Application

CEIP Chef

Thank you for your interest in applying to CEIP, the Culinary Enrichment and Innovation Program — a culinary leadership program from The Culinary Institute of America and Hormel Foods.

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If you are having technical difficulties filling out the application, please download this Word document application and send to applications@ceipinfo.com. You will receive a response within five business days.

Qualifications
•    10+ years professional culinary experience
•    Proven culinary and leadership skills
•    Highly creative and innovative
•    Long-term commitment to the industry

Prerequisites
There are no academic prerequisites. College degree and/or past schooling in, or certification from, a culinary institution is not required for acceptance. This is, however, a fast-paced, interactive learning environment requiring participation among other professionals. Classes for this program are held three times over a 12-month period. Participants must commit to this timeframe:
•    Module I: April 2025
•    Module II: October 2025
•    Module III: April 2026