How to Become a Chef

 

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Going to a 2-4 year college in order to become a certified chef is the best place to start if you are hoping to be accredited nationwide.

 

College courses offer you are more rounded view of the culinary industry and give you much of the skills that you will need in order to excel at your field.

 

Employers at finer restaurants are more eager to hire an accredited chef that has a college degree in the field than a graduate from a trade school. This is also a great way to know that you are accredited all over the world as well.

 

Trade schools may not necessarily grant you the same promise. Naturally, there are some pros and cons to choosing to get your certification from a College or University. Let’s take a look at them.

Pros

 

Cons

2-4 year College or University: You are accredited worldwide

It takes 2-4 years of study to get your certification

You will receive your post secondary diploma

The cost is much higher than any other method of training

You can often start in a head position in the kitchen

It saves you little time to get your hands on experience working in a kitchen

You are eligible for a higher starting wage

You may not be eligible for an apprenticeship

You can make invaluable connections in the business

The competition is fierce for graduating with honors

You are recognized in the field as a chef once completed

Not all colleges offer chef training

You get hands on personal help

You are still required to apprentice somewhere (time consuming)

 

As you can see the benefits of choosing to get your training in a college or university can have it drawbacks as well as its good points.

 

The best reasons to choose a college is that you will be accredited worldwide which is not possible with other methods. As a college graduate in this field you are recognized in the field as a chef for a lifetime, whereas a trade school will not let you be recognized until you are hired as a chef.

 

Tuition can also be an issue although many colleges and universities offer financial aid if you qualify for it.

 

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