Chef
Run the kitchen and design dishes people rave about.
$55,000/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor's in Business (optional) | Acc…⇧ Strong
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Careers Without a Required Four-Year Degree
Paths you can start through certificates, apprenticeships, or on the job.
Pastry Chef
Pastry Chefs specialize in creating desserts, breads, pastries, and baked goods for restaurants, bakeries, and hotels.
$35,000/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor's in Business (optional) | Acc…⇧ Strong
Bakers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$34,400/yrBachelor's degree (engineering) | Associate or trade school (technician roles) | On-the…↑ Above Average
Food service managers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$63,060/yrHigh school diploma (many entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's (management) | Profess…⇧ Strong
First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$42,010/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Restaurant Owner
Restaurant Owners create and manage dining establishments, overseeing everything from menu concept and kitchen operatio…
$65,000/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor's in Business (optional) | Acc…↗ Steady
Food scientists and technologists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$85,310/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Dietitians and nutritionists
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$73,850/yrCertificate/Associate for technician roles | Bachelor’s for engineer roles | Industry c…↗ Steady
Food science technicians
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$49,430/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Food critics and reviewers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$44,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Marketing managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$161,030/yrPortfolio + experience matters | Associate/Bachelor’s in Marketing/Business (common) | …↗ Steady
Buyers and purchasing agents
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$75,650/yrPortfolio + experience matters | Associate/Bachelor’s in Marketing/Business (common) | …↗ Steady
Purchasing managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$139,510/yrPortfolio + experience matters | Associate/Bachelor’s in Marketing/Business (common) | …↗ Steady