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“My whole career has been defined by connections—knowing someone who knows someone has almost always led me to my next job,” says Tina. “For chefs just starting out, I think that’s essential—realizing...

What was your education or career prior to enrolling at ICE? After graduating from the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism in 2009, I moved to New York and worked in corporate public...

For Dom, the decision to attend culinary school was an impulsive one—but that impulsive quality, the ability to jump when an opportunity arrives, is exactly what landed Dom on Food Network Star ....

As a public relations professional with a passion for cooking, I chose to pursue an externship in the field of food media at Tasting Table . My goal was to hone my skills in the kitchen while learning...

What sparked your move from pastry kitchens to focusing exclusively on chocolate? I'm a pastry chef with a huge passion for chocolate. When I was working in restaurants, everyone was using the same...

“I was working in public relations in Washington, D.C., but my mind just kept coming back to food, and I knew it was time to make a change.” After touring multiple culinary schools, Lizzie chose ICE...

Letters to a Young Chef —Daniel Boulud Perhaps more than anyone, Daniel Boulud’s career is synonymous with the notion of mentorship. His legacy (the chefs who have worked their way through his...

With so many different culinary career options , picking an externship site that fit my personal goals, schedule and experience level was an arduous task. Below are some tips that I learned along the...

In fact, growing up in Brazil, it was his lack of access to cheese that first sparked Max’s insatiable curiosity. With a diverse academic background in foreign languages, organic chemistry, and...

While this may seem indecisive to many, I think it's a natural process that many people entering the food industry go through. The beauty of the culinary world is that you can try many different roles...

At ICE, we’re committed to helping students make their dreams of a culinary career a reality. Our Office of Financial Aid can help students explore such options as grants, scholarships, out-of-state...

Selecting ICE’s Single-Origin With regard to the Chocolate Lab, the bean-to-bar equipment has arrived and is ready to be turned on, including a roaster, winnower, refiner and tempering machine....