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.
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.
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.
Jennifer Lee Jackson ’08 and Justin Tootla ’09: A CIA Love Story
CIA alumni and partners Jennifer Lee Jackson ’08 and Justin Tootla ’09 share their love story—from CIA kitchens to competing on Top Chef season 23.
Twelve Top Careers in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Learn more about top hospitality management positions in our in-depth look at hospitality management careers.
What Does a Sous Chef Do? Inside This Vital Kitchen Role
Learn what a sous chef does, from their duties and responsibilities in the kitchen to their career possibilities and potential pay.
Culinary Connect and How CIA Sets You Up for Career Success
See how CIA’s Culinary Connect, advisors, and alumni network help students land externships and jobs—career support from day one.
From Passion to Profession: How to Become a Professional Baker
Whether your interest in baking was sparked by family traditions, a love of delicious food, or your favorite baking shows, there is always a…
Alumni Spotlight: Chef Skyler Hanka ’12
Discover Chef Skyler Hanka ’12, a consulting chef and educator who blends culinary expertise with nutrition to inspire healthy cooking and food as medicine.
Baker vs. Pastry Chef: Which Career Is Right for You?
Interested in turning your love for baking fresh bread into a career? You could be a professional baker.
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.