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Culinary Schools Feeding Demand for Chefs

Ever dreamed of becoming a chef? Cooking schools can make your dreams a reality. Imagine commanding a platoon of sous chefs in a glamorous, stainless steel kitchen and presenting fabulous meals to hundreds of people.

Becoming a chef is one of today's hottest careers. Attending one of our culinary arts schools is a great way to get started...

Why is cooking so hot? Food is everywhere in our culture and the people driving the industry are experienced chefs. With thousands of restaurants and hundreds of culinary arts schools, it is difficult to know how to break into this exciting profession.

You've come to the right place! This web site is a comprehensive directory of leading cooking schools and culinary career information. Explore the site for free and find out what working as a chef is really like. When you're ready to get off the couch and into the kitchen, search our network of culinary arts schools. You can request information from one (or several) cooking schools without any cost or obligation.

Search culinary schools by state or view a complete list of culinary schools

The star power of celebrity chefs is one reason behind the enrollment surge at culinary schools across the country. Today's top chefs possess a unique combination of food, fame and fortune. Forbes recently listed three among its 100 top celebrities from the worlds of sports and entertainment: Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse, and Jean Georges Vongerichten.

Would you like to become a chef? Did you know that there are several different types of chefs including commis, executive chef, garde manger, pastry chefs, saucier, and sous chef? There are also several types of cooks including prep cook, short order cooks, and line cooks. Learn more in our culinary career center.

Most chefs start out as support staff in the kitchen, with a special task to perform, such as preparing vegetables. Young chefs aim to be sous-chefs under the top brass at the best restaurants, particularly in large cities. They often work at several restaurants, acquiring experience under different mentors before they decide on a specialty, like desserts. Those who are able to withstand the high stress and pressure of the job will probably find themselves at the helm of a kitchen as head chef within 10 years. A head chef will direct a kitchen staff, in addition to preparing meals, or strike out to start his or her own restaurant.

No matter what your skill level, from Cooking 101 to master chef, our culinary schools can offer you the training needed to further your career.

Do you think you're too young to become a chef? Many young people work as chefs, cooks, and food preparation workers—almost 20 percent are between 16 and 19 years old. Not enough time you say? Almost 1 out of 2 food preparation workers are employed part time. Don't know where to start? This web site is a great first step to a successful culinary career.

The future looks bright for the cooking industry. Cooking jobs are expected to be plentiful through 2010, primarily reflecting substantial turnover in the culinary industry. Now is the time to start your culinary career. Find the school nearest you: search chef schools by state or view a complete list of chef schools.