More than 300
Recruiters to Actively Seek Students on November 4
Media Contact:
Jeff Levine
Communications Manager
845-451-1372
j_levine@culinary.edu
Hyde Park, NY – Career fairs at The Culinary Institute of America continue to set attendance records for recruiters, reflecting both the
marketability of the college’s students and the strength of career
opportunities in the food world, no matter where the economy stands as a whole.
On November 4, there will be 324 recruiters representing 131 different
employers at the CIA, actively pursuing recent and soon-to-be graduates. This
is one of the largest career fairs ever hosted by the college, attracting even
more than the 280 recruiters who came in February 2014.
“Employers are breaking down the door,” says Theresa
Hopkins, CIA director of career services. “As the economy improves, food
companies are experiencing a noticeable shortage of qualified employees, and they
know the level of quality in both skill and professionalism they will get from
our students and alumni.”
Recruiters represent well-known stand-alone restaurants,
restaurant groups, resorts, supermarkets, healthcare facilities, event
planners, research & development companies, and many more areas of the
foodservice industry. They explain why they come to the CIA to hire for a wide
range of positions in kitchens and dining rooms and on management tracks in a short
video.
More than 700 students and alumni are expected to attend. Among
the 23 first-time companies seeking CIA-trained men and women are Dominique Ansel Bakery and the Kessler Collection Hotels, a group of
luxury and boutique hotels around the U.S.
After capping the number of recruiters at previous career
fairs due to venue space issues, the Student Recreation Center gymnasium and
multi-purpose room have been reconfigured to fit more employers. Despite the
additional space, there remains a waiting list. Recruiters who could not fit
into this event will be first on the list to attend the next career fair in
February.
In addition to the career fairs on the Hyde Park, NY campus, now held five times a year, the CIA’s California and Texas campuses each held well-attended “Career Networking Days” in October.
Photo Caption and Hi-Res Image
Students at The Culinary Institute of America have
tremendous networking opportunities, as hundreds of foodservice and hospitality
companies come to the college's Hyde Park campus each year to actively recruit
them. (Photo credit: CIA/Nicola Shayer)
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Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is an independent,
not-for-profit college offering associate and bachelor's degrees with majors in
culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, culinary science, and applied food
studies, as well as certificate programs in culinary arts and wine and beverage
studies. As the world's premier culinary college, the CIA provides thought leadership
in the areas of health & wellness, sustainability, and world cuisines &
cultures through research and conferences. The CIA has a network of 46,000
alumni that includes industry leaders such as Grant Achatz,
Anthony Bourdain, Roy Choi, Cat Cora, Dan Coudreaut, Steve Ells, Johnny Iuzzini,
Charlie Palmer, and Roy Yamaguchi. The CIA also offers courses for
professionals and enthusiasts, as well as consulting services in support of
innovation for the foodservice and hospitality industry. The college has
campuses in Hyde Park, NY; St. Helena, CA; San Antonio, TX; and Singapore.
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