Culinary Arts
Chefs work to provide an infinite array of culinary delights for patrons to savor. Their expert palates and creative imaginations make them some of the most beloved professionals in the world. Those who learn the art of cooking can find a profession in fine dining, catering, as a restaurateur, or personal chef. If you love food and have a creative mind, this could be the career for you.
While most chefs, head cooks, and serving supervisors have some postsecondary training many experienced workers with less education can still be promoted. Formal training can be found at a community college or technical school, but professional culinary institutes are becoming the standard.
Job opportunities are expected to be good despite slower than average employment growth. There is a growing consumer desire for healthier, made-from-scratch meals, which creates a need for chefs and head cooks.
As a culinary arts professional, you can expect to:
- Enjoy interesting, challenging work
- Have the opportunity to specialize according to your interests
- Experience strong job growth
