What is it like to be a chef? This book answers that question and more, introducing readers to the hustle and bustle of a restaurant's kitchen. Readers will learn about the different roles in the kitchen, as well as the steps one usually takes to become a chef. This book addresses career readiness head-on, supplemented by biographies of famous chefs who achieved success in their careers. Readers are provided with additional reading support with a table of contents, index, and glossary, as well as websites for further career research. Color photographs give readers an idea of what a career in cooking will entail.