Degrees vs Certificates In order to understand all your options for a career in the culinary arts, you first need to understand the levels of education. There are a wide variety of schools that offer a number of different options ranging from certificates to degrees and official certifications/licenses. Understanding your career goals will determine the path that is the best...
With the relatively recent fascination with cooking channels, food bloggers and video instruction, some culinary schools have developed online curricula – some partially online and some are all online (no classroom/hands-on education at all). So, is it really possible to learn online? Sure! Can you learn enough to become a head chef at The French Laundry? No – nor would...
Scholarships are financial awards for your education that do not need to be repaid. While they are typically based on merit, very often the scholarship committees take into consideration financial need as well in rewarding the recipients. Some scholarships are completely unrelated and are based on essay or project submissions. The total amount of financial aid received cannot be more...
A degree in culinary arts is an investment in your future. But how do you pay for it? Culinary school can be very expensive. No matter where you choose to go it can average $20,000-50,000 or even more by the time you receive your degree. Most students don’t have this type of funding at their disposal, and will need to...
University of Delaware The University of Delaware is located in Newark, Delaware and is the largest university in the state. Almost 20,000 students grace the halls of UD, with more than 75% being undergraduates. The student to faculty ratio is low at 15:1 on average. UD receives funding as a land/sea/space and urban grant institution. Delaware offers degrees in both...
Then popularity of cooking shows has helped increase an awareness and interest in culinary training and an influx of new schools. But which is the best option for you? The cost of college has skyrocketed, and costs for culinary school have risen alongside them. How do you know if you are getting the best training and most value for your...
Baker Job Description The work of a baker involves mixing and baking ingredients to create breads, pastries and many other baked goods. It’s slightly different than the role of a pastry chef, which tends to be more delicate and detail oriented. Bakers can find work in a wide variety of settings in almost all areas of the world. Bakers can...
Pastry Chef Job Description A pastry chef, also known as a ‘Patissier’ or ‘Patissiere’, is specialized culinary chef who is well-trained in making pastries, breads, desserts and other baked goods. Pastry chefs work in a wide variety of venues such as bakeries, restaurants, hotels, bistros and even in some cafes. Pastry chefs create the breads and desserts for the restaurant....
