You’ve finished culinary school and hold your degree. Maybe you’ve managed to get and hold a decent job in a busy kitchen. Why do you need to keep taking more classes? Professional development classes are designed for chefs who want a competitive edge in their career. These chefs want to learn something new – whether it’s a new cuisine they...
A common question that often arises is from potential students who wonder if it’s too late to attend culinary school, if you are over ‘a certain age’. The short answer is no – definitely not. It’s never too late to attend a culinary school. In fact, you may find your age is a benefit in some cases. But it is...
Restaurant managers are primarily responsible for making sure that the restaurant operates efficiently and profitably, maintaining its focus and reputation, while providing the best possible experience for its clientele. It’s a tall order for any professional! Unlike a chef or an owner however, the manager is a paid employee who is responsible for the overall experience in a fast-paced environment....
Do you break out into a cold sweat when you read the phrase ‘essay required’ when applying for culinary school or scholarships? When you apply, essays help the admissions officers get to know you personally, and learn what makes you different from the other students applying. It’s you opportunity to convey what makes you special and deserving – your time...
Superb wines and elegant foods have been complementing each other for centuries. Many chefs and culinary professionals have some direct experience with wine – either as a complement to a meal or cooking with it directly. Many culinary arts programs and schools now offer a wine course as part of the curriculum, and a select few offer specialized certificates related...
The cost of attending culinary school can sometimes cost more than $40,000 per year, sometimes more depending on the area. There are some less expensive options (such as community colleges), but the majority of culinary arts students graduate with a few thousand dollars of debt to look forward to after graduation. The culinary world can be highly competitive and offers...
Culinary media is a very new, catchall term used to describe content available on demand via the internet that specifically relate to food and culinary arts. Focus areas can include artistry, creativity, techniques or even travel. They all have one thing in common however; they transmit content through connection and dialogue, utilizing many different aspects of digital technology. For students...
In culinary arts and sciences, chefs, cooks, and food service workers of all kinds work together to receive, prepare and present food to their customers. Throughout the United States, more than two million people are employed in the food service industry, in 550,000 different operations. Because of the specialized skills needed, more and more employers are seeking college-trained professionals. Recent...
Kendall College Kendall College is part of Laureate International Universities, a worldwide consortium of post-secondary schools and institutions. Its renowned School of Culinary Arts graduates are numbered over 1,200 and are from all over the world. Centrally located in the Chicago culinary mecca, Kendall has access to hundreds of restaurants and dining establishments of all aspects. KC accepted 99.1% of...
The pros and cons of culinary school are discussed, argued and hashed out by chefs, cooks, culinarians and bloggers. You don’t need to go to school. You do need to go to school. It’s too expensive. It’s totally worth the investment in your future. What are you supposed to do? One of the bigger complaints about culinary schools, is that...
