Those of you who aspire to be a top chef, studying culinary art abroad could be a good idea.
Nishant Choubey
, corporate chef,
Roseate hotels and resorts
, agrees, "The standard operating procedure and training module in culinary schools abroad is far more advanced. Students get an edge in knowledge, discipline and attitude. They are offered better salaries, exposure and better job satisfaction."
Los Angeles Trade-Tech College
,
The Culinary Institute of New York
at
Monroe College
,
Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington
,
Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
,
Kendall College School of Culinary Arts
,
The Culinary Institute of America
at Hyde Park, Le Cordon Bleu College are some of the many renowned institutes.
FRENCH CONNECTION"Le Cordon Blue in Paris is among the popular culinary schools offering courses in baking, confectionery, gastronomy, and culinary management," says educationist Karan Gupta.
Jenny Jenkins, General Manager, Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand Institute says, "Our classes are relatively small with maximum 16 students in a class and this allows learners more one-on-one time. We also provide students-only training restaurants and dual qualification wherein students receive two sets of certificates, one set from New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec) and another set which is from Le Cordon Blue."
"Our cuisine diploma helps in evolving a dish using innovation while for patisserie, students use advanced technique to make exotic chocolates and also learn design degustation, by tasting small portions and devising menus suitable for commercial kitchen," says Jenkins. Iram Mhammed Ali Shaikh, who pursued bachelor of culinary art and business degree at the institute says, "My course covered both the culinary and business aspect, providing students the skills required to succeed in the hospitality industry. "
ELIGIBILITYStudents should have completed class XII, and should be atleast 18 years of age. Some institutes require IELTS or TOEFL. At the master's level, students need to pass the English test. "If students opt for certificate or diploma courses, the previous degree requirement may be waived. In addition to this, students need to prepare their resume and a short essay on why they wish to study in a culinary school," says Gupta.
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