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Pennsylvania is Home to Enticing Flavors and Sophisticated Culinary Training


Pennsylvania cuisine is strongly influenced by its German and Dutch heritage. Traditional Pennsylvania Dutch cooking is characterized by use of every last scrap of food (from fruit rinds to animal organs) and the traditional English custom of "seven sweets and seven sours." Restaurants around the state offer traditional local dishes such as scrapple, chicken pot pie, and pickled beet eggs.

Culinary professionals pursuing careers in Pennsylvania will enjoy a cost of living lower than many other states in the country. Most job openings are most likely to be found in the larger cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, with smaller towns across the state offering mid-level restaurant and hotel management positions. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an mean annual salary of $37,630 for chefs and head cooks and an average hourly wage of $15.44 for first-line supervisors. Salaries will vary by area, with the most competitive incomes found in the larger cities where hotels and restaurants are plentiful.

Pennsylvania Restaurant Management

Working as a chef or in restaurant management can be very competitive, as long hours and high turnover keep the best professionals looking for the best jobs. Going to a culinary school can help you prepare for this high-demand environment.

Attending a culinary institute gives students the opportunity to study the culinary arts, as well as catering, restaurant management, and hotel management. A culinary career can span a variety of jobs, not only in food preparation, but in management as well. Having a background in the restaurant or hotel business can be a great complement to the culinary skills gained in school.