Snapchef’s training creates opportunities not only for a job today, but a sustained culinary career.
Our FastTrack course for individuals new to culinary arts, prepares entry level workers for dynamic commercial kitchens in just 20 hours. The course can be taken online and also supported with in-person instruction from our professional chefs at our training facilities. We don’t stop there, with continued mentorship and training to advance skills and enable growth for motivated talent to rise to Executive Chef.
FREE FastTrack Training
Our FastTrack Cook One course prepares you for commercial kitchens in just 20 hours.
Training Centers
Live in-person training with professional equipment and our pro chefs.
Mentorship & Career Development
Whether it’s advancing your skills or providing career guidance, our culinary pros are here to help.
Snapchef FastTrack: Cook One
Virtual FastTrack training prepares you to work in dynamic commercial kitchens in just 20 hours. Designed to jump-start your culinary career, the course covers basic food and kitchen safety and how to handle and maintain a knife, to identification of basic kitchen equipment and ingredients, to the knowledge and application of dry and moist heat cooking methods. Learn on your own schedule and optionally attend live Q&A’s with a pro chef. At $300 it makes for a great gift for friends and family looking to enter the workforce or for those looking for a career change on a budget.
Your Career Path with Snapchef
Snapchef is a lot more than just a convenient way to find some extra shifts. With our very affordable training programs, we provide the tools for you to grow your culinary career and achieve your salary goals. We all have bills to pay, that’s why we provide our students with flexible curriculum schedules via virtual training. Likewise, we encourage you to “Earn while you Learn” and we work with our Snapchefs to find job placement that fits their training schedule.
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Providence Business Journal covers Snapchef’s R.I. Hiring Expansion
Providence Business Journal reporter Mary Serreze covers our plans to add 100 new workers in R.I. and highlights the training, benefits and career path opportunities with Snapchef. Read Full Article