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Navigate a career transition into the culinary industry! Uncover real-world stories, advice, and resources for individuals looking to make a transformative pivot to pursue their passion.
Culinary School for Home Cooks: Making the Leap from Amateur to Professional
Curious about taking your home cooking to the next level? Learn about the key skills, mindset, and training that turn passion into a professional career.
Start the New Year Right: Why January Is the Perfect Time to Begin Culinary School
Considering a career change to culinary arts? See why January can be ideal for starting culinary school and how you could set yourself up for success.
6 Skills You Can Learn in Culinary School That You Can’t Get on the Job
What can culinary school teach that restaurant kitchens can't? From food science to business skills, explore 6 education-based competencies that can accelerate your culinary career.
How Escoffier Can Support Career Changers: Real Student Stories
Real stories of career changers who found success in culinary arts. Learn how Escoffier's programs can support working adults making the transition.
Culinary Careers for Introverts vs. Extroverts
Discover culinary careers for introverts and extroverts. From R&D chefs to event coordinators, find roles that could match your personality and strengths.
Online vs. On-Campus: Which Culinary Education Path is Right for You?
From buzzing campus kitchens to flexible online lessons, see which culinary school experience matches your lifestyle and learning style.
From Corporate Burnout to Culinary Fulfillment: The Great Career Pivot
Ready for a culinary career change? Learn how professionals pivot from corporate jobs to food industry success with strategic planning and education.
Can You Work While Going to Culinary School? Here’s How It Works at Escoffier
Discover how Escoffier’s flexible online programs can make it possible to work while attending culinary school, plus tips for balancing both successfully.
Five Escoffier Alumni Share: Why I Chose This School
Five Escoffier alumni share how they overcame doubts about culinary school—from costs to credentials to online learning.
How Escoffier Programs Can Fit Different Career Stages
Whether you’re a recent grad or a professional looking to advance your career, Escoffier’s culinary programs offer flexible options to support your goals
From Saving Lives to Feeding Souls: Kevin Fuller’s Culinary Journey
Discover how Escoffier graduate Kevin Fuller went from a 29-year EMS veteran to MasterChef competitor—and why it's never too late to pursue your dreams.
Military to Culinary: Why Veterans Can Excel in Professional Kitchens
Veterans can bring discipline, grit, and teamwork to the kitchen. See how culinary school can be a powerful next step after military service.
How You Can Get Your First Job in a Professional Kitchen
Learn how to land your first professional kitchen job with entry-level salary data, essential skills, interview tips, and career advancement strategies.
From Drafting to Dining: How Marc Mole Reinvented His Life Through Culinary Arts
Think it’s too late to start over? Follow Marc Mole’s journey from architect to chef, and how culinary school helped him shape a second career with purpose.
Where to Learn Culinary Arts Without Leaving Alberta
No campus? No problem. Albertans can study with real chefs and gain hands-on experience through Escoffier’s online programs.
How You Can Become a Personal or Private Chef
Explore how to become a personal or private chef, the key differences, required skills, and how culinary school can support your career goals.
Five Expert Insights on Landing Your Next Restaurant Job
Looking for a new job in the restaurant and hospitality industry? We offer expert insights that could help you land your next job!
Why Older Students Should Consider Culinary School
Think you’re too established for a new career? Research says otherwise. See why culinary school can work at any age.
The Future of Culinary Education Is Here: This Is What It Looks Like
As the world changes, so does culinary school. Here’s what the future of culinary education might have in store.
What Do Pastry Chefs Do? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Role, Responsibilities, and Realities
Find out what it takes to work in a bakery or pastry department. What is it really like to be a pastry chef, and how can you get started?
A Day in the Life of an Online Culinary Student
See how online culinary school can fit into a busy schedule with flexible classes, hands-on training, and personalized instructor support.
Kitchen Hierarchy Explained: Different Jobs in the Brigade de Cuisine
Dive into the French cooking brigade system and discover the chefs who keep kitchens running smoothly.
Pastry Chef vs. Baker: What’s the Difference?
Bakers and pastry chefs begin with a similar skill set. But each goes on to specialize in a different branch of the baking world. Discover the difference!
Geno Vento’s Story: Culinary School & Redefining Philly’s Famous Geno’s Steaks
Learn why Geno Vento, heir of Geno’s Steaks, decided a culinary education at Escoffier might be the next best step for his iconic Philly cheesesteak sandwich.
How You Can Become a Food Photographer
Learn what food photographers do, how to find clients, and the skills and gear you may need to capture stunning food photos in this guide to food photography.
Top Remote Culinary Jobs: A Brief Guide
Discover remote culinary jobs, from food photography to nutrition coaching, and learn how to turn your passion for food into a flexible career.
7 Side Hustles Great Cooks and Chefs Can Start for Extra Cash
If you’re a cook looking for extra cash, consider one of these culinary side hustles. Options include catering events, selling food products, and blogging.
How You Can Become a Baker
Do you dream of becoming a baker? Find out how to get the training you may need to become a baker in this essential guide for beginners.
Culinary School Pros and Cons: How to Decide If It’s For You
Discover the pros and cons of culinary school to decide if it's right for you. Explore the potential career benefits and downsides in this helpful guide.
How to Become a Holistic Nutritionist
Considering a career as a holistic nutritionist? Explore training, certification, and career paths to get you there.
What Does a Holistic Health Practitioner Do?
Learn more about the role of holistic health practitioners and how you could build a holistic health career as a nutrition and wellness professional.
How to Become a Food Critic: A Step-By-Step Guide
Thinking about becoming a food critic? Learn more about this exciting career, and how a culinary school degree or diploma could help you break into it.
The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Home-Based Catering Business
Here are the key steps to follow to start a home-based catering business.
Is Culinary School a Waste of Money?
Debating culinary school: Is it a smart investment or a costly mistake? Weigh the pros and cons, costs, and alternatives to make an informed choice.
Learning How to Cook: A Guide for Beginners
If you want to learn how to cook, start here. Tips for practicing techniques, conversion tables, and how to take the next steps beyond beginner.
15 Culinary Careers Outside of the Kitchen
Explore how a culinary education can open doors to diverse culinary careers outside the kitchen, from food styling to nutrition.
From Desk Job to Pitmaster: A Culinary Journey with Escoffier Graduate Michael Fields
Find out how Escoffier graduate Michael Fields went from an office job in finance to a Texas barbecue pit.
The Difference Between a Professional Cook & a Chef
Curious about the main differences between a professional chef and cook? Here are the key distinctions between each of these important kitchen roles!
What Skills Do You Need to Become a Chef?
Discover the essential skills needed to become a successful chef who can excel in the culinary world.
What Is a Saucier? Roles & Responsibilities of Sauce Chefs
Dive into the unique world of a saucier chef and explore their role, career path, and responsibilities in the kitchen.
