| Training
Whether you want to become a professional chef, improve
your skills, or just have fun learning some new techniques to jazz
up your repertoire, the following schools offer many programs to
choose from. Check out the school’s online info, then plan
to visit, if possible.
Observing classes in session and talking to instructors and students
will help you decide what’s best for you. If you’re going
for career training, seek out and interview alumni to find out how
well the school served them—in both training and job placement.
Good luck in your search!
The
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, New York and St. Helena, California
Bachelor’s degree programs in Culinary Arts Management and
Baking and Pastry Arts Management and associate degree programs
in Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry Arts. Professional development,
certificate programs, and online education.
The Institute of Culinary Education
New York, New York
Diplomas in Culinary Arts, Pastry and Baking Arts, and Culinary
Management, along with recreational courses for home cooks.
The
French Culinary Institute
New York, New York
Career programs in Classic Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, and Artisanal
Bread-making. Skill-building courses for amateurs and culinary business
courses.
New
England Culinary Institute
Montpelier, Vermont
Associate and bachelor's degrees in Food and Beverage Management
and associate degree in Culinary Arts.
Drexel
University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Technology-oriented Bachelor's degree programs in Hospitality and
Culinary Arts. Offers a Cooperative Education Program with opportunities
to learn from award-winning hotels, restaurants and resorts. A London
campus affords the chance to study abroad.
Johnson &
Wales University
Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Colorado
Associate and bachelor's degrees in Baking and Pastry Arts and Culinary
Arts; bachelor's degree in Culinary Nutrition.
Le
Cordon Bleu
Paris, France, and other international locations
Diplomas in Pastry and Cuisine; bachelor's degree in Restaurant
Management; masters, graduate, and advanced diploma and certificate
programs in Hospitality Management, Gastronomy, Cuisine and Patisserie;
short courses for home chefs. |
