Chef License Requirements in Minnesota
License Not RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
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Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
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Reciprocity states
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Notes
Minnesota does not require a statewide occupational license for chefs or cooks. Food establishments are regulated by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the Minnesota Department of Health, but no individual chef license is issued at the state level.