JWU PROVIDENCE
College of Food Innovation & Technology
Are you ready to become a culinary leader? At JWU Providence’s College of Food Innovation & Technology (CFIT), learn to explore culinary systems within the contexts of political, social, and economic landscapes, analyzing the impact that food has on our daily lives. Whatever your goals — like opening a restaurant, cooking healthy meals for athletes, or creating great food products, to name a few — JWU will help you achieve them.
FEATURED CFIT PROGRAMS
A Global Win
Imagine flying halfway around the world to participate in a global cooking competition. Chantelle Gonsalves '23 had never been out of the United States when she headed to India for the Young Chef Olympiad, a culinary showdown featuring contestants from nearly 60 countries. Months of preparation paid off when she placed 5th — a Top 10 showing and a great victory for JWU.
For Gonsalves, it was an incredible adventure: “A lot of times, the competition didn’t even feel like a competition. It was like one big hangout, honestly, for the mentors and students — with the competition on the side.”
Our Professors Are Experts
CFIT faculty love what they do. Many have spent years in the field as chefs, sommeliers, bakers, product developers or dietitians. They turn these experiences into practical classroom lessons about sustainability, food security, and global food systems. And they will help you develop the connections and professionalism to succeed.
Wildcats in Action
Read the latest stories, recipes, alumni profiles and news for all things culinary at JWU.
Competitions & More
Each year, CFIT hosts the FIT Symposium, a gathering of the food industry’s top thought leaders to examine culinary trends, exchange ideas, and inspire collaboration.
JWU Providence students can test their entrepreneurial skills in the annual SharkFest and Future Food All-Stars competitions.
The CFIT Community Learning Hub encompasses classes, customized culinary experiences, and other opportunities that bring the world-class food expertise and facilities of CFIT to the larger community.
The Ecolab Center for Culinary Science supports food entrepreneurs and the food industry with a broad range of services that includes product development, nutritional labeling, basic laboratory analysis, and more.
