SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 29, 2024 – Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts (Escoffier), the largest culinary school brand in the U.S.* and accredited provider of online and campus-based culinary training and education, today announced it was certified as a great workplace by independent analysts at the Great Place to Work® research firm, for the fifth year in a row. Great Place to Work Certification™ is recognized worldwide as the leading benchmark for identifying outstanding employee experiences and is based entirely on current employee feedback.
The independent research and consulting firm and authority on workplace culture has surveyed more than 100 million employees globally since 1992. Surveys measure employee experiences on the job through their responses to more than 60 statements and open-ended questions. Rankings are based on employees’ experiences, no matter who they are, how long they’ve been with the company, or what they do within the organization.
According to Escoffier’s CEO Jack Larson, “Earning this remarkable accomplishment five years in a row is a testament to our passionate and talented employees and Escoffier’s unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.”
With campuses in Austin, Texas, and Boulder, Colorado, and support staff at the institution’s headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, Escoffier’s 560+ employees include a diverse mix of educators, culinary experts, and professional chef instructors from all across the U.S. In addition, Escoffier is consistently listed as a top 10 culinary institution and best online schools 2023 with programs offered at both campuses as well as online.
In addition to being a great place to work, the survey revealed Escoffier employees feel welcome, have a sense of pride about accomplishments, and are given the resources and equipment needed to do their job. For more Escoffier survey details, visit results and “Great Place to Work Certification™.
“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the vice president of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Escoffier stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”
