FRENCH CULINARY INSTITUTE

On April 27, 2010, Healthcare Food Administrators Association members were welcomed to the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan for a warm reception, tour, open house and food demonstrations. Members toured the state of the art kitchens which have been home to notorious faculty such as Jacques Pepin, Bobby Flay, Andre Soltner, and Jacques Torres. With the smell of freshly baked breads and desserts wafting through the halls, most attendees were ready to register for classes that very night! Chef Marc Bauer demonstrated helpful techniques that healthcare professionals can utilize to heighten the plating and garnishing of patient meals, even those pesky puree meals! Who knew a simple squeeze bottle could take a simple plate of food from ordinary to extraordinary!
  Healthcare Foodservice Administrators Association of Greater New York is excited to announce a partnership with the renowned French Culinary Institute. We have created a new series of classes uniquely geared towards healthcare foodservice professionals. 

 Throughout the world, the French Culinary Institute has a prestigious reputation as one of the premier programs for culinary and pastry arts incorporating classic French technique with American flair. FCI understands the budgetary, labor, and supply constraints that we face on a daily basis and will assist us in creating innovative, creative meal options for our diverse patient populations.
  Attendees will work hands on cooking in their cutting edge facilities with renowned Chef-Instructors. They will learn new techniques and recipes which will allow them to take their culinary skills to a whole new level and improve patient satisfaction while adding a dose of creativity and fun. Certificates will be provided at the completion of each class. Please check with your union or human resources representative to inquire about tuition reimbursement which is available in most facilities. For example, 1199 SEIU offers $750/year of tuition reimbursement to qualified employees.
  These classes are open to all healthcare foodservice employees from Dietary Aide to Chef to Food Service Director! Take one, take two, or take the entire series!