Fatima Ali traveled across the world to her new home at CIA with only a passport, three suitcases, and a dream. And despite social pressure in her native country of Pakistan to pursue an “auspicious” ...

We know you’re as committed as we are to helping students learn and succeed—and we’d like to help you. Here are some education resources from CIA to spark a passion in your students for culinary arts ...

Texas native Chad Robertson didn’t set out to be a maverick of the baking world when he enrolled in the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. “I figured if I learned how to cook, I’d always ...

It’s all about pride. If you have it in your profession, you will have it in your uniform, no matter what your walk of life. With the chef’s uniform, there is more at stake than just keeping the ...

If you love providing guests with exceptional experiences, there are few more impactful positions you can have than restaurant manager. It’s an exciting and well-paid leadership role that varies ...

Why Choose Baking as a Career? Maybe you relish the comforting smell of freshly baked bread in the morning. Or nothing beats the satisfaction of crafting a perfect batch of macarons. Whatever your ...

What do you think of when someone mentions wanting to be their own boss as a chef? Owning and running your own restaurant? Operating a catering business? Those are some of the more obvious options, ...

Interested in turning your love for baking fresh bread into a career? You could be a professional baker. Do you also love the thrill of completing finely detailed decorations and executing complex ...

If you work in the kitchen, are you a chef, or are you a cook? It’s a simple question, but the answer depends on your position, responsibilities, and even what type of kitchen you’re working in.

Author Madeleine White ’29 is a Food Business Management major. Here at CIA, we offer many small- and large-scale competitions. From SkillsUSA to our on-campus events like CIA Chili Cook-Off or Cookie ...

Butter or Crisco? The never-ending debate. Which gives the most height? Which has the most flavor? In my Culinary Chemistry class, we experimented to find out. In this lab exercise, we tested the ...

Whether your interest in baking was sparked by family traditions, a love of delicious food, or your favorite baking shows, there is always a need for more passionate bakers. If you want to make a ...