Culinary Career Paths for Veterans

Explore culinary career paths for veterans. Discover how your military skills could translate to chef, management, and food service roles.

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From Culinary School to Food Science: Ellen Doerr’s Career Reinvention

Discover how Escoffier grad Ellen Doerr transformed from personal chef business owner to food scientist, proving culinary careers extend far beyond the kitchen.

February 20, 2026
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How Online Pastry School Works

Discover how Escoffier’s online pastry school works with flexible scheduling, hands-on assignments, live chef sessions, and personalized feedback.

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Is Culinary School Hard to Get Into?

See how to get into culinary school with Escoffier’s guide to admissions requirements, program selection, financial planning, and enrollment steps.

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25 Cooking Techniques Every Cook Should Know

Discover the essential cooking techniques that can help you build confidence, flavor, and real skill in the kitchen.

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From Kitchen to Corporate: Culinary Careers in Hotels, Resorts, and Hospitality

Explore five culinary careers in hotels, resorts, and cruise lines. Learn about salaries, benefits, and how you can transition into hospitality management.

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What Is the Bocuse d’Or? Inside the World’s Most Prestigious Chef Competition

Discover how the Bocuse d’Or works, what it demands of chefs, and why this global competition matters for culinary students preparing for their careers.

February 5, 2026
What's Your Ideal Culinary Career? Take Our Survey!
What's Your Ideal Culinary Career? Take Our Survey!
We’ve compiled a checklist of all of the essential questions into one handy tool: career options, culinary interest surveys, educational opportunities, and more.
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FAFSA® for Culinary School: The Essential Guide

Use this FAFSA® application guide to help you get started and speed up the process of securing financial aid for culinary school.

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Escoffier 101: Everything You Need to Know About Culinary School

All the answers you need about culinary school at Escoffier. What you could study, how to finance it, and what sets us apart from other culinary programs.

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The Essential Guide to Culinary School Scholarships

Tons of resources for culinary school scholarships to fund your education and make your dreams a reality. Options for people from all backgrounds.

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Yes, Online Culinary School Works. Here’s How.

With online culinary school from Escoffier, you can get professional-level training from your own kitchen while juggling family, work, and more.

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How to Start a Food Truck: A Step-By-Step Guide
Launching a food truck business can be a rewarding and flexible career option! In our guide, explore what you might need to start: from licenses and permits to marketing strategies.
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How Online Pastry School Works

Discover how Escoffier’s online pastry school works with flexible scheduling, hands-on assignments, live chef sessions, and personalized feedback.

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Culinary Career Paths for Veterans

Explore culinary career paths for veterans. Discover how your military skills could translate to chef, management, and food service roles.

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How Online Culinary School Can Build Real Kitchen Skills

Discover how online culinary school really works. From hands-on training to industry externships, explore myths vs. reality about virtual culinary education.

February 2, 2026
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Success Stories 14 min read

From Culinary School to Food Science: Ellen Doerr’s Career Reinvention

Discover how Escoffier grad Ellen Doerr transformed from personal chef business owner to food scientist, proving culinary careers extend far beyond the kitchen.

February 20, 2026
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Is Culinary School Hard to Get Into?

See how to get into culinary school with Escoffier’s guide to admissions requirements, program selection, financial planning, and enrollment steps.

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From Kitchen to Corporate: Culinary Careers in Hotels, Resorts, and Hospitality

Explore five culinary careers in hotels, resorts, and cruise lines. Learn about salaries, benefits, and how you can transition into hospitality management.

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25 Cooking Techniques Every Cook Should Know

Discover the essential cooking techniques that can help you build confidence, flavor, and real skill in the kitchen.

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What Is the Bocuse d’Or? Inside the World’s Most Prestigious Chef Competition

Discover how the Bocuse d’Or works, what it demands of chefs, and why this global competition matters for culinary students preparing for their careers.

February 5, 2026
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Why Earn a Degree in Baking & Pastry Arts?

Wondering if you need a degree in baking? Explore how a formal pastry school can help you compete, gain skills, and build professional networks.

January 26, 2026
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