There's never been a better time to join the culinary industry. The $558-billion industry employs over 13.1 million people making it the largest employer besides the government, and now is a great time to start a culinary career.*

Our dedicated Career Services Department will work with you one-on-one in order to help you find the right job to launch your culinary career! In addition to the contacts you'll make during your externship, our Career Services Department will help connect you with a host of employers in the restaurant, hospitality and catering industries. We'll even help with resume development and interview tips as you begin your culinary career. Below is a partial list of exciting student externships from Kitchen Academy's prior graduating class!

• Patina Catering
• Opus Restaurant
• Omni Hotel
• Wolfgang Puck Catering
• The Standard Hotel
• Renaissance Hotel
• The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills
• Café Pinot
• Cypress Market

Unlike traditional culinary schools, Kitchen Academy's culinary program is short (as few as 30 weeks) and emphasizes hands-on training to help you develop the skills and confidence to succeed in the culinary industry. Ready to start cooking? Contact Kitchen Academy today, and start working towards a new culinary career!

* National Restaurant Association / 2008 Restaurant Industry Overview