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 It is obvious, the one who studies in a culinary institute could be called an expert in the field of food preparation. But is it really that easy to enroll in in a culinary school for the ones desiring to be the top Chefs in their desired areas?

 Before applying to a Chefs school one should have defined the area of expertise that they would like to master.

 Anyone desiring a Chefs degree can choose between several different programs styles. There are diploma programs, certified technical programs, two year Associate programs and a Bachelor's degree program.

 For basic instructions on nutrition, food presentation, knife skills, standard kitchen procedures, line food preparation and various basics in most areas on general kitchen operations, a two year associates degree would suffice.

 The two year degree is and excellent choice for someone that hasn't decided which area of expertise they would like to master.

 Typically in the two year Chef schools the student must undergo some sort of internship in order to be certified.

 With this type of degree one could find work at hotels, catering companies and your finer restaurants. (you know, several steps up from micky-d's!). Specifically in areas of kitchen management and food preparation.

 It is also the first stepping stone to the Bachelors degree and most schools in this country are accredited so transfer of course credits is a snap.

 An additional course to accompany this would be hospitality and restaurant management where you would get hands on training on the business aspects of running the store so to speak. The head Chef's assistant is responsible for timely product ordering, scheduling the kitchen personnel and periodic menu changes as well as line food preparation.

 The longer and more intense Bachelors degree program finely tunes the management skills and helps to develop the arts end of culinary arts. Here you will master the arts of ice carving, elaborate food presentation, baking and pastry formulas, plate presentations as an art form as well as fine tuning your managerial skills.

 The primary programs offered thru the Bachelor's degree are for the food and beverage industry i.e.; restaurants and catering,
hospitality i.e.; high end hotels with restaurants and lounges including food art events, and the pastry and baking industry.

 There are short term courses available through community colleges that will cover the basics of baking, cooking, managing and possibly some artsy stuff.

 The short programs are recommended to find out if this is something you would like to pursue as a career. They are usually not expensive and will give you an idea of what the industry has to offer.

 Often these programs are taken by people who are employed in the industry but lack the formal training required for advancement. there is a lot more involved in being a Chef or even a head line cook then most are aware of.

 If you have a desire to own a restaurant, enjoy cooking for others or would just like to improve the skills you already possess, by all means take a course locally and start the process of fulfilling your desires or dreams.

 If you are confident that you would like to pursue a career in the culinary arts such as I did then click on one or more of the culinary school adds on this page to get started.

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