Maine Culinary Arts SchoolsBy Stanley Rubenti Even though it is a relatively small state, Maine has an excellent selection of quality chef schools that can prepare you for the larger restaurant industry. For although the U.S. Department of Labor predicts favorable growth for food preparers and chefs, it’s very quick to point out that competition for many of the top paying jobs is quite fierce. Without the training and certification that only a cooking school can provide, it’s doubtful that you’ll get very far on your own. Benefits of Attending Cooking School in MaineMany aspiring chefs find it pleasant to attending cooking schools in a place that offers peace and quiet. In Maine, you won’t have many of the distractions, pollution, noise, or congestion of larger urban centers. In addition, most of the chef schools situated in Maine are in close proximity to the ocean. When it comes to lobster, craps, oysters, and clams, the various chef schools in Maine will provide you with some of the freshest seafood ingredients imaginable. At the very least, make sure you leave culinary school with a few clam chowder recipes under your belt. Benefits of Living in MaineMany students who graduate from cooking school in Maine decide to stay put instead of relocating to places such as New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago. And why not? Maine has an excellent selection of five-star restaurants like Goldenrod Kiss in York or Newick’s Seafood Restaurant in Portland. These fine establishments can go head-to-head with anything you might find in more populated regions of the country, not to mention that many of the chef schools in the area will have close ties with local restaurants. So finding employment after you graduate can be relatively easy. You can take advantage of the excellent culinary educations Maine has to offer. SourcesAbout the AuthorA freelance writer, Stanley Rubenti currently lives in Bangkok where he writes columns for a variety of publications. Stanley holds a B.A. in history.
Posted on May 4, 2006 at 11:03 AM
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