Hey students and future food-industry stars! Welcome to the “culinary world.” This section has information to help you think about food-related careers. Maybe you already dream of being a chef or running a big hotel. Maybe you’re just trying to figure out what the “culinary arts” are all about. You’re at the perfect place to start.

Six Steps to Investigating a Culinary Career

1. Start at Careers to learn some basics about the business. Career FAQs can give you answers to common questions about working in the culinary field.

2. A good culinary education will put you ahead of the game. It will help you find jobs and build a career. Click through the Culinary School FAQs for answers to your questions.

3. College can be expensive. How do you pay for it? C-CAP is ready to help! Check out the Cooking Competition for Scholarships to find out how it works. FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Click for information about Financial Aid for college.

4. If you’re still wondering what a culinary education can mean for you, meet some C-CAP Alumni. Read the stories of real-life top chefs who started out very much like you!

5. Ready for a school visit? Click the Culinary Schools for links to top schools around the country.

6. If you choose a career in the culinary arts, you’ll be learning for years to come. It’s how the best people advance in this field. So start building your Resources file. Stop by often to check the links to cooking websites and food publications.