Chefs work in a variety of locations like hotels, restaurants, and food stands. They need skills with knives, ovens, and food preparation. Training begins with a high school diploma, but culinary school can help achieve higher positions. While starting pay is $10-20 per hour, experienced chefs can earn over $30 per hour. The field is growing slowly but should continue to see job openings through 2014. Chefs use reading and writing skills to create menus and recipes.