Mike Marcos (Culinary Arts 2004)
JOB TITLE: Personal Chef, Tongue River Ranch Dumont, Texas (October-March) Executive Chef/Fishing Guide, Rainbow Trout Ranch Antonito, Colorado (May-October)JOB DESCRIPTION At Tongue River Ranch: Responsible for planning menus for three meals a day seven days a week for 5 to 35 people Responsible for all kitchen duties Travels to purchase supplies as needed At Rainbow Trout Ranch: Responsible for á la minute service of three meals a day for 35 to 65 guests and 30 staff members Responsible for bi-weekly food and beverage orders, as well as maintaining high food cost standards Supervises kitchen staff of four and communicates with head wait staff on a constant basis Also teaches and guides fly-fishing excursionsTHE ROAD TO SUCCESS: Job leads from career advisor Dede Schuringa and her employment newslettersADVICE FOR STUDENTS: “Go into this experience with an open mind, and the knowledgeable staff at The Art Institute of Colorado will teach you everything that is needed to succeed in the field. Also learn from you peers. Do not be afraid to try new things—because working seasonal jobs has opened my eyes to very profitable and enjoying experiences.”
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