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[Nadeest]

I think that I would like to work in hotels, at least for the Internship for my Co-Op class. Overall, they seem like the best idea for me since I want health insurance and I don't want to work crazy amounts of hours. I want a life, outside of the job, and someone in it for me. Also, I may well end up moving to Florida or Michigan to take care of my mother, although I really enjoy living in Houston right now. This way, I have a shot at being able to transfer to a job in that area.

Given that I am in my low 50's, I want a bit of security in my life, if at all possible.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by Nadeest

I think that I would like to work in hotels, at least for the Internship for my Co-Op class. Overall, they seem like the best idea for me since I want health insurance and I don't want to work crazy amounts of hours. I want a life, outside of the job, and someone in it for me. Also, I may well end up moving to Florida or Michigan to take care of my mother, although I really enjoy living in Houston right now. This way, I have a shot at being able to transfer to a job in that area.

Given that I am in my low 50's, I want a bit of security in my life, if at all possible.

Sounds like a good plan. Hotels, especially resort hotels seem to have stable work environments and if you can get into a union you will be better off. My advice would be to focus on an area of specialization. For example I should be able to find work in any hotel in Garde Manger. Another example, is the hot line. There are not enough people who can work a breakfast station well, so there is always a need for that. Saute' is a specialty area, as are Banquets. Garde Manger professionals are hard to come by. Especially in a resort area.

[Nadeest]

Originally Posted by Sun

Sounds like a good plan. Hotels, especially resort hotels seem to have stable work environments and if you can get into a union you will be better off. My advice would be to focus on an area of specialization. For example I should be able to find work in any hotel in Garde Manger. Another example, is the hot line. There are not enough people who can work a breakfast station well, so there is always a need for that. Saute' is a specialty area, as are Banquets. Garde Manger professionals are hard to come by. Especially in a resort area.

Thank you for your kind advice. Right now, I am interested in learning more about charcuterie and vegan/vegetarian cooking. My life has been so full of change that I don't know where I will be or what I will be doing, next. Therefore, I want to be capable of working anywhere from a Mom and Pop diner to a 5 star hotel, though I know that this can be a difficult thing to accomplish.

If all goes well, by the end of the spring semester here, I will have my AAS in Culinary Arts, as well as a Baker's and Pastry Cook certification. I don't know, yet, if I am going to go for the full AAS in Baking and Pastry Arts that my school offers. This way, though, I am a bit better prepared to make most sorts of desserts and meals that might come my way.