This is step 14 in your multi-part online course about
how to become a top chef.
Now let's go into the benefits and drawbacks of
selecting to get your chef certification from a College or a
University:
| Pros |
|
Cons |
| ► 2-4 year College or University: You
are accredited worldwide. |
|
► It takes 2-4 years of study to get
your certification. |
| ► You will receive your post secondary
diploma. |
|
► The cost is much higher than any other
method of training. |
| ► You can often start in a head position
in the kitchen. |
|
► It saves you little time to get your
hands on experience working in a kitchen. |
| ► You are eligible for a higher starting
wage. |
|
► You may not be eligible for an
apprenticeship. |
| ► You can make invaluable connections in
the business. |
|
► The competition is fierce for
graduating with honors. |
| ► You are recognized in the field as a
chef once completed. |
|
► Not all colleges offer chef
training. |
| ► You get hands on personal
help. |
|
► You are still required to apprentice
somewhere (time consuming). |
As you can see the benefits of choosing to get your
training in a college or university can have it drawbacks as well as
its good points.
The best reasons to choose a college is that you will
be accredited worldwide which is not possible with other methods. As
a college graduate you are recognized in the field as a chef for a
lifetime, whereas a trade school will not let you be recognized until
you are hired as a chef.
Tuition can also be an issue although many colleges
and universities offer financial aid if you qualify for
it.
Most schools that offer you the chance to become a
chef can have their tuition range anywhere from $5,000 to $15,000 per
year. That is quite a bit of money, but the benefits are well worth
it. In the next section you will find a list of Colleges that do
offer chef training.
To continue to the next section of your chef training,
please click this link: Colleges that offer chef training
