Careers at CIA
Bring Your Talent to the Culinary Institute of America?
When you join CIA, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a community that helps prepare the next generation of leaders in culinary, food, beverage, and hospitality.
With opportunities across four campuses, CIA offers rewarding careers in a supportive environment where collaboration, innovation, and professional growth are encouraged. Your expertise, ideas, and contributions help drive our mission forward every day.
Explore open positions and take the next step in your career with CIA
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CIA Jobs—New York Campus
CIA’s main campus in Hyde Park, NY, is unmatched by any other culinary school in the world—not just because of its world-class facilities and reputation for excellence in food education but also for the advanced pedigree of fellow faculty, staff, and students.
CIA Jobs—California Campus
Spanning two locations in the heart of Wine Country—CIA at Greystone in St. Helena and CIA at Copia in Napa—CIA California is the perfect place to launch or continue a career dedicated to food and wine excellence.
CIA Jobs—Texas Campus
CIA Texas is home to a community of food lovers from diverse backgrounds who share a special interest in Latin cuisine (among other culinary specialties).
CIA Jobs—Remote (U.S.)
Individuals passionate about education, hospitality, and food can join CIA’s team through select remote work opportunities. While operations are primarily campus-based, limited remote roles are available, especially in CIA’s online degree programs. Applicants must be located in and authorized to work in the U.S.
About Employment at CIA
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) offers competitive salaries and superior benefits plans, including medical and dental, paid time off plans, and generous retirement matching. CIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment, in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other federal, state, and local laws. CIA does not discriminate against applicants, employees, or students on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, religion, disability, medical condition as defined under applicable state law, age, genetic information, marital status, military service or veteran status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, or any other protected group or classification under federal or state laws or regulations. These principles also apply to admissions, financial aid, academic matters, career services, counseling, housing, employment policies, scholarship programs, medical services, and all other programs and activities available at CIA. CIA, pursuant to Title IX, Title VII, and state laws, also prohibits sexual harassment, which includes sexual assault and sexual violence. Should you require further information, please visit our Consumer Information page. For information regarding CIA’s medical benefits, please visit the Anthem website, and enter employer number 06-0653264.