Friday, December 27, 2013

An Introduction To Culinary Schools And What They Offer

By Girish Jaju


Over the past couple of years, more and more schools have started to offer programs in culinary arts; and this is mainly because a lot of people have started to get interested in turning the passion they have for food and cooking into a career. Aside from being a solid stepping stone for people who want to become professional chefs, however, culinary schools offer a lot more since they also cater to individuals who are just interested to learn more about food and cooking so they can become better at cooking for their friends and family. If you are in the process of deciding whether or not to enroll in a culinary school, here are some information which might help you.

Culinary schools are schools or educational institutions which offer formal education and training to individuals who are looking to learn more about the art and science of cooking and food preparation. Some of the programs that most culinary schools are able to offer today include programs in culinary arts, culinary management, baking and pastry arts, hospitality management, and restaurant management.

There are two principal types of culinary schools and they are traditional and online culinary schools. Traditional culinary schools are those that require students to attend classes onsite. Like other types of traditional schools, they have actual classrooms and facilities where classes are held. Online culinary schools, on the other hand, are schools that offer classes on the internet. Unlike traditional culinary schools which have scheduled classes and exams, online culinary schools usually allow students to take their classes and exams at their own pace.

Before going to culinary school, you need to know that there are several things that you need to take into consideration. One would be the kind of program you would be taking. Deciding on the program that you want to take is important, particularly if you would be attending a culinary school to get the academic and practical knowledge you need to have a successful career in the food service industry. You should also choose the type of culinary school you want to enroll in based on the kind of financial and personal situation you are in. For instance, if you already have a full-time job or are a mother with young children, then going to an online school might be your best bet. On the other hand, if you are looking to change careers or have just graduated from high school, then going to a conventional school might be a much better choice.

As soon as you have decided that enrolling in a culinary school is something that you want to do, you would then have to choose a school to apply to; however, due to the large number of culinary schools today, choosing one might be a bit challenging. To make the task of choosing easier, you could try to get as much information as possible about each of the schools you are interested in and consult with friends or relatives who have already studied at a culinary school in the past.

After you have chosen a culinary school, you would then need to go through the application process. Generally, the process of applying to culinary schools is similar to the process of applying to other schools. You would need to submit a number of requirements as well as take an entrance exam and undergo an interview; however, the process can still greatly vary from one culinary school to the next. Because of this, you should make sure that you would be checking with your chosen school so you can get accurate information about everything you need to do and submit prior to enrolling.




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