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    Culinary Apprenticeship Program | Debt-Free Chef Training | Frato’s Schaumburg
    3rd Generation of Trained Chefs Debt-Free Training ⚡ Only 1 Spot Left

    Culinary Apprenticeship — Learn & Lead

    No college debt. Real-world skills. We’ll teach you to cook, manage a team, and grow a business — all while earning a paycheck. Featured on WGN News, Chicago’s Best, and Fox 32.

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    This Could Be You

    See what our culinary apprenticeship program looks like in action.

    Made-from-Scratch Kitchen. Real Training. Real Careers.

    Why Frato’s Apprenticeship?

    We don’t just train cooks — we build future leaders.

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    Earn While You Learn

    Get paid from day one. As you master new skills, your pay increases. No unpaid internships here.

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    Zero Debt

    Culinary school costs $50,000+. We teach you the same skills and pay YOU instead. Graduate debt-free.

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    Real Career Path

    Grow from Trainee to Personal Chef to Manager to Owner. We promote from within — always.

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    Business Skills Included

    Learn catering sales, social media marketing, team management, and how to run a restaurant.

    What You’ll Learn

    Culinary arts + business skills = complete training.

    🔪 Knife Skills & Culinary Techniques
    🔥 Stone Oven Cooking
    🍝 Scratch-Made Food Prep
    💵 Food Costing & Inventory
    👥 Team Leadership
    🍽️ Catering & Event Service
    📱 Social Media Marketing
    🏪 How to Start a Restaurant

    Your Career Path

    Skill-based progression. The harder you work, the faster you grow.

    1

    Culinary Host / Trainee

    Learn the fundamentals — prep, cooking basics, customer service, and kitchen operations.

    2

    Assistant Personal Chef

    Take on more responsibility. Support catering events and develop your signature dishes.

    3

    Approved Personal Chef (Culinary Leader)

    Lead catering events. Manage teams. Represent Frato’s at client sites.

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    Chef / Manager / Owner

    Run operations. Open your own location. Build your own legacy.

    Featured & Recognized

    Our program has been covered by major media outlets and partners with local colleges.

    College Partners:

    Elgin Community College Harper College College of DuPage Triton College District 214 ProStart

    Questions?

    Do I need culinary school?

    No. Culinary school is not required. We teach you everything — from knife skills to business operations. You’ll learn what culinary school charges $50,000+ to teach, but you get paid instead of going into debt.

    How long is the program?

    The program is ongoing with skill-based progression. As you master each skill area, you advance from Culinary Host/Trainee to Assistant Personal Chef to Approved Personal Chef. Timeline depends on your dedication and how quickly you develop.

    Do I get paid during training?

    Yes. You earn a paycheck from day one. As you master new skills, your pay increases. This is not an unpaid internship — it’s a real job with real career growth.

    What careers can I pursue after?

    Graduates have become Personal Chefs on our catering team, Restaurant Managers, General Managers, and some have gone on to open their own restaurants. We teach business skills alongside culinary skills specifically to prepare you for ownership if that’s your goal.

    Is the program accredited?

    Frato’s partners with community colleges including Elgin Community College, Harper College, College of DuPage, and Triton College, as well as District 214’s ProStart program. We’re on our third generation of in-house trained chefs.

    Ready to Start Your Culinary Career?

    ⚡ Only 1 spot left in the current program

    Apply Now (847) 895-2122

    628 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193