What steps do I have to take to become a cook?

I don't mean a Mcdonalds throw fries in the oil type cook. I mean a higher class cook. I was thinking of how I would love for my career to work out, and it was a cook in miami :p. But what steps do i need to take?What steps do I have to take to become a cook?
Work in a restaurant during high school for the experience, even if it is in a noncooking position. You will learn what it is like to be on your feet for long hours.





Ask your guidance counselor if there is a training program in your community for chefs.





Understand that to be a successful chef in an urban area you must have years of hands-on experience and formal training. Schooling can take four years. See the American Culinary Federation Web site (acfchefs.org) for information about accredited culinary schools, apprenticeships, certification, jobs and related organizations.





Decide what type of cooking you would like to do and in what type of kitchen you would like to work.



Realize that an apprenticeship may require you to first work the least-skilled jobs in the kitchen. As you develop skills and further your education, you can advance up the culinary ladder in a larger restaurant by becoming a line chef, sous-chef, head chef, executive chef and, finally, master chef. Pastry chefs follow their own distinct ladder.





Make certain you will possess the education, experience and skills necessary for your certification as a chef by the American Culinary Federation.





Take appropriate business courses if you would like to open your own restaurant eventually or advance to a managerial or executive position.What steps do I have to take to become a cook?
Find a catering college. My best idea would be a Day release and work in a Restaurant the rest of the time. You can then practice your skills at work , under the eyes of a good chef.These corses are Basic takes 2 years. and then you can build from there.What steps do I have to take to become a cook?
Your talking about a 'CHEF?' ...I believe there are schools for that! Check on the internet for schools close to you.