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
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Bowling Green, WKCTC, ECTC, and Ashland Community and Technical College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Ashland Community and Technical College.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Bowling Green, Ashland Community and Technical College, and WKCTC.
Working as a Restaurant Cook in Kentucky
Restaurant cooks are responsible for creating menus, preparing a variety of dishes, and presenting food in an aesthetically pleasing manner. They are required to be knowledgeable about ingredients, cooking techniques, and in the use of special kitchen equipment. Restaurant cooks may also be responsible for overseeing the work of other kitchen staff and for planning serving portions and presentations. Read a detailed Cooks, Restaurant job description and schools overview.
Graduates from courses or programs accredited by The American Culinary Federation(ACF) are usually preferred.
State Requirements
- The State of Kentucky requires that its restaurant cooks graduate from programs or colleges accredited by the American Culinary Federation.
- Work experience of a few months with a reputed employer is essential.
Major Industries
Most restaurant cooks work for small-scale restaurants or catering firms. Other industries in Kentucky include:
- Full-Service Restaurants
- Limited-Service Eating Places
- Gasoline Stations
- Drinking Places
- Traveler Accomdation
- Employment Services
Major Employers
A few major restaurants in Kentucky are:
- Bella Notte
- The Bistro at Wines on Vine
- The Julep Cup
- Limestone
- North End Cafe
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