Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Albany Technical, Savannah Technical College, South Georgia Technical College, and Augusta Technical.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider North Georgia Technical College, Gwinnett, Albany Technical, and Augusta Technical.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of College of Coastal Georgia and South Georgia Technical College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of North Georgia Technical College and South Georgia Technical College.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Ogeechee Technical College.
Working as a Chef in Georgia
Chefs are trained to create and cook appealing meals with quality ingredients for many people at a time. They work anywhere food is created, prepared and served. Read a detailed Chef job description and schools overview.
State Requirements
In the State of Georgia, chefs must be licensed through the American Culinary Federation. Applicants must pass written and practical exams and pay fees to obtain a license. Requirements for chefs and food services are regulated by the State of Georgia Department of Human Resources.
Major Industries
Most chefs in Georgia work in these industries:
- Full-service restaurants
- Limited-service eating places
- Traveler accommodation
- Special food services
- General medical and surgical hospitals
- Federal, state and local government
- Amusement parks, arcades and other recreation industries
- Elementary and secondary schools
- Colleges, universities, and professional schools
- Community care and nursing care facilities
- Sugar and confectionery product manufacturing
- Civic and social organizations
Major Employers
A few representative major employers of chefs in Georgia include:
- Emory University (University)
- P F Chang's China Bistro (Full-Service Restaurant)
- Avado Brands (Full-Service Restaurant)
- Cheesecake Factory (Full-Service Restaurant)
- Waffle House (Full-Service Restaurant)
- Atlanta Bread Co (Limited Service Restaurant)
- Chick-Fil-A (Limited Service Restaurant)
- Sea Island Resorts (Resort)
- Northside Hospital (Hospital)
- H C Brill Co (Food Manufacturer)
- Chef Advantage (Caterer)
- Chef Eric at Vines (Food Service Contractors)
- Art Institute of Atlanta (School)
- Derst Baking Co LLCc (Food Manufacturer)
- Flowers Baking Co (Commercial Bakery)
- Adaire Personal Chef (Personal Chef)
- Great Chef LLC (Product Development and Marketing)
Spotlight Schools Search
Spotlight Georgia Schools Related to This Career
- Locations: Atlanta
- Programs: 12 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
- Degrees: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma
Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America
- Locations: Tucker
- Programs: 10 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
- Degrees: Associate, Certificate, Diploma
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Atlanta
- Locations: Tucker
- Programs: 2 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
- Degrees: Associate, Certificate
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