Theses and Dissertations

Date of Award

2011

Document Type

Dissertation - NSU Access Only

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Department

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice

Advisor

Ralph J. Rich

Committee Member

Ami McNally

Committee Member

Ronald P. Kern

Keywords

Affective Behavior, Assessment, Employer Attitudes, Occupational Surveys, Professional Training

Abstract

The researcher designed this mixed-methods dissertation to delve further into the definition of professionalism for cooks and chefs within the culinary arts industry. The researcher also explored the process of professionalization (i.e., the process by which members attempt to transform their occupation into a profession) within the field of culinary arts.

Culinary educators convey shared values and ideals of behavior, yet they hold varying definitions and standards of professionalism. The writer surveyed members of professional hospitality associations to obtain their perceptions regarding which professional attributes that cooks and chefs best exemplify in the restaurant industry and which areas of professionalism need the most improvement.

This exploratory study categorized critical areas for improvement of professionalism standards within the hospitality industry based upon quantitative and qualitative data. The research makes recommendations for specific training in the workplace and in the culinary classroom to address the current inadequacies of professional values, attitudes, or behaviors.

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