Chef | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Find out which qualifications or skills you need to become a Chef.

One way into the job is to take a college course, like a Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery or Level 4 Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts.

You'll need:

• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• knowledge of food production methods
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• leadership skills
• the ability to work well with others
• knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
• maths knowledge
• the ability to work well with your hands
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently