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Day 1: Need 20 baguettes by 10 a.m.!

Day 90: Strudel (or a four-tiered wedding cake)


“I watch these students grow and gain experience and confidence in their ability to turn their visions into reality. I tell them that baking is a mindset and a set of skills. The most important qualities for any good baker are curiosity and accuracy. You can’t be afraid to try new things. And you have to follow through with accuracy and precision. It can’t hurt if you really like desserts!”
--Chef Kathleen Kessler (Chef Kat), Baking and Pastry Department Chair

Learning from Each Other
Students at NECI rotate tasks (stations), so every day they are experiencing new challenges and mastering new techniques used by the pastry professional.  Strong teamwork and support will prepare you to try new things—from simple to sublime.


Do It Fast and Do It Well
You will develop the foundational skills necessary to perform effectively in most any pastry kitchen.You will learn to create baked goods and pastries to please your customers from breakfast through dessert – muffins, croissants, pies and tarts, cupcakes and tortes, cookies, mousses, ice creams and plated desserts to name a few! At New England Culinary Institute, we believe that the best chefs are well rounded and flexible, able to step into any kitchen, anytime, anywhere and not only feel at ease, but confident. By practicing your skills in our real-time kitchens, you’ll build that confidence.

Bring It
Our Baking and Pastry Arts students learn how to create award-winning breads, sumptuous desserts and other baked goods in our retail outlets from the very first day of class. This work requires all five senses, intuition, attention to detail and pure passion.

Defined Outcomes of the Baking and Pastry Degree Programs:

  • To provide intensive practical training and refinement of baking and pastry skills.
  • To help students develop the attributes of a professional patissier or baker.
  • To explore the theory of food, including food science, nutritional baking, sustainability, menu development, taste and flavor, gastronomy, artistic presentation, food and wine pairing.
  • To build a foundation in the business aspects of the Baking and Pastry industry, including purchasing, safety, and cost control.
  • To develop the personal and professional skills needed to succeed, including professional communication, time management, business etiquette, self-awareness, community relations, and team creation.
  • To improve critical and creative thinking skills, such as problem solving, information literacy, and quantitative reasoning.
  • To expand student awareness of history, art, and science.
“You can lecture and lecture, but in the end they have to feel it. I want them to know what the end result is supposed to look like, not just how to do it.”
--Chef Instructor Adrian Westrope
NECI offer:
  • Certificate in Professional Baking & Pastry —This program requires a 13-week residency and a 450-hour internship.
  • Associate of Occupational Studies in Baking and Pastry —A 24- month program with two six-month, 700-hour internships.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Baking and Pastry--This program requires three 6-month residencies of classroom work, intensive hands-on learning in the kitchens and food services of NECI; two 700-hour internships; and one 9-month nonresident term that includes internship and additional online course work.
For more information regarding our programs, including graduation rates and median loan debt of completers, please see NECI Program Disclosure Information.


References


http://www.neci.edu/



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Culinary Arts Program

Front of the House. Back of the House. In Your House.

Always Learning!


Day 1: Table setting

Day 90: How to open your own restaurant


Troubleshooting 101
Our “whole person” education, in the classroom and in the field, will develop your critical and creative thinking skills so that you can begin your career with confidence. You’ll know how to deal with inevitable crises, how to make menu adjustments, and how to manage people.


Become a Leader
The first step for many students is learning about the many possible careers there are in Food and Beverage Business Management! Once you find your niche, you can begin acquiring the skills you will need.  Finance, human resources, technology, service, purchasing and communication are only a few of the areas that you will need to understand for career advancement in management or entrepreneurship.

Consider the Guest: Grace Under Pressure
This concept is at the heart of our program. Anticipating the needs and desires of the people we serve--being proactive-- is not always instinctual! Interpersonal skills are every bit as important as knife skills!

Professors and Role Models
Our instructors have impressive careers as industry professionals and will teach you how to put theory into practice every day. We’ll help you choose and prepare you for careers that might not even exist yet!
One House: Break Down the Wall
The future of the restaurant business increasingly depends on breaking down the old wall between the front of the house and the back of the house. NECI students know what its like to work in both.

“After NECI, I understand the business—I’m comfortable in restaurants. I relate well to my customers. I feel that they respect me.”
--Rob Swan ’05 include degree

“I worked in the business for several years (I’m 35) and realized that I would need a degree to move into management. NECI offered me a very generous scholarship that made it possible for me to get that degree. I learned so much at NECI—about what I want to do and what I don’t want to do! I took a Finance class that convinced me I do not want to own my own restaurant—I’m very happy managing! I hope to work in fine dining, perhaps manage the wine list. My current favorite wine? Pinot Noir.
--Rhonda Wheaton, ‘14

NECI offer:
  • Associate of Occupational Studies in Food and Beverage Business Management--A 15-month program that includes nine months of classroom work, intensive hands-on learning in the public restaurants and operations of NECI, and a 700-hour internship. *AOS FBBM program is available for October enrollment only.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Food and Beverage Business Management--A 15-month degree program (beyond the associate degree or other qualifying educational credits and industry experience) that includes six months of intensive classroom work and project-based learning, and one 9-month, non-resident term. The non-resident term includes online coursework and one 700-hour internship.
For more information regarding our programs, including graduation rates and median loan debt of completers, please see NECI Program Disclosure Information.


References


http://www.neci.edu/

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Day 1: What they mean by “Yes Chef!”

Day 90: Goat Cheese Gougeres for 100


Look Sharp!

You will gain confidence and skill from attending class in the real world atmosphere of our live-production restaurant and bakery. You’ll learn the importance of professionalism and service.
Core Skills: Your Foundation for Life
On the very first day of class, you will begin cooking real food for real people. Working alongside our Chef Instructors you’ll learn the techniques you will need to master all culinary endeavors. These skills will give you the flexibility to be nimble and creative--to use time-tested techniques in new ways.
Be Well-Rounded: Theory and Skills
You will be engaged in a curriculum designed to give you a well-rounded education that spans applied science, classical techniques, critical and creative thinking, personal and professional development, world cuisines, and more. We focus on traditional skills but we are always looking to the future, and into the culture. What’s happening in the food scene?

“We have a real opportunity at NECI to create generations of chefs who believe in the importance of using ingredients that are sustainably raised, harvested, and distributed. This means fostering respect for ingredients and teaching skills that minimize waste. At NECI, sustainable practices are woven into our curriculum. Being in Vermont puts us on the front lines of exciting changes in the way we think about food.”
--Chef Lyndon Virkler, Department Chair of Culinary Arts

NECI offer:
  • Certificate in Professional Cooking—This program consists of 13 weeks of on-campus residency and a 13-week, 450-hour internship. From here, you may go on to other programs, such as NECI’s Associate of Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts degree.
  • Associate of Occupational Studies—A 24-month program that includes two 6-month residencies of classroom work, intensive hands-on learning in the kitchens and food services of NECI, and two 6-month, 700-hour internships.
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree—A 39-month program that includes three 6-month residencies of classroom work, intensive hands-on learning in the kitchens and food services of NECI; two 700-hour internships; and one 9-month nonresident term that includes internship and additional online course work.
For more information regarding our programs, including graduation rates and median loan debt of completers, please see NECI Program Disclosure Information.

References


http://www.neci.edu/


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NEW ENGLAND CULINARY INSTITUTE

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Food and Beverage Business Management: Working for Yourself; Working for the Public




To begin, create an account and fill out the online application form: Online Application

NECI has a selective and limited admissions process that evaluates each candidate individually. Applicants are admitted to New England Culinary Institute when they demonstrate to the Admissions Committee an attitude and aptitude for success. Our admissions requirements include:
  • Minimum of sixty (60) credits from an accredited institution that will be evaluated by the college.
  • A resume showing current and active employment and/or relevant prior employment history in a food and beverage industry-related position.
  • A completed online application.
    • If you do not have a college degree conferred, you will also need to submit your Official High School Diploma or GED transcripts.  Minimum recommended High School GPA is 2.0..
  • Official GED Transcript. 
Use this form to request official transcripts/GED.
  • Applicants must reside in states where New England Culinary Institute is authorized to deliver online education.  This information changes frequently; please speak to your Admissions Representative or refer to State Authorization page.






Why Online?

  • Finish your degree while you continue your life. The beauty of online learning is that it allows you to study without disrupting the many other aspects of your busy life. You can continue with your job, and you don't have to move or uproot your family. Online learning combines the best of traditional learning with the advantages of the Internet.
  • Flexible scheduling. If you're currently working in hospitality, you probably keep some rather unconventional hours. With our online culinary programs, you can fit your studies around your schedule.
  • Quick responses. You know you learn better when you get a response to your questions right away. That's why, unlike other online culinary schools, NECI’s faculty is committed to responding to your questions quickly and always with answers that deepen your understanding.
  • Online resources. Going to the library can add hours to the average weekly workload typical, campus base university student. But when attending NECI's online culinary school, once you have your textbooks, all other resources that you'll need to complete your assignments and study for tests are just a click away, on your computer available wherever you are.
The courses in NECI's Online Bachelor of Arts in Food and Beverage Business Management, Baking and Pastry, and Culinary Arts programs have been specifically developed for delivery via online and maintain the same high level of quality that is the standard on campus at New England Culinary Institute — so you can graduate with a degree from NECI, wherever you reside.

Please request that your official transcript be mailed to:
Online Admissions

New England Culinary Institute

56 College Street
 

Montpelier, VT 05602


References


http://www.neci.edu/

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NECI also offers non-degree professional development and continuing education courses for educators and the food and beverage professional, primarily through our online learning platform.. With an intense focus on providing you with state-of-the-art, relevant and practical fields of study, NECI continuing education courses are designed to quickly and effectively engage and enhance your professional development.  Our Continuing Education and Professional Development courses are perfect for the professional who wants to further his or her education, but prefers not to jump into the full-on program.  These courses are the same intensity and quality as our program courses, but you can choose to take one at a time.  You may even be able to apply the work that you do toward a degree program down the road.


    Whether you want to enhance your industry credentials, change specialties, or simply learn new skills or trends, NECI Online can provide you with the training you need to help you grow as a professional and move to the next level of achievement. Contact NECI (877) 223-6324 or Admissions@neci.edu

References


http://www.neci.edu/

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NEW ENGLAND CULINARY INSTITUTE

Baking and Pastry Program

Culinary Arts Program

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Food and Beverage Business Management: Working for Yourself; Working for the Public
  NEW ENGLAND CULINARY INSTITUTE


The New England Culinary Institute (NECI) is a career-oriented culinary college located in Montpelier, Vermont, founded on June 15, 1980, by Fran Voigt and John Dranow. The first NECI class, conducted by Chef Michel LeBorgne, had seven students. The enrollment was 500 in 2015. A second campus was operated in Essex, Vermont, from August 1989 through August 2009.
New England Culinary Institute's curriculum is based on "learning by doing," immersing students in real kitchen situations and maintaining a small teacher/chef to student ratio in comparison to other American culinary schools. The Culinary Institute runs a number of restaurants in Montpelier, as well as providing food service for Vermont College and National Life.
In 2012, NECI hired native French Chef, Jean-Louis Gerin, to serve as the Institute's Vice President of Culinary Operations and Executive Chef.
The institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
The institute is certified by the Vermont Board of Education an institution of higher learning. It holds a Certificate of Degree Granting Authority from the Vermont Department of Education.

Education

Education theory

Students at New England Culinary Institute are trained and educated in the school's restaurants while preparing food for paying customers. The school's 'learn by doing' method of teaching has yielded positive results; in addition to teaching the student, this method also gives them experience needed to be culinary leaders in the industry.

Class size

The student to teacher ratio at New England Culinary Institute is 10:1.

Educational programs

Certification Programs
  • Certificate in Professional Cooking
  • Certificate in Professional Baking and Pastry
Associate degree programs
  • AOS in Baking and Pastry Arts
  • AOS in Culinary Arts
  • AOS in Food and Beverage Business Management
Undergraduate programs
  • BA in Culinary Arts
  • BA in Food and Beverage Business Management
  • BA in Baking and Pastry Arts

Campus

New England Culinary Institute's campus is integrated into the town of Montpelier. It consists of multiple administrative buildings, a student cafeteria, classrooms, residence halls, and teaching restaurants including NECI on Main and La Brioche bakery.

Admissions

New England Culinary Institute has no set admissions criteria. Each application is screened individually. The prospective student's application is reviewed by the director of admissions, an admissions committee, and a Chef instructor.
Each applicant is required to submit a letter of intent, a letter of recommendation, high school and college transcripts. In 2015, the institute accepted about 54% of its applicants.

Notable alumni

  • Alton Brown – Host of Good Eats, Feasting on Asphalt, and Iron Chef America
  • Paul Hogan – Former Australian Consul turned celebrity butler
  • Gavin Kaysen – Chef de cuisine of Cafe Boulud in New York City, one of ten best new chef 2007 and Next Iron Chef contestant

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References


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England_Culinary_Institute
http://www.neci.edu/


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