Would your opinion of hospital food change if you knew a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America was preparing it? That's right. A number of our local hospitals, including Vassar Brothers Medical Center, St. Francis Hospital, and Benedictine and Kingston Hospitals, all employ chefs trained at the CIA.
And this year, the culinary school is offering a new course to its second semester seniors, those just about to graduate — "Food Service Management in Health Care."
With the aging American population, people are spending more time in hospitals, rehab centers, nursing homes and assisted-living facilities. Food service plays an important role in both the health and quality of life of patients and residents. At the same time, managing budgets is also important. The new CIA course introduces students to the challenges of running a health care food-service operation and prepares them for management positions in that field.
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