The students who want to pursue career in being a chef must join formal training through culinary programs offered by community colleges, universities and culinary institutes. Some do it by taking a 2 years associate program or a 4 years bachelor degree as well. A diploma course is must.

Refer to the website below for more detailed information...

https://www.careers360.com/careers/chef

https://hospitality.careers360.com/articles/what-does-it-mean-be-chef

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