This document provides an overview of the career of a chef, including necessary personality traits, education and training requirements, job responsibilities, and career prospects. It notes that the number of chef jobs is expected to increase by 16.7% by 2014. It outlines various culinary school programs across Canada and discusses the career progression from dishwashing to executive chef. Famous chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Emeril Lagasse are credited with increasing interest in the profession.