Culinary arts  

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Culinary arts is the art of preparing and cooking foods. The word "culinary" is defined as something related to, or connected with, cooking. A culinarion is a person working in the culinary arts. A culinarian working in restaurants is commonly known as a cook or a chef. Culinary artists are responsible for skilfully preparing meals that are as pleasing to the palate as to the eye. They are required to have a knowledge of the science of food and an understanding of diet and nutrition. They work primarily in restaurants, delicatessens, hospitals and other institutions. Kitchen conditions vary depending on the type of business, restaurant, nursing home, etc.

See also

• American Dietetic Association
• Foodpairing
• Chef
• Cuisine
• Food Studies
• Fooding
• Gastronomy
• Gourmet Library and museum
• Hospitality industry
• Restaurant
• The Raw and the Cooked (1964) by Claude Lévi-Strauss