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Culinary Arts: Career Training and Job Options


A Career in the Culinary Arts
If whipping up a gourmet meal comes naturally to you, consider a career in the culinary arts. With the right career training you'll find jobs in almost any town, in any setting. Culinary careers include:
  • Chef de cuisine
  • Head cook
  • Sous chef
  • Catering manager
  • Pastry chef
In May 2009, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported a mean annual salary of $42,410 for chefs and head cooks.

Career Training Makes the Difference
Many private cooking schools and public universities offer college degrees or certification in culinary-related fields. Here are two things to keep in mind:
  • Completing a two to four-year training program will significantly increase your chances of being hired as a chef or head cook.
  • For those with culinary experience, an online degree may be the perfect way to keep working and round out your expertise with formal training.
The culinary arts offer a wide variety of jobs and hundreds of schools ready to provide the training you need to say "Bon Appétit!"

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division

Develop your creative potential through The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division where we give you the freedom to decide when and where to attend class. Because you're always on the go, we offer education to go wherever you connect to the Internet.

Programs:
  • Culinary Management

Ashworth College - US

Get the hands-on training and skills it takes to succeed with Ashworth University, a respected, worldwide leader in distance education. Study at the times and places most convenient for you.

Programs:
  • Gourmet Cooking And Catering

Ashworth College - Canada

Get the hands-on training and skills it takes to succeed with Ashworth University, a respected, worldwide leader in distance education. Study at the times and places most convenient for you.

Programs:
  • Gourmet Cooking and Catering Program