Math for the Professional Kitchen

The Culinary Institute of America (Cia)

ISBN 10: 0470508965 / ISBN 13: 9780470508961

Published by Wiley Jul 2013, 2013

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Neuware - Essential math concepts for professional chefs and culinary studentsIdeal for students and working professionals, Math for the Professional Kitchen explains all the essential mathematical skills needed to run a successful, profitable operation. From scaling recipes and converting units of measure, to costing ingredients and setting menu prices, it covers crucial information that will benefit every foodservice provider.Written by three veteran math instructors from The Culinary Institute of America, the book utilizes a teaching methodology based on daily in-classroom practice. The entirety of the standard culinary math curriculum is covered, including conversions, determining yields, purchasing, portioning, and more.\* Vital mathematical concepts are reinforced with easy-to-understand examples and review questions\* This is a thorough, comprehensive main text for culinary students as well as a great kitchen reference for working professionalsMath for the Professional Kitchen will be an invaluable resource not only in the classroom but also in the kitchen as students embark on their professional careers, where math skills play a crucial role in the ever-important bottom line.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Math for the Professional Kitchen
• Publisher: Wiley Jul 2013
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470508965
• ISBN 13: 9780470508961
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 276W x 217H x 19D millimeters 276 millimeters width by 217 millimeters height by 19 millimeters depth
• Weight: 719 grams

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Synopsis

Essential math concepts for professional chefs and culinary students

Ideal for students and working professionals, Math for the Professional Kitchen explains all the essential mathematical skills needed to run a successful, profitable operation. From scaling recipes and converting units of measure to costing ingredients and setting menu prices, this book provides a thorough understanding of the crucial math concepts used in the restaurant and foodservice industry.

Written by three veteran math instructors from The Culinary Institute of America, the book utilizes a teaching methodology based on daily in-classroom practice. The entirety of the standard culinary math curriculum is covered, including conversions, determining yields, purchasing, portioning, and more.

• Vital mathematical concepts are reinforced with easy-to-understand examples and review questions
• The book is accompanied by instructor support materials including an Instructor's Manual, a Respondus test bank, and PowerPoint lecture notes
• This is a thorough, comprehensive main text for culinary students as well as a great kitchen reference for working professionals

A good chef needs a firm grasp of basic math skills in order to cook well and achieve financial success, and that makes Math for the Professional Kitchen the ultimate math resource for every kitchen and every culinary classroom.

About the Author

Susan Wysocki (left) has had a career as a banker, a chef, and a college professor. She has been teaching in the business management department at The Culinary Institute of America since 1999. In addition, she is the owner and operator of Babycakes Café in Poughkeepsie, New York, where she lives with her two sons, Alex and Oliver.

Michael Nothnagel (center) has taught mathematics at the high school, community college, and university levels for the past 14 years. He has been a faculty member at The Culinary Institute of America since 2006. He also constructs crossword puzzles for major newspapers and other venues.

Laura Dreesen (right) has been with The Culinary Institute of America for 15 years. During that time, she has taught mathematics, cost control, introduction to computers, and computers in the food business and is coauthor of the college's personal finance course. She is an avid gardener and a foodie through and through.