Who's eligible: Applicants demonstrate an intention to employ the culinary training they receive through the Natural Epicurean in a meaningful way. This award is designed for individuals who have two or more years of professional experience working in non-culinary industries. Individuals who have demonstrated leadership and progressive responsibility in fields such as Technology, Marketing, Communications, Education, Policy, Planning, Law, and Business Administration are encouraged to apply.

Ideal candidates have a passion for vegetarian cooking, a commitment to a health-supportive lifestyle which includes diet as an important component, an intention to employ the culinary training they will receive in the health care field in some significant way, personal discipline, aptitude for culinary studies, and previous success in other rigorous endeavors.

What's required:

• Complete application to the Natural Epicurean Professional Chef Training Program
• A statement of 300-900 words describing how you intend to integrate Natural Epicurean culinary arts training into your new career path.
• One to three professional or academic letters of reference