Massachusetts Culinary Arts SchoolsBy Stanley Rubenti Culinary schools in Massachusetts are surrounded by very stiff competition. That’s because New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Rhode Island all boast excellent chef schools. In order for Massachusetts culinary arts schools to stay in the game, they must go out of their way to maintain their own excellent facilities and recruit expert faculty members. This is excellent news for any aspiring chefs who live in Massachusetts. Are Chef Schools Really Necessary?You might wonder how important culinary arts schools are in the restaurant industry. After all, can’t you learn most recipes through cookbooks and web sites? While you can learn a certain amount from books, only chef schools can provide you with the tools you’ll need to work in a professional kitchen. Inventory, marketing, accounting, supervising employees, and interacting with customers are not things that cookbooks can teach you about. And if that’s not reason enough to start exploring culinary arts schools, consider this: the U.S. Department of Labor points out that competition for many of the better paying jobs is tough. Without a chef degree, you probably won’t make it very far. Life in MassachusettsAlthough culinary arts schools will certainly push you, don’t feel that all of your time will be consumed with preparing food or studying for classes. Most students at chef schools in Massachusetts find plenty of time to enjoy a Red Sox ballgame at Fenway Park, take a drive in the countryside to enjoy the fall foliage, visit Cape Cod and other seaside towns, or take weekend getaways to cities like Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Providence. Massachusetts is a great place to live. If you’re serious about pursuing a chef education, add Massachusetts to your list of places to study. 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 11:12 AM
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