• National Restaurant Association, 1200 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20036. Internet: http://www.restaurant.org
• The American Culinary Federation, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32095. Internet: http://www.acfchefs.org

For a list of educational programs in the food services and drinking industry, contact:

• The International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education, 2613 North Parham Rd., 2nd Floor, Richmond, VA 23294. Internet: http://www.chrie.org

Information on vocational education courses for food preparation and service careers may be obtained from your State or local director of vocational education or superintendent of schools.

Information on these and other occupations found in food services and drinking places appears in the 2004-05 edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook:

• Cashiers
• Chefs, cooks, and food preparation workers
• Food and beverage serving and related workers
• Food service managers