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Food careers vary greatly. There are many different types of chefs who work with food, plus countless other positions which don't involve preparing food. Learn all about the different food careers out there here on HowStuffWorks.

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Can you slice and dice like a professional chef? If not, you're not alone. But the best chefs know that there's more to knife skills than how to julienne. See more »

Catering Quiz

Catering Quiz

There are many things that people look for in a good catering service. How knowledgeable are you when it comes to catering? Take this quiz and find out!

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How to Become a Chef

How to Become a Chef

The big shot chefs on TV make cooking seem so glamorous. And they also make it look so easy. What does it take to become chief of cuisine at a restaurant?

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How to Become a Sommelier

How to Become a Sommelier

If you're a wine buff, you may have a surprising number of careers open to you. A sommelier is one of the most prestigious. So how do you make it happen?

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Knife Skills Quiz

Knife Skills Quiz

Some knife skills are easier than others. How knowledgeable are you when it comes to handling a knife? Take this quiz and find out!

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Top 5 Celebrity Chefs

Top 5 Celebrity Chefs

Movie stars, musicians and professional athletes have had the celebrity corner locked down for decades. But these days, there's a new breed of celebrity that wields a whisk and a wooden spoon instead of a guitar or baseball bat.

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Top 5 Knife Skills

Top 5 Knife Skills

Can you slice and dice like a professional chef? If not, you're not alone. But the best chefs know that there's more to knife skills than how to julienne.

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What's a sous chef?

What's a sous chef?

Most restaurants resemble a powder keg covered with a veneer of hospitality, and it's up to the sous chef to make sure that it doesn't blow.

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