Information about job opportunities may be obtained from local employers and local offices of the State employment service.
Career information about chefs, cooks, and other kitchen workers, as well as a directory of 2- and 4-year colleges that offer courses or programs that prepare persons for food service careers, is available from:
National Restaurant Association
1200 17th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-3097
http://www.restaurant.org
For information on the American Culinary Federation's apprenticeship and certification programs for cooks, as well as a list of accredited culinary programs, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
American Culinary Federation
10 San Bartola Dr.
St. Augustine, FL 32085
http://www.acfchefs.org
For general information on hospitality careers, contact:
International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education
3205 Skipwith Rd.
Richmond, VA 23294-4442
http://www.chrie.org
