Cooking used to be seen as a hobby, but these days it's looked upon as a smart career decision. No wonder--with America's ever-growing love for fine dining, the culinary arts is one of the fastest growing professional fields. In fact, the industry is predicted to have 3 million new positions by 2005 (Newsweek, July 7, 1997). How's that for job security?

With such a bright future ahead for the foodservice industry, career opportunities are virtually unlimited. We have assembled the top culinary schools which have specialized its curriculum for job- and career-oriented students. Students will find education to prepare them for professional culinary careers and advancement opportunities.

Most culinary curriculum's are structured to ensure that all diploma graduates receive a diversified education in culinary arts. This progressive, comprehensive education provides students the fundamentals needed to follow their chosen culinary career path.

Hot Programs FYI

• Baking & Pastry
• Culinary Arts
• Hospitality & Restaurant Management

School Selection FYI

If you really want to attend a culinary school or culinary institute, how do you go about choosing one? We have a selected a handful of the most prestigious schools for our directory, and new entries are added frequently. To help you with your culinary school search, here are some things to consider:

• Location
• Facilities
• Cost
• Class Size
• Length and Type of Program
• Accreditation
• Reputation

Studying the culinary arts can take you beyond simple sustenance and refreshment. It can prepare you for a whole lifetime of giving other people experiences to savor and cherish. Request information from one our culinary schools and kickstart your culinary career today!