Career Guide

Chef

A Chef plans menus, prepares food and leads kitchen teams in restaurants, hotels and catering operations.

What Does a Chef Do?

A Chef plans menus, prepares food and leads kitchen teams in restaurants, hotels and catering operations. It is a career that rewards curiosity, discipline and consistent study habits — and the foundation is laid in the school subjects you choose today.

Key School Subjects

These subjects matter most for this career path:

How to Qualify

The typical route is a professional culinary diploma from a chef school plus in-kitchen apprenticeship experience. Entry requirements are competitive, so strong final-year marks — especially in Science and Mathematics — make a real difference.

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