CHEF

KINDA MAKAREM
QUALIFICATIONS

•Being a chef needs educational qualifications

such as
• 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
• The ability to work well with your hands.
BENEFITS AND
SALARY
Benefits: Salary:
• Creativity • The average salary for Chef
• Increased cooking skills is AED 36,000 per month in
the Dubai, United Arab
• Discounted food Emirates.
• Dependable daily tasks • The average additional cash
compensation for a Chef in
the Dubai, United Arab
Emirates is AED 59,750, with
a range from AED 903 - AED
2,16,200.
 SPECIFIC ASPECTS
• Work: Many establishments are willing to take on school leavers. You would start your training path
as kitchen assistant or trainee and work your way up the kitchen hierarchy
• Apprenticeships – You can also work and learn at the same time. An apprenticeship will usually
begin at an intermediate or advanced level. You will need to have some GCSEs to gain an
apprenticeship, usually at least English and Maths as well as 3 others at grade 9 to 4
• College – If you have your GCSEs and would like to study professional cooking – also called
Culinary Arts – there are college courses you can enrol on. You will usually need at least 5 GCSEs
for a Level 3 course. For a Level 4 course you will need to have previously passed a Level 3 course,
have relevant experience, or at least 1 A Level.
• University – The next level of study would be a university degree. Most universities offer a
foundation degree, which is 2 years, where you would then complete a ‘top-up’ course to convert this
into a BA degree.
• Culinary School – There are numerous schools you can attend to gain a qualification. Culinary
school will teach cooking techniques from masters, often whilst using the latest, high-tech equipment
and methods. They can also be invaluable in providing contacts and a network of support.