Alumni Spotlight: Sidney Rubenstein ’22
CIA alum Sidney Rubenstein ’22 shares his journey from student to private chef for the NY Jets and Red Bulls and contestant on Netflix’s Next Gen Chef.
Careers Blog Posts
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Inside Restaurant Management: Roles, Skills, and Salary Info
Get the full details on the job of a restaurant manager, including required skills, responsibilities, and pay in our guide to restaurant management.
Should You Be a Cook or Chef? Titles, Training, and Kitchen Roles Explained
Learn the differences between a chef and cook, including responsibility and salaries, in our cook vs chef comparison.
How to Become a Personal Chef: Skills, Training, and Career Guide (Plus Salary Info)
Learn how to become a personal chef with our guide to the skills, responsibilities, and requirements of this culinary career.
Is a Career in Baking Right for You? Job Titles, Career Paths, and Salary Info
Discover baking jobs and pastry positions that are perfect for you in our guide to career opportunities in baking.
The Ultimate Pastry Chef Career Guide: Steps, Skills, and What to Expect (with Salary Info)
Learn how to become a pastry chef with our guide to the education, skills, and experiences essential for any baking or pastry career.
Alumni Spotlight: Timothy Fisher ’15
Interview with Food Business Management graduate Timothy Fisher ’15. Timothy shares his experience at CIA and his pride in his education.
Faculty Spotlight: Matthew Calidonna ’13
Learn more about CIA instructor and alum Matthew Calidonna ’13. He shares his story about his time in the food industry and his passion for teaching at CIA.
CIA Externship Spotlight: Katchy Nnonyelu ’26 on Externship at Tatiana by Kwame Onwauchi ’13
Katchy Nnonyelu describes a day in the life as a CIA student with a culinary externship (paid internship) at Tatiana in New York City.
Attending CIA Career Fair as a College Freshman
Recommendations for CIA Freshmen who attend the CIA Career Fair, to see what possible opportunities there are and to practice professional interview skills.
Club Spotlight: Womxn—Women in Leadership Q&A
The Womxn club is a student organized club at CIA.
Creating Career Connections
At CIA, we have a career fair on campus each semester with the best companies & restaurants in the industry. In Spring 2024, 150 companies connected with CIA students.