Girard shipped out to sea at the age of 14 and by 1774 was captain of a ship involved in U.S. coastal trade with the West Indies. Stymied by British blockades of U.S. seaports during the Revolutionary War (1775â83), he settled in Philadelphia but resumed maritime trading after the war.
Although it's possible to find employment in kitchens before completing high school, a diploma helps if you want to get full-time work in better restaurants. While you're in high school, you may be able to take vocational classes in food safety, handling and cooking.
1 Program Levels in Food Preperation: Certificate programs are available at 2-year and 4-year colleges. 2  Prerequisites: A high school diploma or GED is required for programs in a 2-year or 4-year school. 3  In some cases, prior food handling or kitchen experience is necessary.