I am a student of class 12th with commerce stream & want to become a chef. Which course should I pursue?

Chefs are multi talented professionals who cook innovative, delicious and mouth-watering dishes for other people on demand. Those who have studied the Catering and Chef Technology courses can work as Chefs. It is the prime responsibility of a Chef to provide nutritious, fresh as well as tasty food items to the customers. Qualifying Exam: In order to become a Chef, aspirants have to pursue the three-year Diploma course in Chef Management. They should pursue the course from a recognised Hotel Management institute so as to get a jump start career in top restaurants or hotels. Those who have done graduate degree course in Cuisine Technology or Hotel Management can as work as Chefs. Moreover, on the job training is required for these professionals. It takes years of experience to establish in this field. On completion of the course, majority of the Chefs work with full-service restaurants, hotels and special food services industry. In a business sense, these professionals can also start their own Cafeterias or Catering services. The pay scale of Chefs may vary with their designation and area of employment. Candidates should have finished 10 years of schooling and the 12th class or equivalent to apply for Chef Management or related courses. Intermediates in any discipline can apply for the course. However, they should have studied the pre-requisite course from a recognised Board so as to get admissions in reputed Hotel Management institutes. Key Points in the process: Complete the 10+2 years of School education or its equivalent. Enrol for the Diploma in Chef Management program. Otherwise, pursue the graduation program in Hotel management and Catering Technology. Gain on-the job training under the supervision of an expert Chef. Search out for career in international Hotels or any other public or private sector food industries. Skills required for a Chef An expert chef should have good knowledge about management in addition to their cooking expertise. He should have good knowledge about food and labor cost, public health regulations and fire code and so on. Chefs should have the capability to meet the customer needs and also be familiar with cooking as per the demand so as to shine in the sector.

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You can proceed with a Bachelor in Hotel management which will lead you towards your passion. Bachelor of Hotel Management BHM Eligibility Criteria: * Candidate should have complete 10+2 or any equivalent examination from any recognised board or university. * The candidate can be from any stream Commerce, Science and Arts & Humanities. * Most top colleges conduct an entrance exam and a potential interview round as part of the screening process. All the best.

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