Twenty Top Paying Careers in the Food Industry (With Salary Info)
Explore high-paying careers in food, across culinary, business, hospitality, and research fields, including salaries.
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How to Become a Food Critic: Mastering the Craft of Food Evaluation
Food criticism is one of the most unique careers in the food and media world.
How to Become a Cake Decorator and Build a Creative Career
A cake decorator is a culinary professional who designs and decorates cakes for celebrations, special events, and retail sale, transforming baked goods into finished,…
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The Complete Guide to Opening a Successful Bakery: From Concept to Grand Opening
Opening your own bakery can be a fulfilling way to grow your baking career. However, it requires hard work, financial investment, and entrepreneurial skills.
Alumni in the News: May 2026
CIA alumni are always cooking up something interesting. Here are just a few examples of CIA alumni in the news for May 2026.
How to Become a Food and Beverage Director: Salary, Skills, and Career Path
At the most luxurious hotels and biggest restaurant groups, it’s the food and beverage director who calls the shots.
How to Become a Chocolatier: Training, Skills, and Career Path
Do you love chocolate? You’re not alone, as chocolate reigns supreme as the most popular confectionery treat, especially in the United States.
Alumni in the News: April 2026
CIA alumni are always cooking up something interesting. Here are just a few examples of CIA alumni in the news for April 2026.
CIA’s Annual Cookie Bake-Off Brings Out the Best Bakers
CIA’s annual Cookie Bake-Off showcased student creativity, teamwork, and baking talent as 12 teams competed to craft original cookies.
Culinary Connect: Finding Jobs and So Much More
Culinary Connect is a free online service for CIA students with 3,200+ internship and job database of back-of-the-house, pastry, and hospitality positions.
What It Takes to Become a Michelin Star Chef: a Step-by-Step Career Guide
Earning a Michelin star for your restaurant signals to diners and the culinary world that they should expect the “best of the best” the…
Student Spotlight: Khamaree Howard
Student Khamaree Howard shares her CIA journey, hands-on training, leadership, and goals to mentor others and open her own restaurant.
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