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.

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“You must first have the passion for what you do. Learn the absolute basics and then practice them, perfect them, and expand on them.” Chef Danko got his start in the hospitality business at the age ...

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 ...

Dr. Tim Ryan ’77 is chancellor of the Culinary Institute of America, serving as an advisor to the college’s president and leading special projects. Prior to this role, Dr. Ryan served as president of ...

Active Military and Veterans, Food is Your Future. A sense of purpose. Service. Making a difference. You’ve experienced them all in your military career, so it’s only natural to seek them in your next ...

Welcome to the Culinary Institute of America blog. Find admissions tips, campus life, cooking videos, alumni news, and more. Wherever the tomato goes, think grapes. They're both juicy, high-acid, high ...

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 ...

From cookies and cakes to petit fours and macarons, most people have at least a little sweet tooth. But some of us are inspired to do more than just eat these tasty treats; we want to bake and craft ...

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, ...

Restaurateur is one of the most difficult words for new students at the Culinary Institute of America to spell on their tests and papers. The spelling doesn’t seem logical. It would make sense that ...

For young culinarians, the crisp late-winter air can mean only one thing: the high school culinary and hospitality competition season is here! From ProStart and C-CAP to SkillsUSA, NAACP, FCCLA, and ...