The Culinary Professional is richly illustrated, comprehensive, culinary arts program written with an approachable writing style and design. Hundreds of photos of professional tools and ingredients plus step-by-step directions for basic culinary skills and cooking methods make this textbook a must-have for learning how to safely prepare delicious dishes in the lab. This title also includes cross-curricular activities in reading, writing, science, technology, math, nutrition, and sustainability, along with guidance for students to build a professional e-portfolio. Experienced authors and chefs John Draz and Christopher Koetke focus on what to expect when entering the culinary arts industry, from workplace ethics to working in teams to developing taste for quality control.