Upper School Students Visit The Institute of Culinary Education

Founded on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

Formerly known by its founder’s name, Peter Krump’s New York Cooking School in 1975, today ICE offers an intensive culinary education to students of all ages in its new location at 50 West 23rd Street. Upon acceptance to the program, each student is given uniforms, which they wear to every class. Chef instructions wear chef uniforms as well. Applicants are required to have a high school diploma or GED in order to enroll. The program currently serves 750 students who come from all over the world. Diplomas are also available in Pastry & Baking or Culinary Management.

Ms. Alisa Zlotnikoff, Associate Director of Admissions greeted the Craig School students and conducted a through tour of the single building campus. Part of the tour included meeting with one of the schools professional chefs, who inspired students by remarking “there is always work to be had in the food service business.” The juniors were further enticed by being presented with freshly made marshmallows, which were dusted with cocoa and sent from a cooking class down the hall.

Externships Required

As part of the program students are required to complete an off-site externship, which is arranged with the help of the ICE staff. The school also offers job placement services for its graduates.

Recreational Classes Abound

Recreational cooking classes are open to the public offering hands-on classes consisting of 1-5 sessions. Be sure to check out “Cooking for Couples” led by the parents of Eric Caparulo, the Director of the Upper School. ICE also hosts private parties and special events.

For further information check the ICE website at www.iceculinary.com.