Book Description
Top chefs often earn six-figure incomes, achieve celebrity status, and work in a field that rewards creativity, innovation, and hard work. But great chefs are made, not born, and for many, the first step up the culinary career ladder is cooking school. Since 1989, when The Guide to Cooking Schools was first published, the number of cooking programs has increased threefold and the demand for cooking professionals continues to outstrip the supply. The Guide to Cooking Schools can help aspiring chefs choose exactly the right program to suit their needs and goals.
The Guide is divided between career/professional schools and recreational programs. There are also listings for apprenticeships, wine courses, food and wine organizations, and recommended reading. At the beginning there's a brief checklist of points to consider when choosing a particular program. The listings contain information about tuition, program length and features, faculty credentials, student-to-teacher ratios, facilities, percentages of students who find employment, and more. The Guide will be useful to readers considering a career in cooking as well as those seeking an enjoyable vacation with lasting benefits.
Publisher Description
The only comprehensive, international resource of its kind, published annually and recommended by leading food and wine publications and organizations. Contains detailed descriptions of more than 1,000 schools, colleges, culinary apprenticeships, cooking vacations, wine courses, food and wine organizations, and publications worldwide. Programs for both career and home cooks.
