Career: Chefs and head cooks
Average salary: $34,370
Degree needed: Certificate or 2- or 4-year degree from a culinary school
Certifications: American Culinary Federation certifications
Scholarships: Apply online
These three online colleges offer degrees in Culinary Arts and Cooking.
The Art Institutes:
Ashworth University:
Penn Foster Career School:
Common employers: Restaurants, private households, hotels, schools, universities, hospitals, nursing homes and grocery stores
Job outlook: Average job growth, good job opportunities for women
Common duties may include:
Skills needed:
YourBeanstalk’s Opinion: Working as a cook or chef is a great way for women to work on a flexible schedule full-time or part-time. While many cooking jobs don’t pay very well, if you need to bring in some additional income without working full-time, this is a great way to do so. Many private households also hire personal chefs – that’s a great career for an entrepreneurial woman who needs to set her own schedule. Plus, chef training is challenging, rewarding and fun. You will be taught skills that last a lifetime.
