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California Culinary Academy Reviews

3.1

34% would recommend to a friend

(10 total reviews)

Peter Lee

48% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

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10 reviews
2.0
30 June 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The pay was adequate. Enjoyed working with students though the caseload was too high to actually help students with job search.

Cons

California Culinary Academy is owned by an unethical, multi-national, for-profit corporation. They con low-income individuals into high-interest loans promising a "great career" in the restaurant industry. Unfortunately the education is sub-par, the reputation of the institution tainted making it difficult for individuals to actual achieve employment.

1.0
19 Nov 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You have a lot of free time to browse the internet. Sometimes you will get some free food from students as long as you make sure Peter Lee does not see you or else he will get you in trouble.

Cons

They want you to dial over 200 dials per day, the job description says 100 but that is flat out disregarded. They are run by an unethical and greedy corporation that just tries to coerce people into taking out huge loans for a school they do not even need to go to and promises them they can fufull their dreams which is flat out false. You are given leads, which you then have to call every single day until you talk to them or are given lists of old leads which date as far back as two to three years old and are called several times per day. The director of admissions is down right rude and does not approve anyones vacation time ever. It is very difficult to get time off. The job is extremely boring and redundant, not worth the money, and if you are going for a sales role this is not the one you want. All of management treats you like garbage, everyone in the school looks down on you, the company as a hole is failing miserably and it is all your fault. Also, absolutley no upward mobility, It is almost impossible to get promoted or even a raise. STAY AWAY FROM ACCEPTING A JOB OFFER FROM THIS COMPANY I CAN GUARENTEE YOU WILL REGRET IT.

3.0
23 Oct 2012

For some time it was a good environment !

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good faculty would be the top reason. Location: It is in a food city.

Cons

Corporate management does not have a progressive vision. It is just hardcore bottomline which hampers good education.

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