Introduction
Food Gourmet is a great profession. It never gets boring. Fine Food and drinking for a living, who wouldn’t want such a career. People who have a refined taste and a passion for food infused with spices n herbs. Food Gourmet is a profession that requires a person, with a polished taste and someone who has knowledge about the art of food. A taste of life can be found in this type of food.
History
Gourmet signifies sophistication. It signifies a class or standard of cuisine which is made with high quality ingredients, presented in the most beautiful way. This is due to the rising globalization of food. We can have the best Italian food sitting on the other corner of the world. The highest quality of ingredients is available all over the world now. There isn't a scarcity or unavailability of ingredients.
Features
One of the reasons for being a Food Gourmet is a profession that is very fulfilling. Just like a humanitarian’s job would provide him a lot of fulfillment if he/she helped someone in need, just like that, if you are passionate about food gourmet, then creating and making delicious food and then when your hear the reviews of your food, you feel a satisfaction, a sense of fulfillment. The second reason would be that it’s a profession that is extremely lively and not boring. It won’t let you get bored. There aren't many theories you have to read about, or any philosophers you have to do research on. You just have to create. And whatever you create has no right or wrong, as long as it tastes well. The third reason for taking up food Gourmet would be; the growing recognition for food gourmet career. Before any profession to do with food wasn't taken seriously and was thought off as nothing special. Just ordinary. It was thought of as profession anyone could take up. But the growing number of professional schools for the art of culinary and food gourmet, it is becoming evident that the profession is a serious one. The fourth reason would be that, it’s a job that pays well. When you start at the bottom of the hierarchy, you might not get millions, but it’s when you start climbing up the ladder. Hotels and restaurants have started doubling in number all over the world and they are looking for experienced and talented chefs. And they are willing to pay a hefty amount for them, even if they have to.
Tips and comments
The food gourmet profession has gained a very well defined and well recognized platform. There are TV shows and entire TV channels that are dedicated to food. They show gourmet chefs cooking, testing and advising among other things. So this opens a new dimension for food gourmet professionals. They can even be hired by TV networks. Therefore the opportunities are endless and extremely rewarding. If you love food and love everything about it, and find yourself critiquing everything you eat, and have ideas on how to improve or make something better yourself. You belong to this profession.
