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Culinary professionals work in a variety of settings, including restaurants, hotels, bakeries, food trucks, and cafeterias, and their job descriptions can vary depending on their role. Some culinary job descriptions include:
Chef or head cook
Chef or head cook
Develop recipes, plan menus, ensure meal quality, inspect work areas and equipment, and hire, train, and supervise food preparation workers
Food service chef
Food service chef
Prepare and cook all food groups, judge food quality, plan work schedules, and determine food quantities for different group sizes
Baker
Baker
Prepare and bake a variety of baked goods, measure and mix ingredients, monitor the baking process, and collaborate with the culinary team to plan production schedules
Culinary specialist
Culinary specialist
Prepare menus, plan and serve meals, maintain food service spaces and equipment, keep financial records, and submit reports
Most common path to becoming a chef:
Start at an entry-level restaurant job
Earn your high school diploma or GED
Graduate from culinary school
Get applicable work experience
Get your certification
The average salary for a culinary chef in Massachusetts is around $64,560 per year.
Other types of culinary-related jobs
Other types of culinary-related jobs
Caterer
Food stylist
Sous-chef
Pastry chef
Cooking
Restaurant management
Food and Beverage Manager
Food critic
Recipe developer
Food Safety Specialist
Food technology
Culinary school requirements
Culinary school requirements
High school diploma
Experience working in a professional kitchen (1.5 to 2 years, at least)
TOEFL/IELTS scores
Statement of Purpose
Resume
Recommendations from your mentors or teachers
Some schools also conduct a series of assessment tests that you might have to take
Berkshire Community College offerings
Berkshire Community College offerings
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts
A quick but thorough apprenticeship program preparing students for careers in culinary arts. Successful graduates will be job-ready for a wide range of food service employment opportunities, from school cafeterias to hospital kitchens, from private households to restaurants.
The Culinary Arts apprenticeship program blends hands-on, practical training with systematic accompanying education, and combines instruction in the classroom and teaching kitchen with professional work in the field. After seven weeks of foundational coursework, focusing on core culinary skills and knowledge, students will apply their knowledge and receive further practical training while already working professionally with BCC's educational partners.
Successful program graduates will also be awarded the industry-recognized ServSafe Food Handler Certificate.
Success of Service Training
Success of Service Training
The Culinary and Hospitality industry is dynamic, offering many positions with opportunities for advancement to the ambitious worker. Seasonal positions in the Berkshires play a crucial role in sustaining both the local economy and the vibrant cultural landscape of the region. These positions provide employment opportunities for residents during peak tourist seasons and for many, serve as a gateway to securing permanent roles within the industry both here in Berkshire County and beyond.
The Success of Service (SOS) training teaches the skills needed to build a career in the service industry. Working closely with community partners, SOS prepares candidates for the work ahead, defining roles and standards that will empower them to build success and confidence in the service industry.
McCann Technical School | Culinary Arts
McCann Technical School | Culinary Arts
Taconic High School | Culinary Arts
Taconic High School | Culinary Arts
Railroad Street Youth Project Culinary Apprenticeship
Railroad Street Youth Project Culinary Apprenticeship
Whether you are interested in learning to cook a new dish, honing your existing culinary skills, or getting a look at a potential career path, this is the place for you. All apprenticeships are free. They meet once a week, typically for 6-8 weeks.
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