You can get into this job through:
You can study for a higher education qualification in:
Entry requirements:
You could take a college course to get into this industry. Courses include:
Entry requirements:
You could get into this career by doing an apprenticeship. There are several available for this role, including:
These take between 1 and 2 years to complete.
You can also train to be a chef by doing an apprenticeship in the armed forces:
Entry requirements:
You could start work as a kitchen assistant or trainee commis chef in a restaurant or catering company and work your way up while learning on the job.
Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Skills:Chefs prepare, cook and present food in hotels, bars and restaurants.
As a chef, you would:
Location : You could work at a restaurant, in an NHS or private hospital, at a school, at a college or on a cruise ship.
Environment : Your working environment may be hot, humid and physically demanding.
Uniform : You may need to wear a uniform.
With experience you could progress from being a commis chef, preparing and cooking dishes, to sous chef, supervising staff and running a kitchen when the head chef is away.
As a head chef, you could train to move into restaurant or hospitality management. If you work for a chain, you may be responsible for managing several sites.
You could also set up a catering business or open your own restaurant.