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Culinary art is the art of cooking. The word
"culinary" is defined as something related to, or connected with, cooking or
kitchens. A culinarian 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 skillfully preparing meals that are as pleasing to the
palate as to the eye. Increasingly they are required to have a knowledge of the
science of food and an understanding of diet and nutrition. They work primarily
in restaurants, fast food chain store franchises, delicatessens, hospitals and
other institutions. Kitchen conditions vary depending on the type of business,
restaurant, nursing home etc.
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