Chef Career Required Training
Most chefs and cooks start as fast food or short-order cooks; these positions require little training or education and most skills are learned on the job. Although a high school diploma is not required for beginning jobs, it is recommended for those planning a career as a cook or chef.
To achieve the level of skill required of an executive chef or cook in a fine restaurant, many years of training and experience are needed. Many chefs and cooks obtain their training through high school, post-high school vocational programs or two- or four-year colleges. Chefs and cooks may also be trained in apprenticeship programs offered by professional culinary institutes, industry associations and trade unions.
Those who've taken courses in commercial food preparation may be able to work as a cook or chef without having to first work in a lower skilled kitchen job. Their education may give them an advantage when seeking jobs in better restaurants and hotels, where hiring standards tend to be high.
Featured Schools:
Arizona
California
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Minnesota
|
Nevada
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Texas
|
|
