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Find out how you can propel your culinary career to new heights! Dive into strategies and insights that may foster professional growth—which could position you for success in a competitive industry.
Veteran Lance McWhorter Finds a Home in the Kitchen After His Military Service
Army and Navy veteran Lance McWhorter shares his successful journey from military to contractor to executive chef & restaurant owner. Get inspired!
May 31, 2021
What Escoffier Chef Instructors Love Most About Their Jobs
Escoffier Chef Instructors share what lights them up in their culinary school jobs, from sharing their passion to providing mentorship and more.
May 14, 2021
Education: The Most Important Chef’s Tool
Setting yourself up for culinary success means taking advantage of every tool at your disposal. At top of the list is a high-quality culinary education!
May 12, 2021
2021 Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Graduates Scoff at COVID
The definition of Perseverance is: continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure or opposition. But there is...
May 6, 2021
Why a Culinary Degree Doesn’t Automatically Make You a “Chef”
Why aren’t culinary school graduates called “chefs?” Learn why experience and education combined are so important to earning the title of Chef in a professional kitchen.
April 21, 2021
Pet Peeves About Professional Kitchens: Escoffier Chef Instructors “Get Real” About Kitchen Life
Learn about kitchen pet peeves from Escoffier’s Chef Instructors. Avoid these missteps so you can excel in the professional kitchen!
April 16, 2021
Women’s History Month: Professional Reflections of Women In Culinary
The first publicly held celebration specifically honoring women was in 1978. An observance that honored the often overlooked contributions of...
March 31, 2021
Master Baker Colette Christian on Perseverance and Never Giving Up
Not long ago, the commercial kitchen was a man’s world. But pioneers like Master Baker Colette Christian made a space for themselves, and the female chefs that followed.
March 19, 2021
How to Find a Mentor to Help You in Your Culinary Career
You know you want to find a culinary mentor. But where should you look? Here are some resources where you find guidance throughout your culinary career.
March 15, 2021
Black History Month – The Escoffier Perspective
This month we’ve experienced a world-wide focus on Black history. Throughout February we featured Escoffier faculty and alumni, including online...
February 25, 2021
4 Traits All Restaurants Look for in Hiring New Chefs
What are the 4 traits restaurants look for when hiring new chefs? How can students learn these skills in culinary school?
February 11, 2021
Do You Eat Chaos for Breakfast? Great: You’ll Thrive in a Kitchen
Think you have what it takes to work in a commercial kitchen? Here’s how to know if you’ll thrive in this high-energy environment!
February 10, 2021
Why Culinary School is So Important For Networking and Career Building as a Chef
Networking for chefs is a career-long endeavor. But Escoffier students get a head start during culinary school. Here’s why that matters.
February 8, 2021
Is The Long-Term Chef Shortage Over…or Just Paused?
Over the past decade there was a massive shortage of trained chefs, and then COVID-19 happened. What’s next? Will the long-term shortage return?
January 25, 2021
How Chefs Can Build Standout Resumes
Tips and tricks to make your chef resume the best it can be. Share your skills, impress the hiring manager, and earn that interview!
January 20, 2021
From Education to Entrepreneur: Benefits of One-on-One Chef Mentoring
Don’t leave your dream of owning a restaurant to fate. Get a chef mentor to help you set a goal and hold you accountable.
January 4, 2021
Our Top 5 Blogs of 2020
In case you missed them, here are the most popular articles that Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts published in 2020.
December 29, 2020
How to Get a Job in the Hospitality Industry
Want a job in the hospitality industry? Whether you’re beginning your career or want a change, here are some suggested ways to get your foot in the door and stand out.
December 4, 2020
4 Non-Cooking Skills That All Chefs Need
Turns out cooking is only part of what a chef does! Here are four important non-cooking skills that chefs need to keep their kitchens running successfully.
November 11, 2020
4 Reasons Why Employers Pay More For Culinary School Graduates
Employers expect certain things out of culinary school graduates — and they may be willing to pay more to get them. So what makes a degree or diploma so valuable?
October 7, 2020
What’s a Culinary School Success Coach and Why Do You Need One?
If you run into challenges during culinary school, who can you ask for help? How about a dedicated Success Coach whose focus is supporting you through school?
September 30, 2020
Rhonda Adkins: Escoffier Graduate But Forever Student
Never stop learning…that’s Escoffier Online graduate Rhonda Adkins’ take on life. A 22 year veteran of the United States Air...
September 28, 2020
Your First Job In A Professional Kitchen
A successful culinary career requires both patience and dedication. Here are some tips for finding your first job and building your career in a professional kitchen.
July 20, 2020
Managing Your Career During COVID-19
Yesterday we were honored to have Culinary Agents founder and CEO, Alice Cheng join us for a virtual event hosted...
July 10, 2020
Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Honors 1,500+ Graduates in Virtual Commencement Ceremony
BOULDER, CO (June 25, 2020) –– More than 1,500 culinary students from Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts’ Boulder campus (residential and distance-learning online...
July 1, 2020
Community College Culinary School Versus Dedicated Culinary Schools: The Case for Specialization
Community college culinary school or dedicated culinary school...which is the right choice for you? Explore the benefits of each before you decide.
June 10, 2020
The Certified Master Chef; Ron DeSantis – Passion for the Craft
According to Chef Ron DeSantis, CMC, the key to successful ‘cheffing’ is to never stop learning. His sentiments echoed during...
June 5, 2020
Culinary School Graduates Will Require New Skills Post-COVID-19
Culinary school graduates will need to bring to the table not just an eye and taste for good and creative cuisine, but fundamental business skills in order to win in the post-COVID-19 economy.
May 18, 2020
3 Tips For Becoming an Environmentally-Conscious Chef
Your diners are becoming environmentally-conscious. Here’s how to start thinking about ways to shift your restaurant’s focus to keep and build your customer base.
May 11, 2020
3 Ways Culinary School Can Boost Your Career
If you’re seeking opportunities for career advancement, a culinary diploma could be a great way to stand out versus other job applicants.
April 13, 2020
From Escoffier Graduate to Michelin Star Restaurant Cook
Recently we caught up with Alex Weis, who went from Escoffier graduate to Michelin Star restaurant cook, to chat about...
December 14, 2019
Acing Your First Interview Out of Culinary School
This advice can help recent Boulder culinary school graduates make the most of their education leave a positive impression following their interviews.
October 24, 2019
Navigating the Culinary Job Market
Breaking into the culinary job market is exciting, if not a little intimidating. Here are a few stones to turn over first.
October 14, 2019
Business and Entrepreneurship: The Other ‘Arts’ of Culinary School
There is another art to the culinary industry - that of business and entrepreneurship. Culinary school helps you prepare for both.
July 16, 2019
Culinary Educator Workshop For Teachers: July 20, 2019
July 20, 2019 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Hone your cooking skills and take continued education classes at our Austin...
May 28, 2019
Chef Shoes: How Do You Support Yourself Safely While on the Job?
Chef shoes may seem an afterthought at first, but the right pair is a lifesaver in a busy kitchen environment.
April 30, 2019
7 Denver Chefs Join Escoffier Panel Discussion at “Making The Cut” Event
Active students and alumni gathered at Under The Sun Eatery and Pizzeria in Boulder, CO on September 26th, 2018 for...
December 11, 2018
Escoffier Launches Two Groundbreaking Online Programs
The Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is reinventing culinary education yet again in the name of the iconic and...
September 5, 2018
Understanding The Unique Qualities of The Expediter Role
The expediter role isn't close to being the most well-known role in a kitchen, but it's the most critical in terms of keeping the entire kitchen operation running.
June 15, 2018
How and where culinary arts graduates are pursuing their passions
Students have a wide variety of passions related to the culinary world. With an online culinary arts degree, they can begin their journey toward rewarding work in the industry.
May 7, 2018
