DEGREE

Other Degrees Masters Associate

High School Diploma

I’ve been in the business long enough to know there’s certain people who should go to culinary school and some people who shouldn’t. Culinary school is a great foundation, but at the end of the day you still have to continue your education after all is said and done.

- Jack Gilmore

FAST FOOD vs RESTAURANT Standards

Fast food workers carry a variety of responsibilities such as calculating basic math, customer service interactions, and implementing food safety procedures. Training is generally quick and non-intensive, and requirements for employment are low, correlating to the low hourly wage. In contrast, restaurants require chefs and employees working in the kitchen to possess skills and accomplishments such as a culinary school degree/diploma, past experience as a working chef, advanced knowledge of the culinary arts, advanced sanitation and quality control, portfolio of creative, unique dishes, and expert multitasking ability. This isn’t to say that fast food workers can’t possess these qualities, but it generally isn’t a requirement when it comes to their area of expertise.