The Guide to Cooking Schools 1999 (11th Edition) [Paperback]

ShawGuides Inc (Author), Dorlene V. Kaplan (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Guide to Cooking Schools | Publication Date: October 1, 1998

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.

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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.

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The Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park/Year-round This independent, not-for-profit educational institution offers 21-month associate degree programs in Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry Arts, 38-month bachelor's degree programs in Culinary Arts Management and Baking and Pastry Arts Management, continuing education and nonvocational courses. Established in 1946. Accredited by ACCSCT; curricula registered with NY State Educational Dept. Curriculum: culinary. Admission dates: Associate degree 16 (8) times per year for culinary (baking and pastry) arts; bachelor's degree upper-level courses 3 times per year. Total enrollment: 2,065. 72 (50) assoc. (bachelor's) degree each admission period. 72% of applicants accepted. 85% receive financial aid. Student to teacher ratio 18:1. Facilities: 36 kitchens and bakeshops, 50,800-volume library, 2,800 instructional videos, learning resource and nutrition centers, bookstore, 4 student-run restaurants. Courses: Associate degree programs give students comprehensive, hands-on experience in the theory and techniques of foodservice. Bachelor's degree programs provide additional managerial and conceptual skills. All degree programs include 18-week paid externships off campus. Continuing Ed. Dept. offers 1- to 30-week courses in cooking, baking, and management. Faculty: Over 125 chefs and instructors from more than 20 countries, including the highest concentration of ACF-Certified Master Chefs. Costs: Estimated cost: $32,955 associate degree programs, $26,960 bachelor's degree programs (junior and senior years), $695-$15,400 cont ed courses. On-campus dorms house 1,079 students for $1,375-$2,055 per semester. Admission requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months foodservice experience, including work in a professional kitchen. Scholarships: yes. Loans: yes. Location: The 150-acre campus overlooks the Hudson River on U.S. Route 9 in Hyde Park, about 90 minutes north of New York City. Contact: Susan Weatherly, Dir. of Enrollment Services, The Culinary Institute of America.

Product Details

• Paperback: 406 pages
• Publisher: Shawguides; 11 edition (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 094583425X
• ISBN-13: 978-0945834250
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,526,536 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)