New England Culinary Institute

Our Mission

The primary mission of New England Culinary Institute is to prepare qualified students as skilled foodservice professionals. Many NECI graduates, after additional years of experience and demonstration of their abilities, advance to supervisory positions, such as executive chef or restaurant owner. As skilled foodservice professionals, graduates of the Associate's degree programs are able to perform effectively at one or more key positions in commercial kitchens, hotels, or restaurants, and as chefs for small restaurants. Graduates of the Bachelor's program are generalists who are qualified to be chefs, dining room managers, and business officers for hotels and restaurants.