You have learned what it takes to be a chef, how much work it takes to become a certified chef, and what the benefits of being a chef are.

     You have also learned what it’s like working in a kitchen environment. If all of this sounds good to you, then all you need is to choose from any of these resources to help you get started.

     I have listed Schools, online research links, and more books to help you along the way to becoming the next “Wolfgang Puck”. Happy cooking!

Resources

Online resources

http://www.cooking-schools.us

http://www.educationdirect.com

http://www.ichef.com

http://www.chefassociation.com

http://www.personalchefnetwork.com

http://www.culinaryed.com

http://www.culinarybusiness.com

http://www.yourcollegelife.com/Articles/4.php

Books

The Professional Chef (Author: The Culinary Institute of America)

Professional Chef’s Knife Kit (Author: The Culinary Institute of America)

The professional Pastry Chef: The Fundamentals of baking and Pastry (Author: Bo Friberg, with Amy Kemp Friberg)