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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS LEADING TO A CULINARY CAREER:
Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Program
Le Cordon Bleu Pastry Arts & Culinary Arts Program
California Culinary Arts SchoolsThe following culinary and cooking schools are located in California: The Art Institutes
Request Information from the Art Institutes by clicking on a location, below: California Culinary Academy
The Academy's Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Program leads to an Associate of Occupational Studies in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts. The program lasts 60 weeks, and includes instruction on culinary principles, food preparation, and kitchen management. After classroom and hands on experience in the school's learning kitchens, students participate in an externship at a hotel or restaurant to practice their skills. The Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality and Restaurant Management Program is designed for prospective managers of hotels, restaurants, casinos, and other hospitality establishments. Students in the 45 week program learn management skills, front and back of the house operations, and specialized subjects, such as gambling and mixology. An internship program caps the student's experience. Graduates receive an Associate of Occupational Studies degree. The Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie and Baking program teaches cooking fundamentals and basic kitchen procedures, but focuses on the creation and presentation of baked goods. Students are exposed to dough and bread preparation, cookie, cake and pie making, and fillings and icings. The program is designed to prepare for a career as a pastry chef in a restaurant, bake shop, or grocery story supermarket bakery. Request more information on the programs offered by California Culinary Academy The California School of Culinary Arts
The school offers a 15 month Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Program leading to an AOS degree. The program is designed to prepare students for a career as a cook or chef. Students are instructed in French cooking technique by professional chefs, and are encouraged to explore their own creativity and style. Upon graduation, students are assisted in job placement by the school's career center. The Hospitality and Restaurant Management Program is an accelerated program designed to prepare students for management positions in restaurants or hotels. The Le Cordon Bleu program takes 12 months to complete. Students can participate in internships and externships, and the school offers financial aid to those who are qualified. The Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie and Baking Diploma provides instruction in traditional and current bakery and pastry techniques. Designed to be completed in less than a year, the program is offered with either full-time or part time classes. Kitchen Academy
The Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts is a five stage program that progressively develops the students professional cooking ability. Beginning with the study of core techniques, the program teaches the student to work individually and in teams to prepare baked goods and pastry, items in the cold kitchen, salads, sandwiches, and entrees. The program concludes with a six week internship where students can practice their new skills. Request more information on the Professional Culinary Arts program from Kitchen Academy The Diploma in Professional Baking and Pastry is designed to provide a foundation for a position in the pastry kitchen. Experienced chefs teach small classes beginning with the fundamentals, and advancing to more advanced skills, including the preparation of candies, wedding cakes, petit fours, and individual desserts. An internship in a professional kitchen concludes the program. Request more information on the Professional Baking and Pastry diploma from Kitchen Academy The Le Cordon Bleu logo is a registered trademark of Le Cordon Bleu BV. |
