An ICE career services advisor checks in an ICE student for the bi-annual career fair

Career Services and Resources

Dream Big. Work Hard. Let Us Help.

You can see your success ahead. ICE's career placement team partners with students and alumni in realizing their culinary and hospitality career goals — every step of the way.

ICE graduates have gone on to work with some of the country's finest chefs and hospitality professionals.

Over the years, ICE alumni have won top industry awards and accolades, including James Beard Awards, Food & Wine “Best New Chefs” acclaim and more. The nationwide network of ICE career program graduates, alumni, employers and culinary leaders is truly impressive.

What ICE can Offer You

A student talks with recruiters at an ICE Career fair organized by ICE career resources

Opening Doors

Within the course of every student’s education is a moment when they ask, “What do I want my career to look like?” The  experienced advisors of the ICE career services team provide students with personal mentoring and professional guidance, and most importantly, leverage ICE’s extensive network of contacts to open doors to the industry’s leading employers.

A student gives the thumbs up with chefs at the CityMeals Chefs' Tribute event

Networking & Volunteer Opportunities

ICE regularly provides students with the opportunity to work alongside some of the biggest names in the food industry. Whether it’s working a cookbook launch in ICE’s own demonstration kitchen or volunteering offsite at one of city's high-profile food events, each culinary opportunity is a chance to expand your industry network.

ICE alum Simone Tong with her mentor Wylie Dufresne

ICE Alumni

ICE is incredibly proud of its alumni and their accomplishments. From Michelin three-star restaurants and prestigious roles in food media, to acclaimed restaurant groups and luxury hotels, our alumni continue to win awards and honors, and most importantly, jobs!

ICE graduate Chef Anthony Ricco at the Institute of Culinary Education

Chefs for Hire

When employers seek the best, they look to ICE. Our graduates enter the industry with the skills, confidence and ambition that helps them succeed in a wide range of roles throughout the food and hospitality industries. What's more, the ICE career resources team offer employers a seamless way to advertise opportunities to the ICE community.