[Quinn01]

So im attending The CIA. And we have to do an 18 week externship pritty much anywhere we choose that they say is ok. So, Me living in northern NJ to begin with, i kinda want to work from home or somewhere NEAR home. Can any of you name a place or person i should extern with during the 18 weeks. Oh and it starts March 28.

I was thinking about emailing M&M mars over in Hacketstown, NJ see whats going down there. Or maybe emailing Thomas Keller? Not really sure. Anyone have any ideas? I mean Thomas Keller would be amazing to work for but again thats in the city and i kinda want to work somewhere in Northern NJ.

So if anyone has any ideas or openings.......for a CIA extern let me know.

Thanks Guys.

[RAS1187]

If you want to work with Thomas Kellar, begin faxing/emailing your resume in daily until he finally decides hiring you will make it stop (Hey it worked for Grant Achatz).

What exactly do you hope to do with your culinary degree? If you want to become a Chef like running your own kitchen in either a restaurant or hotel, I am not sure if M&M/Mars would be the right move (Keep in mind I have no idea what culinary opportunities they provide, I'm just speculating).

If you want to stay in the area, start passing your resume to any and all restaurants/hotels that seem decent and are reputable. While externs tend to not bring in alot of money starting off, do not sign yourself into slavery with a shady employer.

[Quinn01]

Yeah thanks that actualy helped me alot beleive it or not.

I do agree with you 100% saying that Mars would not be the best idea for me to go.

I either want to own my own resturaunt when i get out of college or go into food styling. Although im not sure how to go about food styling or where to go for that so if you have any ideas on that, that would be greatly appreciated.

Again thanks for your help.

[Psycho Chef]

Try the "Black Forest Inn" in Stanhope. Exit 25 on rt 80. Don't let the cheesy name fool you, Austrian chef Hienz Aichem worked at Maxim's in paris then came here and opened this place. The only "brigade" style classic kitchen in that area for sure. The application and paperwork that restaurants must fill out from the CIA to recieve externs is quite lengthy as I am finding out now...so the chances of them being on the list is slim but they are worth a shot.

[Quinn01]

I was thinking that. Thats the place that has all the game right? Thanks for the idea man.

Thats actualy not to bad. Ill check into it. haha

[Quinn01]

I was just looking at Bula Lounge in newton. That place looks cool and the chef there is from the CIA. So im sure **** take me under his wing, but its a small place so i dont know how many people they need in the kitchen. I know its going to happen, but i dont want to be put on prep. I want to jump in there.

I dont really know tho. I guess it varries for who you work for and how many people are in the kitchen.

[ChefTorrie]

If your are still looking, I would be glad to take you in my restaurant. Let me know.

ChefTorrie

[Quinn01]

Where are you located? where in conn.

Do you have a website?

Thanks.

[ChefTorrie]

The Website is under construction. Its in Meriden CT. Up-scale but not tooo up-scale restaurant.

1-860-329-1186 with questions.