Do I require a degree to be a chef or do I just need to be a good cook?

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    Megha Gupta | Guide-Level 13

    9 years ago
    Hi Garvit,
    Yes you do require a degree. Although It's possible to work your way up but aspiring chefs benefit greatly from formal training. Some culinary schools or college cooking departments offer 3-4 year degrees such as a Bachelor of Professional Studies in culinary arts; some grant various associate degrees in cooking geared toward those who want to finish their training faster or who already have college degrees in other areas.
    In such programs,You receive hands-on experience in everything from serving wine to tempering chocolate. Being a good cook would only enable you to cook food well However the concepts of working in aproffes
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