CULINARY SCHOOLS - International Culinary Center
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CULINARY SCHOOLS - International Culinary Center
NEW YORK CIT Y • CALIFORNIA Founded as the French Culinary Institute CULINARY AND WINE EDUCATION WORLD EXPERTS 30 SUCCESS ONE OF THE MOST HONORED CULINARY SCHOOLS IN THE WORLD YEARS OF WORLD - CLASS DEANS ALUMNI SUCCESS STORIES D I G I TA L V I E W B O O K - N E W YO R K C I T Y ABOUT ICC The maximum education in the minimum amount of time: International Culinary Center’s first-rate education is designed for real-world achievement. Through our award-winning, Total Immersion curriculum, learn the fundamentals from experienced chef-instructors who expect the best from you. Our intensive, fast-track programs set you on a path for professional success in just months. “It is truly amazing what ICC accomplishes with their students in as little as six months. It is the equivalent of years of a traditional apprenticeship.” —Alain Ducasse, chef and restaurateur Why Teach Technique? It comes down to this: you have to know the classics to do the modern. The core of ICC’s Total Immersion hands-on education is technique. From day 1, you’ll learn fundamental techniques to keep building upon throughout your culinary training, and your lifetime. These classical techniques, first codified by the French, open the door to all different cuisines. It’s the skills and confidence you learn at ICC, merged with your own ambition, that sets the rhythm for your career. From entrepreneurial alumni like Bobby Flay, Dan Barber, David Chang and Christina Tosi to legendary deans including Jacques Pépin and Jacques Torres, ICC cultivates talent. With more than 15,000 alumni from 80 countries over the past three decades, our school is well-connected and will work with you throughout your career. WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION AWARD-WINNING 30+ YEARS OF SUCCESS CALL: 888-324-2433 EMAIL: [email protected] | ABOUT ICC 2 D I G I TA L V I E W B O O K - N E W YO R K C I T Y WORLD-CLASS INSPIRATION Deans + Founder Our deans and founder are the standard for excellence in the industry. They created ICC’s award-winning curriculum, and always bring their accomplishments and experiences to the table. Over the decades, their vision and guidance have led ICC to earn worldwide respect. No other school can come close to this A-list of talent. Chef-Instructors We train excellent chefs to be exceptional teachers. Not only do lead instructors have a minimum 10 years’ fine dining experience under their toques, they are devoted to helping students flourish. Each level in Culinary and Pastry brings a different instructor—and an exciting new chapter of learning. Many graduates keep in touch with their instructors, and come back to visit. “My chef-instructors had high expectations for me, which I now have for myself.” —Culinary Arts graduate LEGENDARY DEANS VISIONARY FOUNDER EXPERT INSTRUCTORS CALL: 888-324-2433 EMAIL: [email protected] | ABOUT ICC 3 D I G I TA L V I E W B O O K - N E W YO R K C I T Y ICC LOCATIONS Our New York City campus offers access to some of the best cuisine in the world from its home base of stylish Soho. Our Silicon Valley campus gives access to some of the best California vineyards and farm-to-table cooking. Both schools serve as the international “center” of your journey, with experiences beyond the kitchen. You supply the desire; we’ll help you develop your craft, earn your diploma and gain confidence, providing a solid return on your investment. CALIFORNIA NEW YORK CITY ICC’s authentic study-abroad Italian Culinary program takes place in the U.S. and our sister school, ALMA, in Parma, Italy. NEW YORK CITY CALIFORNIA ITALY CALL: 888-324-2433 EMAIL: [email protected] | ABOUT ICC 4 D I G I TA L V I E W B O O K - N E W YO R K C I T Y PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS “There are just a few culinary schools in this country that are worth the money, the time and the sacrifice and ICC would be one of them.” ANTHONY BOURDAIN, CHEF, AUTHOR AND T V PERSONALIT Y CALL: 888-324-2433 EMAIL: [email protected] | PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS 5 D I G I TA L V I E W B O O K - N E W YO R K C I T Y PROFESSIONAL CULINARY ARTS ICC is the school for serious cooks. Visit our landmark NYC school and you’ll feel the sense of purpose and passion, as students learn by building skill upon skill. The award-winning Culinary Arts diploma program is rooted in classic technique as the foundation for all cuisines; it puts students on the fast track to a culinary career in just 6 months by day, 9-14 months for evening schedules. Developed by our deans—legendary chefs Jacques Pépin, André Soltner and Alain Sailhac—the hands-on curriculum teaches you how to think about cooking. All lead chef-instructors have worked in top kitchens for a decade or more. The 600-hour program is comprised of 400 hours at school and a 200-hour paid externship, giving students a chance to translate their new professional skills to a real-world context before graduation. At its core, ICC is student-centered: Every student has an individual workstation in our kitchens, a major difference between ICC and other schools. Student Services offers constant support, skills and business workshops are available, the student-to-teacher ratio is low (12:1) and conversation with Career Services about personal goals begins early. After a paid externship, students return to ICC for a final, to graduate and proudly receive a Grand Diplôme. ICC credentials and connections are the first step to achieving your culinary goals. The school has 15,000 alumni, from well-known talents on TV to successful graduates in small towns and big cities around the world who are making headlines and following their dreams. Every day I cook in my restaurants, I'm using the techniques that I learned at ICC. Every day. And I always will for the rest of my life. —Bobby Flay, Culinary ‘84, chef/restaurateur and TV personality LEVELS ·· Level 1: Introduction to Culinary Techniques ·· Level 2: Building Culinary Foundations ·· Level 3: Buffet, Charcuterie and Volume Cooking ·· Level 4: Skills for Consistency and Refinement ·· Paid Externship TUITION INCLUDES ·· Application fee, uniform, tool kit, books and supplies ·· “Family meal” prepared by students ·· 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio ·· 600-hour total program (400 hours on-site, 200 hours’ paid externship*) ·· Skills workshops in key areas such knife skills, butchering and food costing ·· Culinary Business workshops ·· Chef demonstrations with volunteer opportunities ·· Carnegie Hall commencement ·· Career Services counseling *Only students authorized to work in the US will be paid for their externships. LEARN PROFESSIONAL SKILLS GROW YOUR CONFIDENCE EARN A GRAND DIPLÔME CALL: 888-324-2433 EMAIL: [email protected] | PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS 6 D I G I TA L V I E W B O O K - N E W YO R K C I T Y PROFESSIONAL PASTRY ARTS Be on your way to becoming a pastry chef, cake designer, baker, chocolatier, sugar artist or other rising industry professional in as little as 6 months. Our Total Immersion teaching method, comprised of 600 hands-on, instructional hours, provides the training and credentials you need to realize your pastry dreams. Why choose ICC? Our respected Grand Diplôme program combines core classical pastry techniques with the training of a dynamic, modern pastry chef. From understanding chocolate tempering to achieving the perfect rise and crumb in a génoise to pulling hot sugar into delicate ribbons, our chef-instructors help you blend technical skill with inner artistry. Learn the fundamentals, building up to complex recipes and individual showpieces. More than 140 hours of advanced chocolate and sugar work, along with new subjects such as entremets, coffee, gluten-free baking and elements of d esign, join existing techniques such as sous-vide and hydrocolloids to keep students on the leading edge of the industry. Along the way, you’ll encounter “culinary math”—food costing, baker’s percentage, portion yields—to boost your business acumen. Dean of Pastry Arts Jacques Torres takes it further, creating internships exclusively for ICC students wanting to learn the nuts-and-bolts of his famous chocolate businesses, with a rotation among various departments. ICC is student-centered: Every student has an individual workstation in our pristine kitchens, a major difference between ICC and other schools. Student Services offers constant support, skills and business workshops are available, student-to-teacher ratio is low (12:1) and the conversation with Career Services about personal ambitions begins early. A chef demo series has featured luminaries such as Dominique Ansel (a member of our advisory board), Francois Payard and ICC’s Master Chef Ron Ben-Israel providing both instruction and volunteer opportunities. ICC graduates are award winning and behind the pastries at top places like MilkBar (Christina Tosi), Bouchon (Nick Bonamico), Babbo (Rebecca DeAngelis) and many more. From spun sugar to three-tiered wedding cakes, ICC prepares students for a lasting career. LEVELS ·· Cookies and Food Safety ·· Tarts and Pies ·· Pâte à Choux ·· Pâte Feuilletée ·· Cakes ·· Bread & Viennoserie ·· Petits Fours ·· Chocolate ·· Sugar ·· Individual Desserts ·· Exams TUITION INCLUDES ·· Application fee, uniform, tool kit, books and supplies ·· “Family meal” prepared by students ·· 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio ·· 600 hours of in-class instruction ·· Student skills workshops in key areas such as knife work and baking chemistry ·· Culinary Business workshops ·· Chef demo series with volunteer opportunities ·· Carnegie Hall commencement ·· Career Services counseling LEARN PROFESSIONAL SKILLS EARN A GRAND DIPLÔME BECOME A VERSATILE PASTRY PRO CALL: 888-324-2433 EMAIL: [email protected] | PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS 7 D I G I TA L V I E W B O O K - N E W YO R K C I T Y PROFESSIONAL CULINARY ARTS + FARM-TO-TABLE This ground-breaking extension of ICC’s comprehensive Professional Culinary Arts program covers one of the hottest “fields” in culinary studies, connecting your training to the beginning of the food chain. Developed in collaboration with ICC graduate Dan Barber, it is designed to spark your sense of stewardship, changing the way you cook and look at sustainability. From early in the 600-hour program, your classroom will extend to field trips such as an urban farm, a dairy farm, a NYC greenmarket or an acclaimed winery. And because our network is so powerful, your education includes a remarkable opportunity to participate in the week-long Farm-Powered Kitchen™. Your hosts: the highly regarded Blue Hill, Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture and Chef Dan Barber, James Beard Award winner and one of TIME Magazine’s “Time 100.” You’ll gain firsthand experience in whole-animal butchery, how fresh heritage grains take baking to new heights, foraging and more. The final day on the farm, farmers and chefs share in dishes you’ve created from the morning’s harvest. Along with deepening the foundation of skills learned at ICC, you’ll gain expertise of how ingredients are shaped by breeding, diet and environment, an essential way of thinking for a modern chef. LEVELS Farm-Powered Kitchen™ Week At Blue Hill And Stone Barns Center: ·· Day 1: The Role of The Chef and Sustainable Agriculture ·· Day 2: Soil Health and Vegetable Production ·· Day 3: Pastured Livestock Part I ·· Day 4: Pastured Livestock Part Ii ·· Day 5: Menus and Sourcing ·· Field Trips See Culinary Arts levels for hands-on cooking part of the program It was hands-down the most amazing six months of my entire life.” —Lo Bosworth, Culinary Arts + Farm-To-Table ’14, TV personality TUITION INCLUDES ·· Application fee, uniform, tool kit, books and supplies ·· “Family meal” prepared by students ·· 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio ·· 600-hour Culinary Arts program (400 hours on-site, 200 hours’ paid externship*) ·· Skills workshops in key areas such knife skills, butchering and food costing ·· Culinary Business Workshops ·· Chef demonstrations with volunteer opportunities ·· Local field trips and one-week Farm-Powered Kitchen™ program at Stone Barns (optional) ·· Carnegie Hall commencement ·· Career Services counseling * Only students authroized to work in the US will be paid for their externships. LEARN PROFESSIONAL SKILLS EARN A GRAND DIPLÔME EXPERIENCE THE FARM CALL: 888-324-2433 EMAIL: [email protected] | PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS 8 D I G I TA L V I E W B O O K - N E W YO R K C I T Y ITALIAN CULINARY EXPERIENCE Learn the classics where they became the classics: This authentic seven-month program, developed by master Italian chef Cesare Casella, divides your time between our New York or Silicon Valley campuses and the famed Emilia-Romagna region in Italy. ICC’s Total Immersion education marries classical techniques with a once-in-alifetime travel experience for the aspiring cook to live and work in one of the most beautiful places in the world. In ten fast-paced weeks in the U.S., you’ll dive into Italian cooking fundamentals, authentic ingredients,traditional dishes and language. Under the tutelage of our experienced chef-instructors, you’ll gain a serious working knowledge of classic dishes ranging from antipasti to la dolci. Then you’re off to Italy! For nine exhilarating weeks, you’ll study at our sister school, ALMA, The International School of Italian Cuisine, near Parma. There, you’ll expand your view of the Italian approach to ingredients-as-star with lessons in history, visits from master chefs and field trips to ingredient sources. Week 20 marks the beginning of a stage (apprenticeship) with a highly rated Italian restaurant, improving your techniques every day. This is not your average internship—without ICC’s connections, it would be extremely challenging to secure the proper visas, which means your experience can give you a competitive edge. Students return to ALMA for a final exam evaluated by a panel of esteemed Italian chefs. When finished, you will have a top-rated European restaurant on your resumé and memories for a lifetime. “…the Italian program at ICC is posed near or at the top—it’s like going to Oxford to study English.” —Mario Batali, chef/restaurateur LEVELS Study in New York City ·· Knife Skills and Food Safety ·· Cheese & Antipasti ·· Stocks & Sauces ·· Pasta - Fresh, Dried and Filled ·· Pizza & Breads ·· Fish ·· Meats ·· Contorni ·· Desserts ·· Language and Culture Study in Italy ·· Study in Italy ·· Guest Chef Demonstrations ·· Products & Raw Materials ·· Cooking Practice and Recipes ·· Wines ·· Pastry ·· History of Italian Cuisine ·· Italian Language ·· Field Trips ·· Work in Italy TUITION INCLUDES ·· Application fee, uniform, tool kit, books and supplies ·· 10 weeks in the U.S.*, 18 weeks in Italy (9 weeks at ALMA, 9 weeks apprenticeship) ·· “Family meal” prepared by Culinary students ·· Housing in Italy ·· 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio ·· Culinary Business workshops ·· Chef demonstrations with volunteer opportunities *M-1 nonimmigrant students are eligible for the Italian Culinary Experience at the California campus only. ·· Carnegie Hall commencement ·· Career Services counseling LEARN PROFESSIONAL SKILLS EARN CREDENTIALS GET IMMERSED IN ITALY CALL: 888-324-2433 EMAIL: [email protected] | PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS 9 D I G I TA L V I E W B O O K - N E W YO R K C I T Y PROFESSIONAL CAKE TECHNIQUES + DESIGN Cake design is big business, with high-end bakers charging a premium by the slice for their creations. This original, comprehensive 300-hour curriculum was developed by ICC for bakers looking to turn a passion into a career, whether you’re a home baker with aspirations of starting a business or a pastry chef who wants to expand your repertoire. The program—at ICC in Soho, NYC, a neighborhood known for its fashion, food and arts scene—attracts students from around the globe. It was conceived by specialists with practical experience owning a successful cake business, including Ron Ben-Israel, a high-profile cake decorator and Food Network personality, as well as chef-instructors who run their own thriving shops or produce stunning desserts for restaurants. You’ll cover all aspects required of a professional cake designer, from baking and production through developing flavor profiles and addressing dietary needs, plus learn the latest techniques for both traditional and contemporary special occasion cakes, challenging you to tap your ingenuity. By the time you graduate, you’ll have created a wide range of popular cakes, from simple genoise layer cakes to multi-tiered masterpieces, and leave with the confidence to take on the cake world. “I learned so much. It was the best choice I’ve ever made. —Cake Design ’13 graduate LEVELS ·· Unit 1: Essentials of Cake Baking, Filling and Finishing ·· Unit 2: Advanced Cake Decorating ·· Unit 3: Sketching, Advanced Sugar Paste Flowers & Decorating ·· Unit 4: Advanced Cake Design and the Business ·· Grand Finale TUITION INCLUDES ·· 11:1 student-to-teacher ratio ·· 300 hours of in-class instruction ·· “Family meal” prepared by students ·· Culinary Business workshops ·· Carnegie Hall commencement ·· Career Services counseling GROW YOUR CONFIDENCE EARN CREDENTIALS LEARN THE CAKE BUSINESS CALL: 888-324-2433 EMAIL: [email protected] | PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS 10 D I G I TA L V I E W B O O K - N E W YO R K C I T Y THE ART OF INTERNATIONAL BREAD BAKING ICC teaches the only accredited artisan bread baking program of its kind in the US. Completing this eight-week program at ICC’s Soho, NY, campus, provides you with the credentials, knowledge and tools to craft traditional loaves from around the globe, following artisanal bread-baking techniques passed down through the centuries. Working under your dedicated chef-instructors in a specially outfitted kitchen with steam-injected ovens simulating the demands of a professional kitchen or bakery, you’ll see how the elements come together to create a unique crust and crumb—and how to control these elements to achieve specific results, plus how to shape dough with precision. ·· Unit 1: Classic French Breads ·· Unit 2: Traditional Italian Breads ·· Unit 3: German and Middle In tune with culinary trends, you’ll also use alternative flours to create gluten-free breads and make hearty, healthy breads using seeds and whole grains. ·· Unit 4: Art of Advanced You’ll work as a team to accomplish the assignments, developing time management, planning and communication skills that will serve you well in your career. Each class ends with an evaluation, setting a framework to assess quality in order to deliver consistently outstanding results. “Chefs should never overlook the importance of being able to make everything in their own kitchen, especially bread.” —Marc Vetri, Bread ’98, James Beard Award Winner LEVELS European Grain Breads Bread Making TUITION INCLUDES ·· Application fee, uniform, tool kit, books and supplies ·· 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio ·· 240 hours of in-class instruction ·· “Family meal” prepared by Culinary students ·· Culinary Business workshops ·· Carnegie Hall commencement ·· Career Services counseling GROW YOUR CONFIDENCE EARN CREDENTIALS LEARN TO MAKE DOUGH CALL: 888-324-2433 EMAIL: [email protected] | PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS 11 D I G I TA L V I E W B O O K - N E W YO R K C I T Y INTENSIVE SOMMELIER TRAINING The fast-track to becoming a sommelier. In ICC’s Intensive Sommelier Training, the first and only program approved by the esteemed Court of Master Sommeliers Americas, students have the opportunity to taste approximately 300 wines from around the world on the path toward certification. ICC is the ONLY school with 11 Master Sommeliers on its faculty (an extreme achievement popularized in the cult film Somm); they share their encyclopedic knowledge while focusing on the practical and technical aspects of your education. In the 10-week daytime program (17 weeks at night), you’ll learn how to taste and evaluate a wide gamut of wine ($10,000 worth), with the option to take the Court of Master Sommeliers’ Introductory and Certified Sommelier Examinations at the end of the course to earn a globally recognized credential. ICC students have a high pass rate; the test is administered on-site at the school. Our program is offered in two American wine meccas: Our West Coast campus in Silicon Valley is located in the heart of old California wine country, within sight of Ridge Vineyards, and boasts a $1 million tasting room, while our New York City flagship is in the vibrant Soho neighborhood. This 8-unit program spanning wine styles, winemaking, tasting and service techniques is aimed at aspiring professionals seeking the in-depth expertise required to succeed in the wine industry. Graduates, whose positions in the beverage industry include sommelier, wine director, tasting room coordinator, wine bar proprietor, brand ambassador, wholesaler or retailer, have ongoing access to ICC’s extensive job board and alumni network. LEVELS ·· Unit 1: Wine Foundation ·· Unit 2: Wines of France ·· Unit 3: New-World Wine Regions ·· Unit 4: Wines of Italy ·· Unit 5: Wines of the Iberian Peninsula ·· Unit 6: Wines of Germany and Eastern Europe ·· Unit 7: Beers & Spirits ·· Unit 8: Wine Program Management ·· Court of Master Sommeliers’ On-Site Exam TUITION INCLUDES ·· Application fee, books and supplies ·· ”Family meal” prepared by Culinary students “This program is a total game-changer…It is THE best way to fast-track success in a very competitive professional field.” —Jason Jacobeit, ICC grad and Wine Director, Bâtard ·· 10 weeks (day) or 17 weeks (evening) ·· Culinary Business workshops ·· Carnegie Hall commencement ·· Career Services counseling TASTE 300 WINES ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE BECOME A SOMMELIER CALL: 888-324-2433 EMAIL: [email protected] | PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS 12 D I G I TA L V I E W B O O K - N E W YO R K C I T Y CULINARY ENTREPRENEURSHIP Based on popular demand, our Culinary Entrepreneurship program is now offered in a flexible more convenient format to fit your busy life and fuel your success. The program combines face-to-face instruction with personalized online sessions, which you can “attend” at midnight, if it best suits your schedule! Designed by leading entrepreneurs and top academics in the field, ICC’s intensive, newly customizable program provides you with the tools, strategies and confidence needed to define, assess and launch a new business within the growing food industry. Expert instruction from world-class institutions such as Babson College, ranked #1 in entrepreneurship education; the prestigious Cornell University School of Hospitality; the gold-standard Union Square Hospitality Group and more helps you develop your entrepreneurial acumen while introducing you to mentors you can contact long after the program ends. The program is now offered in a flexible more convenient format to fit your busy life and fuel your success, blending face-to-face instruction with personalized online sessions, which you can “attend” at midnight, if it best suits your schedule! In a few weeks, ICC’s project-based approach takes students from idea to business plan. • • • • The core program consists of 48 hours of face-to-face instruction supported by 22 hours of online collaboration and review that bridges the gap between theory and practice. An additional 20 hours of topic-specific online, self-paced courses provide students with the opportunity to narrow the focus on subjects relevant to their personal business goals. Students will learn to accurately use business tools and concepts to develop their business plan while networking and consulting with peers, faculty and experts. The program concludes with presentations to industry experts for viability and constructive critique. LEVELS In-Person Classes ·· Entrepreneurship ·· Concept Development ·· Financials ·· Marketing ·· Operations ·· Business Plan Presentations Online Classes ·· Human Resources ·· Employment & Labor Law ·· Real Estate ·· NYC Licensing & Permitting ·· Food Costing ·· Building a Brand ·· Designing & Implementing a Beverage System ·· Social Media & SEO ·· Kitchen Design ·· Kitchen/BOH Management Students participating in this program will: • • • • • • • Gain a better understanding of themselves as entrepreneurs including their motivations, roles and key responsibilities Learn key elements of business modeling and creating a successful business plan Explore assessment and feasibility techniques from evaluating the competitive marketplace and assessing the needs and desires of potential customers Establish and understand value proposition Understand how to grow and nurture the business through effective brandbuilding, cash flow management and resource allocation, embracing change and uncertainty for a competitive advantage Explore the keys to building a winning team, implementing change and other common challenges facing founders and leaders Learn to create and deliver an effective pitch LEARN FROM LEADERS DEVELOP YOUR CONCEPT PRODUCE A BUSINESS PLAN CALL: 888-324-2433 EMAIL: [email protected] | PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS 13 D I G I TA L V I E W B O O K - N E W YO R K C I T Y STUDENT LIFE “New York City makes my eyes light up. I’m definitely staying after I finish.” CULINARY GR ADUATE ‘09 CALL: 888-324-2433 EMAIL: [email protected] | STUDENT LIFE 14 LIFE AT ICC ICC is more than a cooking school. It becomes a second hometown where you can stroll the cobblestone Crosby Street and meet your friends at the best coffee shops in Soho, shop on Broadway or taste the diversity in food and culture that only New York City can offer. Students work together in class, and with a variety of instructors from all over the world. At ICC, your education goes beyond the kitchen; you learn how to collaborate with different personality types and make lifelong professional and personal connections. In a short amount of time, ICC feels like a family where you are surrounded by people who share the same passion, and who encourage you to achieve your career dreams. Carnegie Hall Commencement How do you get to Carnegie Hall—and how do you become a great chef? Practice, practice, practice. Upon completion of your program at ICC, you receive a Grand Diplôme, a credential recognized around the globe. ICC also holds an annual commencement at NYC’s iconic Carnegie Hall, with chef keynotes such as Thomas Keller, Bobby Flay and Marcus Samuelsson, that students from that year can attend. For many, this ceremony is a milestone and an emotional moment, crossing the stage as parents, friends and faculty applaud your achievement in a hall filled with toques! JOIN OUR FAMILY LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS SUPPORT AT EVERY LEVEL CALL: 888-324-2433 EMAIL: [email protected] | STUDENT LIFE 15 D I G I TA L V I E W B O O K - N E W YO R K C I T Y LIFE AT ICC HIGHLIGHTS & OPPORTUNITIES CULINARY LIBRARY THEATER & STUDENT LOUNGE With more than 5,000 volumes and dozens of magazine subscriptions, the ICC Library is an invaluable resource to students and alumni. The library is well-stocked with all the classic books, but also stays current with the latest print and media. You can even find out-of-print recipes on the shelves, as well as an ever-growing collection of cookbooks by alumni. A trained librarian is also available to assist you. The ICC Theater, with its livestreaming capability, hosts lectures and demos by industry professionals. A comfortable student lounge is available where you can study or simply relax with your friends. There are computer stations available, as well as quiet study areas. HOUSING - LUDLOW RESIDENCE SKILLS WORKSHOPS CULINARY BUSINESS WORKSHOPS Just a 15-minute walk from campus, Ludlow Residence has single and double rooms that house more than 350 students from 4 different schools. With amenities such as 24-hour security, free laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi and cable TV access, all of your basic needs are met. Located a block from the subway and bus transportation, you have access to the entire city and immediate access to the trendy Lower East Side restaurants, galleries, nightlife and shopping. Take advantage of the free workshops in key areas such as knife skills, butchering, baking chemistry and food costing. These workshops are great opportunities to practice and perfect the various techniques you are learning. Acquire the business acumen you need to succeed in the culinary arts. ICC offers several Culinary Business workshops from Economics 101 to media training. For your convenience, workshops are available online through the student/alumni portal and you can also attend the workshops in person at the ICC’s theater in NYC. STUDENT COMPETITIONS CULINARY DIPLOMA + COLLEGE DEGREE CARNEGIE HALL COMMENCEMENT The vibe at ICC is intense, but with a happy, positive energy. Even our student competitions foster a spirit of family and encouragement. Take for example, The Cookie Games in NYC, where you’re able to take on the challenge of representing the country of your choice in cookie form. Your work is tasted by celebrity judges and you work alongside your team of classmates, building memories that will last a lifetime. What if you could do what you love and earn college credits in the process? Through a unique relationship with the respected NYC university The New School (known for its Parsons School of Design), ICC students can transfer as many as 60 culinary credits toward a Bachelor’s Degree (or 30 toward an Associate’s), offering the chance to get both a culinary diploma and a college degree. An SAT is not required. These degree programs offer classes on campus in New York and online. Students at The New School work with a faculty advisor to design a degree that meets their individual goals. CHEF DEMONSTRATIONS & VOLUNTEERING Watch industry leaders and icons like Jacques Pépin, John Besh and Dominique Ansel give cooking demonstrations at our International Culinary Center Theater. ICC offers you the unique opportunity to make career connections through becoming a volunteer at these demos, in a chef demo, and participating in other off-site food events in the area like the James Beard Awards. How do you get to Carnegie Hall—and how do you become a great chef? Practice, practice, practice. Upon completion of your program at ICC, you receive a Grand Diplôme, a credential recognized around the globe. ICC also holds an annual commencement at NYC’s iconic Carnegie Hall, with chef keynotes such as Thomas Keller, Bobby Flay and Marcus Samuelsson, that students from that year can attend. For many, this ceremony is a milestone and an emotional moment, crossing the stage as parents, friends and faculty applaud your achievement in a hall filled with toques! JOIN OUR FAMILY LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS SUPPORT AT EVERY LEVEL CALL: 888-324-2433 EMAIL: [email protected] | STUDENT LIFE 16 D I G I TA L V I E W B O O K - N E W YO R K C I T Y ONE-ON-ONE CAREER SERVICES We are YOUR team: all ICC professional program students have access to a Career Services advisor during school and throughout their careers. The sole purpose—and pride—of the Career Services team is to help our graduates succeed at all stages of their career. Our Career Fairs and ongoing placement services are highly regarded in the industry, and available only to our students and alumni. The industry is hungry for well-trained cooks with ambition and first-rate skills, and ICC has a track record of delivering that talent. But it goes well beyond restaurants; our connections span just about every facet of the industry including TV, publishing, management, research & development, catering, food styling, education and more. “I have so much respect for ICC that I hire their students the day they graduate.” —David Bouley, chef/owner of award-winning restaurants At any point in your career, take advantage of one-on-one career advice and placement services, peruse the online 24/7 Job Menu on our Community portal or attend a biannual on-site Career Fair. In fact, we see more and more alumni coming to the fairs on the employer side, returning to hire students! “Within 15 minutes [at ICC’s Career Fair], I had spoken with the Sous Chef from Park Avenue Seasonal and he invited me to trial the next day. Within two hours of my trial, they hired me…” —Culinary Arts ’14 graduate PERSONAL CAREER PATHS POST-GRADUATION SUPPORT WELL-CONNECTED NETWORK CALL: 888-324-2433 EMAIL: [email protected] | STUDENT LIFE 17 D I G I TA L V I E W B O O K - N E W YO R K C I T Y NEW YORK CITY NEIGHBORHOOD International Culinary Center’s flagship is in the heart of Soho, on Broadway near Grand Street. With its charming cobblestone streets, eclectic neighborhoods (Little Italy, Chinatown, the Lower East Side are all nearby), chic shops and celebrity residents (hello, Lenny Kravitz and Daniel Radcliffe), Soho’s easy, fashionable vibe makes attending ICC a rewarding NYC experience. Students are often amazed when they first enter the landmark building to find how vast the facilities are: nearly a dozen professional kitchens, a theater hosting top chef demos, student lounge and locker rooms, a 5,000-title library, a homage to famous chefs who’ve walked our halls and more. Outside, the school is steps from some of the hottest restaurants and bakeries, some owned by our graduates. Two blocks away is the major Canal Street subway hub, with other lines and Citi-bikes close by. Student housing with 24/7 security is shared with School of Visual Arts on the Lower East Side, a 15-minute walk or subway hop from school. In no time at all, you’ ll feel like a local, absorbing all that the city has to offer. “You can’t be in a better city than New York… ICC has the best teachers, the best equipment and… the best way to learn how to cook.” —Hooni Kim, Culinary ‘ 05, first Korean-American to receive a Michelin Star in the U.S. CULINARY CAPITAL CULTURE, ART + FASHION TRENDY, CHARMING SOHO CALL: 888-324-2433 EMAIL: [email protected] | STUDENT LIFE 18 D I G I TA L V I E W B O O K - N E W YO R K C I T Y INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Everything about ICC is INTERNATIONAL: our name, our roots, our deans/faculty, our alumni network and our reputation (ICC was selected by the White House to be the presenter of the USA Pavilion at the World’s Fair—EXPO—in Milan in 2015). For more than 30 years, students from every corner of the world, representing more than 80 countries, have flocked to ICC for its high-caliber, fast-track training. The curriculum draws inspiration from international influences, and a Grand Diplôme from ICC is a veritable passport for students to work in first-class kitchens across the globe. “Technique makes you believe in yourself,”; explains Chef Jacques Torres. ICC takes students from novice to professional skill levels in six months, offering a level of support not found at larger schools. Our Total Immersion teaching method offers intensive hands-on instruction and puts students in the kitchen from the very first day. An advisor assists throughout the visa process and helps with the transition process, as ICC helps international students feel at home as they embark on their exciting culinary adventure. all ICC professional program students have access to a Career Services advisor during school and throughout their careers. The sole purpose— and pride—of the Career Services team is to help our graduates succeed at all stages of their career. Our Career Fairs and ongoing placement services are highly regarded in the industry, and available only to our students and alumni. The industry is hungry for well-trained cooks with ambition and first-rate skills, and ICC has a track record of delivering that talent. But it goes well beyond restaurants; our connections span just about every facet of the industry including TV, publishing, management, research & development, catering, food styling, education and more. Award-Winning International Alumni Sandy Yoon NAMED “BEST CHEF” BY SHANGHAI MAGAZINE IN 2014 Elena Reygadas NAMED VEUVE CLICQUOT’S “BEST FEMALE CHEF IN LATIN AMERICA” Didem Senol NAMED TIME OUT ISTANBUL’S “BEST CHEF” IN 2010 Jason Licker WON IRON CHEF THAILAND IN 2014 Noppon Bunnak WON IRON CHEF THAILAND IN 2013 Aditi Handa AWARDED “BEST NEW BAKERY” BY MUMBAI MIRROR ESL + Food Certificate Program Judy Joo WON IRON CHEF UK Hooni Kim FIRST KOREAN-AMERICAN TO RECEIVE A MICHELIN STAR IN THE U.S. AND A JUDGE ON MASTER CHEF KOREA Pierre Lamielle of Canada If language skills are a challenge, the new ESL + Food Certificate program, designed by The New School and International Culinary Center, allows students to attend ICC after receiving a high-quality English language education, including a class on The Language of the Kitchen that serves as an alternative to the TOEFL. 2X WINNER OF THE “BEST ILLUSTRATED COOKBOOK IN THE WORLD” AT THE WORLD GOURMAND COOKBOOK AWARDS GRADS FROM 80+ COUNTRIES DEDICATED ADVISOR ESL + FOOD CERTIFICATE CALL: 888-324-2433 EMAIL: [email protected] | STUDENT LIFE 19 D I G I TA L V I E W B O O K - N E W YO R K C I T Y A TASTE OF OUR ALUMNI If the best measure of a school is its alumni, ICC passes this test with flying colors. Here, a sampling of how some of our 15,000 graduates translated what they learned into impressive careers: BOBBY FLAY DAN BARBER DAVID CHANG CHRISTINA TOSI Chef, Restaurateur, TV Personality and James Beard Award winner Chef/Owner of Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns; Time’s “100 Influential People” Chef/Owner of Momofuku Restaurant Group; Time’s “100 Influential People” Co-Owner and Executive Pastry Chef of Milk Bar; James Beard Award winner and MasterChef judge PROFESSIONAL CULINARY ARTS ’84 PROFESSIONAL CULINARY ARTS ‘01 PROFESSIONAL CULINARY ARTS ’94 PROFESSIONAL PASTRY ARTS ’04 MICHAEL CHERNOW LEE ANNE WONG JOSH SKENES WYLIE DUFRESNE Co-Founder of The Meatball Shops and Owner of Seamore’s TV Personality and Chef/Owner of Koko Head Café; TV personality Chef/Owner of Saison (3 Michelin stars); “Best New Chef” by Food & Wine Pioneer in culinary technology with wd~50; James Beard “Who’s Who” Award PROFESSIONAL CULINARY ARTS / ENTREPRENEURSHIP ’08 PROFESSIONAL CULINARY ARTS ’00 PROFESSIONAL CULINARY ARTS ’01 PROFESSIONAL CULINARY ARTS ’93 DAISY MARTINEZ HOONI KIM CHAZ BROWN CHARLOTTE NEUVILLE TV Host, Cookbook Author and Instructor Chef/Owner of Hanjan and Danji, and judge on MasterChef Korea Executive Chef of Fatty Crab, Fatty Cue, Pig & Khao and Seoul Chicken Cake Designer/Owner, The Fashion Chef PROFESSIONAL CULINARY ARTS ’99 PROFESSIONAL CULINARY ARTS ’05 PROFESSIONAL CULINARY ARTS ’06 GEORGIA PELLEGRINI JOHN LASATER JEFFREY ZUROFSKY MAME SOW Author of Girl Hunter and Modern Pioneering Executive Chef, Hattie B’s Hot Chicken; one Forbes’ “30 Under 30 for Food & Wine” in 2015 CEO/Partner of ‘wichcraft and Riverpark; entrepreneur Executive Pastry Chef at The Cecil and Mintons PROFESSIONAL CULINARY ARTS ’98 PROFESSIONAL PASTRY ARTS ’07 PROFESSIONAL CULINARY ARTS ’07 CAKE TECHNIQUES & DESIGN ’11 PROFESSIONAL CULINARY ARTS ’10 CALL: 888-324-2433 EMAIL: [email protected] | ALUMNI 20 D I G I TA L V I E W B O O K - N E W YO R K C I T Y FAQS + ADMISSIONS Do I need prior experience to enroll? No prior experience needed. We teach our students from the ground up and every lesson builds on the previous one. Our students range in age from recent high school graduates to older career-changers; the common thread is their passion and excitement to pursue a culinary career. Does the school offer financial aid? Yes; most of our students finance their education using a combination of resources, whether it be federal funds, scholarships or loans from private lenders. Special sources of funding exist for specific groups including veterans, New Jersey and California residents. Our dedicated financial aid advisors can help you navigate the choices that work best for you. Can I receive a college degree? Graduates of ICC’s professional programs receive a diploma; you can transfer as many as 60 culinary credits toward a bachelor’s degree, or 30 credits toward an Associate’s degree, at The New School, a highly respected NYC university that shares ICC’s approach to excellence in education. Does the school offer different class schedules? Almost all of our professional programs offer full-time day and part-time evening schedules. What is the student-to-teacher ratio? The ratio is a good indicator of how much personal attention you’ll receive in order to develop your skills. At our NYC campus, the ratio is a low 12:1 student-to-instructor for Culinary and Pastry programs; in California, the ratio is 14:1 for Culinary and 16:1 for Pastry. Do you have housing? Yes; as an ICC student, you’ll have access to student housing that is reasonably priced, close to campus and offers appealing amenities. Single and double occupancy rooms are available in both our NYC and California school locations. Will ICC help me find a job when I graduate? What if I don’t want to work in a restaurant kitchen? Our alumni network extends to just about every facet of the industry including TV, publishing, management, research & development, catering, food styling, education and more. All ICC career students have access to a career services advisor during school and throughout their careers. It’s the advisor’s sole purpose—and pride—to help our graduates succeed at all stages of their career. The industry is hungry for well-trained cooks with ambition and first-rate skills, and ICC has a track record of delivering that talent. Our Career Fairs and ongoing placement services are highly regarded in the industry, and only available to our students and alumni. SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID The challenge of funding your culinary education can seem intimidating, even if you know it’ll be the right investment in your future. But the fact is, a majority of the students attending ICC career programs rely on financial aid, which means you don’t have to let money stand between you and a first-rate culinary education. We have a team solely dedicated to helping our students find appropriate sources of funding—we’ll sit with you, walk you through your options and map out strategies for paying your loan back as quickly as possible. A range of scholarships is available to assist you with meeting tuition payments. These may be awarded based on financial need, experience, goals and other factors. Amounts vary from $1,000 to $20,000, and new scholarships are announced often, both from Friends of ICC (a non-profit organization) and outside sources. Questions? Email [email protected]. WE ARE HERE TO HELP FEDERAL + PRIVATE LOANS SCHOLARSHIPS CALL: 888-324-2433 EMAIL: [email protected] | FAQS + ADMISSIONS 21 D I G I TA L V I E W B O O K - N E W YO R K C I T Y ICC NEXT STEPS Where you choose to study and pursue your passion is more than just the curriculum, the school’s alumni, the staff or the location. It’s the right mix of all of these. Come see how ICC provides the confidence, credential and connections to set you on a new career path. Schedule a private tour and sit in on a class to see if ICC is right for you. Join one of the most prestigious and successful culinary schools in the world, and become part of our family. Schedule a Tour at CULINARYCENTER.COM/TOUR RSVP to an Open House at CULINARYCENTER.COM/OPENHOUSE Contact Admissions by emailing [email protected] “We give students both a strong foundation and wings to fly—and are always there to support and encourage them.” —Dorothy Cann Hamilton, CEO and founder, ICC CAN’T WAIT TO GET STARTED? CONTACT US TODAY! www.internationalculinarycenter.com CALL: 888-324-2433 EMAIL: [email protected] | NEXT STEPS 22