{"id":21418,"date":"2023-08-18T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/?p=21418"},"modified":"2025-10-08T00:56:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T05:56:40","slug":"what-credentials-do-you-need-to-be-a-plant-based-chef","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/value-of-culinary-education\/what-credentials-do-you-need-to-be-a-plant-based-chef\/","title":{"rendered":"What Credentials Do You Need to Be a Plant-Based Chef?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that more Americans than ever before are following a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/world-food-drink\/is-eating-a-plant-based-diet-healthy\/\">plant-based diet<\/a>? According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/vegworldmag.com\/7-out-of-10-gen-z-will-keep-being-vegan-in-the-next-5-years-gen-z-is-leading-the-veganism-trend-data-says\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">survey<\/a> conducted by The Medical Inspiration Daily for Stronger Society, 50% of vegans pursue this diet because of its health benefits, and more than 7 out of 10 vegans expect to continue their diet for the next 5 years\u2014which puts them in plant-based territory.<\/p>\n<p>Also, based on this Bloomberg Intelligence <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/company\/press\/plant-based-foods-market-to-hit-162-billion-in-next-decade-projects-bloomberg-intelligence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a>, the plant-based foods market could account for 7.7% of the global <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/culinary-arts\/understanding-plant-based-meat-substitutes\/\">protein market<\/a> by 2030. Needless to say, if you\u2019re considering a career as a plant-based chef, there\u2019s never been a better time to start than now. Here\u2019s what you need to know about the credentials and certifications that might be helpful to work as a plant-based chef.<\/p>\n<h2>There Are Many Paths to the Plant-Based Kitchen<\/h2>\n<p>No matter what kind of chef you hope to become, there is no single credential that can earn you that title. You become a chef when you get your first chef position, often as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/culinary-pastry-careers\/what-makes-a-good-sous-chef\/\">sous chef<\/a>. Even then, when people refer to \u201cthe chef,\u201d they usually mean the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/culinary-pastry-careers\/what-it-takes-to-be-an-executive-chef\/\">executive chef<\/a>. And there can be many roads to that coveted role!<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog-article-callout-wrap\">\n<div class=\"blog-article-callout-text\">\n<h3>The Difference Between a Chef and a Cook<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A chef is a highly-skilled culinary professional. Chefs usually have years of training and job experience, and exert considerable control over the menu, recipes, and the way the kitchen is run. They can manage the entire kitchen, from line cooks to prep cooks to dishwashers and possibly expeditors.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/value-of-culinary-education\/learning-how-to-cook-a-guide-for-beginners\/\">cook<\/a> is a valuable kitchen employee who is usually more task-focused. They do food prep and execute dishes for guests under the direction of chefs, but they don\u2019t necessarily contribute to recipe development. Some cooks are on the path to becoming chefs, but others <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/culinary-pastry-careers\/the-difference-between-a-cook-and-a-chef\/\">prefer to stay cooks<\/a> throughout their careers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>When it comes to stepping into the role of a vegan chef, some cooks attend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/plant-based-programs\/\">plant-based culinary school<\/a> to get started in their careers. They may pursue a diploma, an associate degree, or a bachelor\u2019s degree. Others may choose to study general <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/academics\/culinary-arts-online\/\">culinary arts<\/a>, including meat-based cooking, and transition to plant-based later. And others won\u2019t attend culinary school at all, getting their training on the job.<\/p>\n<p>Whichever route you choose to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/culinary-pastry-careers\/how-to-become-a-chef\/\">become a chef<\/a>, you may have to bolster technical skills (like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/culinary-arts\/8-knife-cuts-every-professional-cook-should-know\/\">knife handling<\/a>, seasoning, and plating); business skills (like cost control and inventory management); and professional skills (like efficiency and teamwork). As an aspiring plant-based chef, the skill set is very similar. But instead of discovering how to cook various meat-based proteins in your technical skills, you can dive into the wonderful versatility of nature\u2019s bounty\u2014plants.<\/p>\n<p>In a plant-based culinary school, you can begin to do just that.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog-article-callout-wrap\">\n<div class=\"blog-article-callout-text\">\n<h3>Listen to some of these favorite plant-based episodes on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/podcast\/\">The Ultimate Dish Podcast<\/a>:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/podcast\/72-david-delcourt-sustainable-chef-business-model\/\">\u201cPeople, Planet, Plants, Profit:\u201d Chef David Delcourt\u2019s Sustainable Business Model<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/podcast\/65-julieanna-hever-plant-based-food-love-language\/\">Why Plant-Based Food is the New Love Language<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/podcast\/58-donna-merten-changing-food-sustainability\/\">How Donna Merten is Changing Food Sustainability, \u201cOne Plate at a Time\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/podcast\/36-amy-sapola-holistic-nutrition-wellness\/\">From Pharmacy To Farmacy: Dr. Amy Sapola On Plant-Based Eating, Health, And Well-Being<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/podcast\/31-rip-esselstyn-finding-healthy-plant-based-products\/\">Plantstrong CEO Rip Esselstyn: Not All Plant-Based Foods Are Created Equal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Education Can Give You a Head Start<\/h2>\n<p>To become a plant-based chef, just like any other chef, an education can give you a leg up. By dedicating your time and efforts to an education in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/value-of-culinary-education\/what-can-you-learn-in-plant-based-culinary-school\/\">plant-based culinary school<\/a>, you can access a wide range of skills and concepts that could take many years to garner on your own or on the job.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, some chefs may prefer to hire cooks that have a culinary school credential on their resume. It can show that they have some basic skills and that they\u2019ve made an investment in their careers. A culinary degree or diploma may never close doors throughout your career\u2026.but it could open them!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27939\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27939\" class=\"wp-image-27939 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Escoffier-student-in-uniform-smiling-for-a-photo-in-a-kitchen-768.jpeg\" alt=\"Escoffier student in uniform smiling for a photo in a kitchen\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Escoffier-student-in-uniform-smiling-for-a-photo-in-a-kitchen-768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Escoffier-student-in-uniform-smiling-for-a-photo-in-a-kitchen-768-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27939\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Escoffier student preparing to attend a farm-to-table class, as part of the plant-based curriculum.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Escoffier\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/plant-based-programs\/\">Plant-Based programs<\/a> are offered online and at our Boulder campus. These programs focus on using fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes, whole grains, and plant proteins to create delicious and healthful dishes. Students can also explore ingredient substitutions, so they can recreate a huge variety of dishes with plant-based ingredients. They discuss business topics like cost control and entrepreneurship. And they dig into the professional side, with coursework on management and training.<\/p>\n<p>On top of this, students complete this well-balanced curriculum with the guidance of seasoned plant-based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/about\/chef-instructors\/\">Chef Instructors<\/a>, such as Director of Education Stephanie Michalak White who helped in the actual launch of Escoffier\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=g-q77doYBbY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plant-Based program<\/a>. Chef Stephanie comes to the table with over a decade of professional experience, such as designing curriculum for a teaching kitchen at an organic farm in Ohio. She also holds her Master of Arts in Food Studies and a doctorate in Higher Education Leadership, and participated in coordinating a pilot study on how healthy foods and lifestyle choices can potentially address prediabetic symptoms. As you can imagine, the opportunity to study under chefs like this can transform your educational experience as an aspiring plant-based chef.<\/p>\n<div class=\"quote\">\n<blockquote><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-15394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Maria-Rodriguez-headshot.jpeg\" alt=\"Maria Rodriguez, Plant-Based Culinary Arts Student\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>\u201cIn [Escoffier\u2019s plant-based programs], you are able to learn a lot of skills you\u2019re going to need in the future. You are not only learning your recipes\u2014you\u2019re learning the skills you are going to use in life. For me, it was the best option to follow my dream of being a private chef along with what I already do [as a health coach]. All the skills that I\u2019ve learned at Escoffier\u2026 provide a path for me. All the skills I\u2019ve learned will help me become a private chef.\u201d*<br \/>\n<strong>Maria Rodriguez, Escoffier Online Plant-Based Culinary Arts Student*<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p>At the end of the program, Escoffier\u2019s plant-based culinary arts graduates can be ready for their first entry-level cooking jobs, with the education they may need to become an asset to their teams right away.<\/p>\n<h3>Plant-Based Culinary Externships<\/h3>\n<p>Another invaluable benefit of attending plant-based culinary school is getting to complete a hands-on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/value-of-culinary-education\/importance-of-internships-and-externships\/\">externship<\/a> while completing your education. This is a hugely impactful opportunity for aspiring plant-based chefs to gain hands-on training at a reputable plant-based eatery, shadow chefs who may solely focus on this type of cuisine, and actually try plant-based foods that consumers are craving.<\/p>\n<p>Students may choose to work at an establishment that is not fully plant-based\u2013sometimes due to their location or other personal needs\u2013and can still gain invaluable experience putting their culinary skills to work. Some students have mentioned that they have also helped their externship site incorporate more plant-based offerings!<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the program, Escoffier students must complete one to two industry externships before graduation. Often, students begin to build a strong rapport with their externship supervisors, which can lead to future job opportunities and lasting relationships!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27700\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27700\" class=\"wp-image-27700 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Escoffier-student-pouring-sauce-in-a-kitchen-at-an-immersive-farm-to-table-event-768.jpeg\" alt=\"Escoffier student pouring sauce in a kitchen at an immersive farm-to-table event\" width=\"768\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Escoffier-student-pouring-sauce-in-a-kitchen-at-an-immersive-farm-to-table-event-768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Escoffier-student-pouring-sauce-in-a-kitchen-at-an-immersive-farm-to-table-event-768-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27700\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Escoffier student at a Chef\u2019s Garden Event, preparing a gourmet salad using seasonal ingredients with fellow peers.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Experience Can Build on Your Education<\/h2>\n<p>Once a plant-based student is out of school and enters the workplace, they can start climbing the ladder towards becoming a chef.<\/p>\n<p>Often, the first job out of culinary school is as a prep cook. Cooks work on perfecting their technical skills and continue learning from their managers and more experienced peers. Once they prove themselves in prep, they may move on to become line cooks before earning their first supervisory positions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog-article-callout-wrap\">\n<div class=\"blog-article-callout-text\">\n<h3>The Kitchen Hierarchy<\/h3>\n<p>Most aspiring chefs may have to climb the ladder to get to an executive chef position. Here\u2019s a breakdown of the kitchen hierarchy\u2014known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/culinary-pastry-careers\/different-types-of-chef-jobs-in-the-brigade-de-cuisine\/\"><em>brigade de cuisine<\/em><\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Executive Chef<\/strong>: typically takes charge of the entire kitchen<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sous Chef<\/strong>: second-in-command to the executive chef and oversees all other chefs in the kitchen<\/li>\n<li><strong>Garde Manger<\/strong>: prepares all cold dishes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pastry Chef<\/strong>: responsible for creating dessert menu offerings<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sauce Chef<\/strong>: takes over soups, stocks, broths, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Line Cook<\/strong>: usually cooks at any given kitchen station and performs the bulk of the cooking<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prep Cook<\/strong>: in charge of food prep, such as dicing and chopping ingredients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A chef has to provide mentorship and leadership to their cooks. They will ideally be able to balance great food with a profitable menu. And they\u2019re often expected to know more than anyone else in the room. That kind of confidence and know-how comes with time. That\u2019s why a culinary degree isn\u2019t all it takes to become a chef. It\u2019s a title that must be earned, whether you\u2019re in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/world-food-drink\/a-brief-history-of-the-michelin-guide\/\">Michelin star restaurant<\/a> or the little plant-based bistro down the street.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog-article-callout-wrap\">\n<div class=\"blog-article-callout-text\">\n<h3>Where You Can Work as a Plant-Based Chef<\/h3>\n<p>Outside of working at vegan restaurants or eateries, plant-based chefs can work in several diverse workplace environments, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pop-up restaurants<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/food-truck-guide\/\">Food trucks<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Natural food markets<\/li>\n<li>Natural food brands<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/baking-pastry\/4-tips-for-opening-your-own-bakery\/\">Bakeries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/food-entrepreneurship\/the-complete-guide-to-starting-a-home-based-catering-business\/\">Catering services<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Private chef services<\/li>\n<li>\u2026and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/culinary-pastry-careers\/5-alternative-careers-out-of-culinary-school\/\">many other possibilities<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Additional Plant-Based Certifications<\/h2>\n<p>There are lots of optional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/value-of-culinary-education\/what-are-the-different-chef-certifications\/\">certifications for cooks and chefs<\/a> from industry groups like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acfchefs.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Culinary Federation<\/a>. These can prove that you\u2019ve attained a certain level of cooking experience.<\/p>\n<p>That said, there aren\u2019t many certifications specific to plant-based cuisine available yet. But with so many cooks and consumers expressing interest in this lifestyle, it\u2019s only a matter of time before these could become more established. And if you\u2019ve already received your degree or diploma from a plant-based culinary school, it can be that much easier to earn an extra certification when one becomes available.<\/p>\n<h2>Start Your Plant-Based Journey with an Education<\/h2>\n<p>The only \u201ccredentials\u201d a plant-based chef truly needs are the education and experience to lead a kitchen. For many, that path begins in culinary school, exploring plant-based cooking classes.<\/p>\n<p>To discover what you could learn in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/plant-based-programs\/\">Escoffier\u2019s Plant-Based<\/a> culinary arts programs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/contact-us\/\">get in touch<\/a> with our Admissions Department. They can help answer all your questions about curriculum, financial aid, and more!<\/p>\n<p><strong>To learn more about becoming a plant-based chef, try these articles next:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/world-food-drink\/how-plant-based-dishes-are-shaping-restaurant-menus\/\">How Plant-Based Dishes are Shaping Restaurant Menus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/value-of-culinary-education\/a-guide-to-culinary-school-for-vegans-and-vegetarians\/\">Plant-Based Classes: A Guide to Culinary School for Vegans and Vegetarians<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/food-entrepreneurship\/private-chef-on-going-plant-based-in-culinary-school-and-in-life\/\">Escoffier Graduate Talks About Going Plant-Based\u2014In Culinary School and in Life<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>This article was originally published on March 6, 2022, and has since been updated.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>*Information may not reflect every student\u2019s experience. 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