Is culinary school worth the investment in terms of money and time?
This is a question posed by hundreds of thousands of people as they enter the culinary field. Is it worth spending the money to go to culinary school when I can just work my way up in the industry?
Culinary schools have long been more of a trade school to train potential cooks in the culinary field. However, in the ‘90s, the Culinary Institute of America put in a concerted effort to professionalize the career of chef, and therefore give more value to their school, by educating their students on more than just technical skills.
But as the systemic and cultural pitfalls of the restaurant industry have become more apparent in recent years, people are leaving the industry in droves, and even fewer are looking to enter. So as more culinary schools close their doors, how do educational institutions answer the question - is culinary school worth it?
Guests:
Krishnendu Ray
His book | His faculty bio
Beth Forrest
Her faculty bio
Hanalei Souza
Her website | Instagram | Her book
Annika Altura
Kiah Fuller
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