Park, where he officially announced last Labor Day that he wanted to raise the minimum wage to $13.25 per hour. Garcetti said last week that with the City Councilâs adoption of the ordinance, âthe minimum wage will no longer be a poverty wage in Los Angeles.
Diplomas in the culinary field are available in culinary schools and chef colleges as well as some trade/technical schools, community colleges, and universities. You do not need a degree to become an executive chef, however, an associateâs or bachelorâs degree can guarantee immediate employment through externships.
Less training is required to work as a line cook, compared to the training and experience needed for executive chefs. Certificate Programs A one- or two-year certificate program leading to a career as a cook or chef includes courses like safety, sanitation, food preparation, customer service, nutrition, and menu planning. Many certificate programs include hands-on training in a restaurant or other location, working as a cook or chef. Degree Programs. Two- or four-year culinary programs cover different types of training and even restaurant management. Students can choose a specific culinary focus, like pastries.