Career changer or transfer student? CIA welcomes adult learners and accepts transfer credits so you can start your culinary ...

“I’m taking the knowledge, the enthusiasm, the passion that I got every day from my chef-instructors and sharing it with my students. CIA gave me the confidence, and I pass that on to them.” Darcy ...

“I loved going to CIA—it was the time of my life, and it’s offered me the time of my life until I retire!” Fair Lawn, NJ native Christine Nunn is a big fan of picnics, so much so she adopted the ...

Vice President—Research and Development, Outback Steakhouse and Fleming’s Prime Steak Chef Clifford Pleau is the vice president of research and development for all of the Outback Steakhouse and ...

“CIA has an outstanding reputation. I did not attend culinary school for the same reasons that most people do. I wanted to understand basic culinary techniques in order to be a better clinician.” Sara ...

“CIA puts you on such another level. It opened so many doors for me and put me at the front of the line with employers.” Risking a successful career and your life’s savings to open your own burger ...

“I learned the basics of many important aspects needed to be a successful chef, restaurateur, or hotelier at CIA. These included creativity, innovation, teamwork, cleanliness, organization, and ...

Author Sarah Rolph ’22/’26 is a Culinary Science major. “It is one of the unique CIA experiences that I will remember, and it will impact my perspective throughout my career.” One of my favorite parts ...

Author Sarah Rolph ’22/’26 is a Culinary Science major. Getting a job after college is a daunting task. When I first started at CIA, I remember building my résumé, going to interviews, researching ...

Kelly McIntyre ’13 is a lecturing instructor of Hospitality and Service Management at CIA in Hyde Park, NY, where she brings more than a decade in hospitality and culinary management experience. She ...

Have you dreamed of becoming a renowned chef or running your own restaurant or bakery? How about exploring a career as an event planner, food policy advocate, or even a food technologist? You’ve come ...

Combine the yeast with the water in a bowl and stir to dissolve. Add the flours and the salt to the yeast and mix by hand with a wooden spoon, or in an electric mixer on medium speed using the dough ...