What type of training is needed to become a Head Chef/Head cook

Hi Evans

While I have not recruited specifically for Executive Chefs, I have found that the best way to find out about any career is to go online and ask. There is information out there that will tell you what people do in certain careers, other sites that might describe a typical day in the role, jobsites with openings and job descriptions as well as salary ranges for the positions, etc. YouTube may have videos explaining the same. If you look at multiple sites, look for consistencies in what they say. This should help you feel more comfortable that the information you are reading is accurate.

I used Google and typed in your question. Here is what I found so far to get you started.

Hope this helps. Feel free to reach back out.

Carol

Executive Chef Job Description, Salary and Career Information

Work experience is the most important requirement for executive chef positions, though a bachelor's degree in culinary arts or a related hospitality field is recommended; associate's degree programs are another option. Voluntary certification is available from the American Culinary Federation.

https://study.com/.../Executive_Chef_Job_Description_Salary_and_Career_Information....

American Culinary Federation

https://www.acfchefs.org/

American Culinary Federation. The American Culinary Federation Inc. (ACF), a national professional organization for chefs and cooks, was founded in 1929 in New York City by three chefs' organizations: the Société Culinaire Philanthropique, the Vatel Club and the Chefs de Cuisine Association of America.

Here is a You Tube Videa as well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWw0WZDbC3I

There are many different was to train to be a Head Chef. Some work their way up through different stations in multiple restaurants and some go to Culinary School. Every Chef needs to be Certified in their state, for safe food handling and usually management.