right people will notice and by the way honesty works real well, my connections will soon make me a lot of money. Last thing, get your degree and learn all you can about money, the rule of 72, compounding interest, everything.  I was a microbiology major and later became a financial analyst and that taught me what I needed to know.\n\nPlease respond if you have further questions, always happy to help someone!
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Maybe starting your own business in albuquerque would work out but the job scene is pretty slim pickens right now.  especially for many fields.  I have been here for over a year and have had a real hard time finding a good job, as well so have a few people that i know.  Hope this helps.
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go tothe website of the town you would like to attend and see if they have one. just do www.the town.com and put culinary arts in. Or try just www.culinary arts.com. I will tell  you that if you live near Alfred NY. they have one there. Good luck.
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Look into the laws of Oregon. They may not be as business friendly as other states (imagine a state tougher than CA). This may be a real opportunity, the need is still alive but there are no franchses to sell the stuff.  Take advantage and open a look alike business, just don't name it Taco Bell.
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If you like the restaurant scene, that would be a good first job.  It strengthens your people skills, teaches you to deal with stress, etc.
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I suggest doing a one-year community college type program before moving to Hollywood, so that you'll have employment skills to maintain an income while you're looking for work in Hollywood.  If you take a secretarial course or bartending class, it will be easier to find work in a new city.  You could look for a roommate when you first arrive, just make sure that you find someone else who can definitely pay the bills on time!  It's easy to find roommates if you look around universities and colleges- there are usually bulletin boards with lots of "roommate wanted" postings.  Don't be afraid though!  I moved to Italy with five days notice and no Italian language skills, and my employer didn't help me with anything.  I spent the first three days crying and crying, and thought I would have to go back home, but within a few weeks everything fell into place and I had a great experience!
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.The Art Institute, Culinary School at 23rd  and Market.  There are others, and if I found them I will post.
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Yes, as a lifetime Californian I can answer that question. I've spent the past 20 years as a Northern Californian. If you seek cool summertime temps, you have to stay on the west side of the Coast Range. Inland valleys really heat up in the summer.\n\nI live in the Wine Country, in an inland county. Our summers cook here, often into the triple digits in July and especially August. The only relief is over the mountains.\n\nThe other thing to know is that "Northern California" is a very big area. Fully a third of the state is north of San Francisco, extending clear to the Oregon border. So you're looking at hundreds of miles that fit the description if you define Northern California as roughly everything from Monterey north.\n\nAlso, with cool coastal temperatures comes fog. I love it as long as I don't have to drive in it.\n\nI could give you more specific recommendations if your question were more specific. What else are you looking for?  Job opportunities? Places with decent transportation? Nightlife? Rural/urban/suburban? Is cost of living a factor?
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THE STAFF!!  I have worked in restaraunts since I was 15 and I must say that if your staff isnt GREAT CHIPPER UPBEAT And ready to deal with the JERKS that walk in then you restaraunt wont do well either!  You need to establish a 'regualr' customer base and really get the word out.  2/3 businesses dont make it past the first year due to going into the hole.  Make sure that you are prepared to losse money your first year in order to provide promotions and specials to the public to get them into the restaraunt.  Make sure that since this is your first atempt that you only hire experienced servers and cooks.  This will not be the place to train new employees!  Make sure to set a budget for each month and make sure that you stay within it!!  I helped open a restarant in St. Charles MO and they are now making a killing off the business so this is where I get my info from.  Make sure also that who you have doing to books and all is someone who you TRUST!!  Accounting is a huge part as well!!  Make sure that you like all of the food that you serve cause if you dont like it and you wont eat it chances are that the public wont either.  Any time that you try a new dish serve it as a specail once or twice a week for about a month to see what the responce is to it first.  Have your staff taste things as well they will be your most honest critics!!  Cause they wont want to serve something that they cant sell... you have to think that servers make money directly off of your products.\n\nOh and feel free to IM me at justone_girl on yahoo.  I would love to help you out any more if I can
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The Honeybaked ham co in your area is the best place.  As far as long beach, call around to the churches, ect as well.
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i also live in metro detroit and have been looking for a couple of months. the job market sucks here right now. i went on an interview the other day and it seems promising. i got the interview through working on a temp project at my husband's place of employment. a lot of other people on the project worked with a temp agency. that's an idea. you can work off and on and make some money while testing out companies. plus, if they are looking for permanent employees, they will consider you and you have an advantage having worked for them temporarily before.