Careers

Unlock a vast world of career possibilities! Peruse articles that unpack various professions in culinary arts, pastry arts, hospitality, holistic nutrition, food entrepreneurship, and more.

Success Stories 8 min read

Escoffier Graduate Cassie Wallace Discovers Her Strengths in the Face of Disability

A diagnosis of an auditory processing disorder may have limited the future of this baking and pastry grad. Instead, she is excelling in the industry!

October 19, 2022
Culinary & Pastry Careers 8 min read

How to Become a Pitmaster

Your ultimate guide on how to become a pitmaster or BBQ expert. Follow a step-by-step process to start on this path!

October 17, 2022
Culinary & Pastry Careers 7 min read

8 Steps Restaurants Can Take to Prepare for Inflation

Tips to cut restaurant costs as everything from food to labor to utilities gets more expensive. Plus find out what’s contributing to worldwide inflation.

October 13, 2022
Culinary & Pastry Careers 7 min read

What Does It Take to Be a Line Cook?

Thinking about starting a career as a line cook? Find out how to become a cook, what your daily responsibilities might look like, and how to advance.

October 11, 2022
Culinary & Pastry Careers 7 min read

5 Alternative Careers Out of Culinary School

Not all culinary students become chefs. Here are five alternative careers culinary school graduates can pursue.

October 4, 2022
Culinary & Pastry Careers 10 min read

What Culinary Training Do You Need for a Professional Cooking Career?

Culinary training is a long-term endeavor that starts with safety and sanitation, knife skills, flavors, and cooking techniques. Start at culinary school!

September 12, 2022
Hospitality Careers 7 min read

7 Reasons Hotel Management Could Be a Good Career Option For You

Do you like to travel? Are you a master problem solver? Do you want a fast-paced workplace? See if a career in hotel management could be a good fit.

September 7, 2022
Hospitality Careers 7 min read

Careers a Hospitality & Restaurant Operations Management Degree Can Prepare You For

Discover thousands of careers you can pursue now with a Hospitality & Restaurant Operations Management degree from Escoffier!

August 29, 2022
Culinary & Pastry Careers 11 min read

What Does It Mean to Be a Professional Cook?

A professional cook prepares and cooks food for a living, but is not necessarily a chef. Learn the difference and how you could start cooking professionally.

August 26, 2022
Health & Wellness Careers 7 min read

Dietitian vs. Nutritionist: What is the Difference?

Both nutritionists and dietitians work with food and health, but a dietitian is often more regulated and educated than a nutritionist.

August 15, 2022
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