Changing careers at 8 years into a job, is it realistic?, line cook here

After 8 years as a line cook I am thinking about moving into a different field. I have a little time and a small budget for training.

Try a small project in the new field before committing. It told me a lot about whether I would enjoy it.

You likely have more transferable skills than you think. Write down what you did, not what the job title said.