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yael
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Should I get a culinary degree to be a chef?
If I can't really afford it, should I take a loan or work my way up? #chef #culinary #culinary-arts
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Dada Shaik
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Dada’s Answer
All of the programmes cater to chefs who aspire to work in renowned restaurants mostly attend culinary school & gain professional training and experience
For an aspiring Chef its always encouraged to take & pursue degree programs through technical schools, culinary institutes, and four-year universities. Degree programs definitely gives you exposure to variety of specialties available. Some of these programmes shed light on baking cakes, starting with bread . .
Also yael Please visit below mentioned links for more information -
www.acfchefs.org
https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-major/culinary-scholarships/
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https://thebestschools.org/rankings/best-culinary-schools/
Good Luck !
For an aspiring Chef its always encouraged to take & pursue degree programs through technical schools, culinary institutes, and four-year universities. Degree programs definitely gives you exposure to variety of specialties available. Some of these programmes shed light on baking cakes, starting with bread . .
Also yael Please visit below mentioned links for more information -
www.acfchefs.org
https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-major/culinary-scholarships/
&
https://thebestschools.org/rankings/best-culinary-schools/
Good Luck !
Wael Al-Rihawi
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Wael’s Answer
According to what I read, you don't need to but it would easy your way. Below there are links culinary school scholarships.
https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-major/culinary-scholarships/
http://www.collegescholarships.com/major-degree/culinary-arts-scholarships
Nio DiPietrantonio
Baker, Pastry Chef, Chef, Restaurant Manager
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Taking on a loan for education isn't a decision to be made lightly. If you choose to go that route, absolutely look into the scholarships mentioned above. Culinary school is a wonderful environment to grow and learn if it's an available option to you, and it's definitely recommended if you have the means to take on a debt and a way to pay it off responsibly.
Culinary school is not a substitute for working in a commercial kitchen. You will still gain a wealth of knowledge behind a line, working with experienced chefs who are willing to grow and teach you. It's a very fast paced, high stress environment to try and learn things and a lot of young chefs-to-be get burnt out quickly if they don't find a proper environment to develop their skills in. If you choose to go this route, be prepared to put your all into learning and focusing on development. If you show initiative and the willingness to put ego aside and truly listen to advice that is given you, you can learn as you go with some emphasis on pursuing the fundamental skills of cooking on the side.
The best advice I can give you is to hold onto your passion. If you truly love cooking and baking, and it serves a purpose to you, that will get you through the tough times and challenges you'll face in your professional journey. Don't lose sight of what matters to you, work hard and you can make a wonderful career as a chef in whatever niche you desire!
Culinary school is not a substitute for working in a commercial kitchen. You will still gain a wealth of knowledge behind a line, working with experienced chefs who are willing to grow and teach you. It's a very fast paced, high stress environment to try and learn things and a lot of young chefs-to-be get burnt out quickly if they don't find a proper environment to develop their skills in. If you choose to go this route, be prepared to put your all into learning and focusing on development. If you show initiative and the willingness to put ego aside and truly listen to advice that is given you, you can learn as you go with some emphasis on pursuing the fundamental skills of cooking on the side.
The best advice I can give you is to hold onto your passion. If you truly love cooking and baking, and it serves a purpose to you, that will get you through the tough times and challenges you'll face in your professional journey. Don't lose sight of what matters to you, work hard and you can make a wonderful career as a chef in whatever niche you desire!