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What Is the World Association of Chefs’ Societies?
The World Association of Chefs’ Societies is a prestigious global association for culinarians across disciplines and international borders. Find out more.
October 27, 2021
Career Options for Ex-Chefs
Looking for a culinary career change? Here are some popular options for those who want to hang up the chef's hat and try something new.
October 15, 2021
The Importance of Measurement in the Kitchen
In order to know what needs a dash more, you need to start out by measuring in the kitchen.
October 6, 2021
The Essential Glossary of Cooking Terms for the Culinary Arts
Culinary professionals must be familiar with culinary terms! Browse this glossary of French cooking terms for immersion in the language of the kitchen.
September 27, 2021
Food Styling Tips From Escoffier Chefs
Escoffier Chef Instructor and food stylist for film and television Billie Sutton shares some of her top food styling tips and ideas.
August 25, 2021
How New Chefs Can Stand Out in the Kitchen
If you’re a new chef who wants to make a great impression, read through our roundup of important chef skills and tips for success.
August 4, 2021
How Much Education Do You Need to Be a Chef?
With so many different paths to becoming a chef, how much education do you actually need? Find out the truth about what you need to know, and how you can learn it.
July 30, 2021
The Highest Paying Culinary Jobs and Positions
Culinary salaries vary based on education, experience, market, and more. Learn about five of the highest paying culinary jobs to see if they may be a good fit for you.
July 7, 2021
From Motorsports to Making Tortes: Escoffier Certified Master Pastry Chef® Frank Vollkommer
Meet Certified Master Pastry Chef®, Culinary Olympics Gold Medalist, Escoffier Director of Culinary Industry Development, and motorcycle racer Frank Vollkommer. Learn about his impressive culinary career.
June 21, 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
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
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
4 Ways All Chefs Should Handle Food Critics
Everyone dining at your restaurant might be a critic. How do you prepare?
March 3, 2021
Correcting Some Common Kitchen Disasters
Kitchen calamities happen to everyone. That’s just part of learning to cook! Keep a cool head and use these tricks to fix some common kitchen disasters.
February 17, 2021
A Brief History Of The Chef’s Uniform
From symbolism to double uses, explore a brief history of the chef’s uniform, how it came to be, and why it’s such an honor to wear.
January 11, 2021
Escoffier Appoints Certified Master Pastry Chef® Frank Vollkommer As Director Of Culinary Industry Development
One of Only 11 Certified Master Pastry Chefs in the Country, Vollkommer Joins Escoffier to Develop Industry Relationships and Non-Degree...
January 11, 2021
The 4 Myths of Cooking That All Chefs Must Address
Taking place behind closed doors, the world of the professional chef is a mystery to many. Here are 4 common cooking myths, and the true story of each.
December 16, 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
3 Tips for Properly Managing Food Costs
Proper food cost management is the difference between a restaurant that struggles and one that thrives. Learn three tips to help protect your bottom line!
November 4, 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 Graduate Quyen Trinh Elevates the Vietnamese Dining Experience by opening Anise Modern Vietnamese Eatery
Quyen Trinh is a graduate of the Escoffier Diploma in Culinary Arts program at the Boulder Campus and owner of...
June 24, 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
Escoffier’s Pandemonium Pizza Party with Chef Ben Robinson
Wow! What a fun demonstration by Chef Ben Robinson yesterday. We had approximately 500 viewers for Chef Ben’s Pandemonium Pizza...
May 15, 2020
Making the Most of Thanksgiving as a Working Chef
Chefs have a lot on their plates during major holidays, especially when they have to manage personal and professional responsibilities. Learn how to manage them effectively.
November 5, 2019
Looking at the Projected Job Outlook for Chefs
Culinary students and professional chefs alike should welcome the good news about projected employment growth throughout the culinary world.
October 14, 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
Tapping into staff experience to create delicious new dishes
Collaboration in the kitchen is a vital consideration for all chefs, whether they're right out of culinary school or have many years of experience.
January 16, 2019
4 Underrated Kitchen Tools
Every chef has a preferred kitchen device, and many times chefs favor the most versatile options.
July 25, 2018
Every Role in a Professional Kitchen is a Key Ingredient
Here are some of the indispensable jobs that professionals perform behind the scenes every day at restaurants, catering companies and institutional dining facilities.
June 26, 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
The rise of Chef-Influencers: It’s more than just cooking skills
Chef influencers are a unique breed.
February 27, 2018
What is “cowboy cooking” and what can chefs learn from it
When cowboys were hungry, they either needed to prepare dinner themselves or look around for the nearest chuck wagon. Here's what professional chefs can learn from life on the range.
January 22, 2018
Essential Tips To Improve Your Cooking Skills
These are some simple techniques and tactics you can adopt that can take your cooking skills to the next level.
September 21, 2017
How To Store Your Dairy Products
Here's what you should know about properly storing your food, so all of your culinary creations turn out delicious - and safe.
March 6, 2017
Culinary Secrets From The Top Chefs
There’s an expression I love: “choreographed chaos.” What it means: An efficient kitchen staff operates quickly, . quietly, and keeps...
February 17, 2017
Changing Up The Menu
Restaurants take different approaches to menu-building and some changes are more successful than others.
April 25, 2016
