This question is about cook education.

What degree do you need to be a cook?

By Roger Raber - Mar. 13, 2023

You do not need a degree to work as a cook. The majority of people working in the culinary field do not have a college degree.

Nearly half of the employed cooks have only a high school diploma. Approximately 20% have an associate's degree, and a few pursue a four-year degree. There is virtually no difference between the salaries of cooks who have not completed high school and those who have a four-year degree.

Those who choose to pursue a degree are often interested in running a restaurant or managing a kitchen. In addition to culinary training, many programs include coursework that covers management skills and budgeting. A chef typically has formal training and oversees all aspects of the kitchen operation, including health and safety regulations.

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