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.
Culinary College vs. Cooking School. The difference between culinary colleges and cooking schools may come down to a matter of degrees. At a culinary college like Le Cordon Bleu or the Culinary Institute of America (the non-spy CIA), the degree you earn will include hands-on lessons in the kitchen, and general classes and experiences. These will broaden your knowledge, enhance your confidence, and inspire your creativity.