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Escoffier’s “The Ultimate Dish” Podcast Celebrates 50th Milestone
Popular Culinary-focused Podcast Features Deep Dive Talks with Industry Innovators Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, the largest accredited provider...
What Skills Do You Need for a Career in Hospitality and Tourism?
Learn about the important skills you need to start a successful career in the hospitality and tourism industry.
7 Tips for Becoming a Faster Cook
If you’re looking to increase your speed in the kitchen, check out these tips for becoming a faster cook.
What Chefs Look For When Hiring Culinary School Graduates
Before you begin a professional cooking career, learn about what chefs may look for when hiring culinary school graduates.
How Chefs Can Manage Stress In a Professional Kitchen
There’s no denying a kitchen can be a stressful place to work. Here are ways chefs can manage stress in a professional kitchen.
6 Advanced Baking Techniques Every Pastry Chef Should Know
Once you master the baking basics, it’s time for advanced skills. Here are seven advanced baking techniques every pastry chef should know.
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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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.
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Education
From the Online Classroom to the Professional Kitchen: What Makes an Effective Online Culinary Program
Discover what makes an effective online culinary program, from flexible coursework and hands-on practice to chef feedback and real-world externships.
Culinary Field Trip Ideas for High School Educators — In-Person & Virtual Options
Culinary field trip ideas for high school educators: in-person destinations, virtual options, and tips for making every experience count in the classroom.
Am I Too Young To Be a Chef?
Wondering if you're too young to pursue a culinary career? Here's what real young chefs did before adulthood—and steps you can take right now.
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
15 Great Careers in the Food Industry
From pitmaster to pastry chef, discover 15 culinary careers with real salary data, day-in-the-life breakdowns, and how you can get started.
How to Prepare for Culinary School While Still in High School
Thinking about culinary school after high school? Discover practical ways to build your skills, gain experience, and prepare for what comes next.
A Day in the Life of a Pastry Chef
What really happens during a pastry chef’s shift? Step inside the kitchen for early prep, dinner rushes, heavy lifting, and plenty of butter, sugar, and flour.
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.
