Miami, Sept. 19, 2016 – Miami Dade College’s (MDC) state-of-the-art Miami Culinary Institute (MCI) will officially induct a new class of aspiring chefs. They will receive their chef’s coats at a special ceremony at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Wolfson Campus in downtown Miami. The keynote speaker will be restaurateur, author and TEDx speaker Chef Chris Hill
This semester, MCI will welcome its first deaf student into the culinary arts program. Born in Colombia, Joselyn Escobar dreamed of becoming a chef since she was 12 years old. She knows there will be challenges, such being aware when cooking timers go off, students walking behind her with hot pans and deliberating with team members on recipes for grading and competitions, but said she is ready to tackle anything.
“Food promotes both tolerance and diversity,” Escobar said. “It is a universal language that brings people of all backgrounds together. And, just in case, I am equipped with an abundance of note pads.”
The Chef’s Coat Ceremony marks their official welcome to the MCI. Together they will begin working toward an Associate in Science (A.S.) in Culinary Arts Management as they become a part of Miami’s dynamic gastronomic scene.
The Miami Culinary Institute at MDC is a recipe for culinary excellence in the 21st century. Mixing a blend of classic skills and innovative techniques used by the world’s great chefs, the Miami Culinary Institute offers an educational experience that is at the forefront of the industry. Learn more at www.miamidadeculinary.com.