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How You Can Become a Baker
Explore the roadmap to a professional baking career. Learn about culinary school, key baking terminology, and how you can land your first job in a bakery.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Named 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School
Escoffier announces it has been named a 2026–2027 Military Friendly® School. The Boulder campus and online programs received Silver status and the school also earned a Military Spouse Friendly® designation.
Executive Chef vs Head Chef: What Is the Difference?
Executive chef vs. head chef: What's the difference? Compare responsibilities, kitchen roles, and career paths to find which culinary path may fit you.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Earns Great Place To Work-Certified™ Status for Seventh Consecutive Year
For the seventh year in a row, Escoffier announces it has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture and employee experience.
How To Shadow a Chef While in High School
Thinking about becoming a chef? Discover how to shadow a chef while in high school, including outreach tips, kitchen etiquette, and how to make a strong impression.
What Culinary Training Do You Need for a Professional Cooking Career?
Explore the culinary training you may need for a professional cooking career, from knife skills to food safety, plus how to choose the right program for your goals.
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.
Take the Culinary Career Survey
Editor’s Choice
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Get Our How to Start a Food Truck Guide
Education
Can You Become a Chef Without Going to Culinary School?
The path to becoming a chef doesn’t look the same for everyone. Find out where culinary school fits in and why you don’t want to skip this important step.
Culinary School, College, or Trade School: Which Education Path Is Right for Veterans?
Culinary school, college, trade school, or apprenticeship? Compare education paths for veterans, including GI Bill coverage, timelines, and career outcomes.
How Much Education Might You Need to Become a Chef?
Do you need professional training as a chef to succeed? Explore the value of chef education and whether it may be right for you.
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
What Skills Do You Need to Become a Chef?
What does it take to become a chef? Explore the key culinary, creative, and leadership skills that can shape a successful kitchen career.
How to Write a Chef Resume
Comprehensive guide to writing a chef resume: education, certifications, work experience, recruiter-friendly formatting, and more. Stand out in your culinary job search.
How to Become a Pitmaster
How do you become a pitmaster? Discover the culinary training, practice, and career opportunities in BBQ restaurants, competitions, and more.
Food Culture
A Brief History Of The Chef’s Uniform
The chef's uniform has a history spanning two centuries. Here's what each piece means, where it came from, and why it still matters.
Pastry Chef vs. Baker: What’s the Difference?
Wondering if you should be a baker or pastry chef? Compare roles, salaries, schedules, and skills to find the right baking career path.
How To Improve Your Cooking Skills: 15 Professional Techniques
Level up your cooking with 15 essential techniques used in professional kitchens. Practical advice for cooks ready to refine their skills.
