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, Albany Technical, Augusta Technical, and West Georgia Technical College.
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)
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Georgia Perimeter College • Clarkston, GA
Studying General Studies (completion in 2007)
• 3/16/2012
"I would like to have more hands on learning. I appreciated the online flexibility so I can still make money."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | This school is great for people who are working. This would also be a great choice for mothers. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | The school is more known for the online class offerings. You can tailor your classes to suit your career goals. |
| Program Quality | 2 | There is a biology program, but no school to job transition programs. Yet, I had the flexibility to study biochemical hazards. |
| Instruction | 7 | Many of the classes are offered online. This gives you the flexibility to work and go to school. |
| How Difficult | 5 | I knew much about the cooking temperatures from previous jobs. I learned more about salmonella and gram staining. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | This college is more book oriented. The college next door is more hands on. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Many classes are offered online, on weekends, and after hours. This is the biggest perk of this school. |
| Academic Facilities | 4 | This is a community college. The students only go there for 2 years. |
| Social Life | 5 | Again, only a two year college. There are several major universities in the Atlanta area. |
| Placement Services | There is a technical college next door that is known for that transition. There isn't a career service area in this school. | |
| Alumni Network | I am not aware of any alumni association. The support system is great if you are a part of the surrounding community. |
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