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TURN YOUR PASSION INTO A CAREER

Get hands-on culinary training from top instructors. Open new doors to a rewarding and enviable career in the Culinary Arts. Complete your training in a little as 15 months. Learn international culinary techniques.

 
   
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ARIZONA
   
Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Scottsdale, AZ
   

Learn classical French techniques with cutting-edge American technology in the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Program at Scottsdale Culinary Institute. The 15-month program focuses on hands-on teaching of cooking and baking skills as well as the theoretical knowledge needed for success in the field, and includes a three-month externship at a national location of your choice. Click here to request information:

   

   
The Art Institute of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
   
Turn your passion into a four-star career at the Art Institute of Phoenix. Begin with the basics: from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed & timing, and presentation. Then progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry, garde-manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, a la carte, and dining room operations. Click here to request information:

   

   
CALIFORNIA
   
California Culinary Academy
San Francisco, CA
   
The California Culinary Academy offers an AOS (Associate of Occupational Studies) degree in Culinary Arts that integrates classical and modern culinary techniques with strong kitchen management skills. The Academy also offers a Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate program that covers breads and doughs, cakes, service pastry and desserts, and chocolate, confectionery and show pieces. All this, plus the chance to live and learn in one of the world's greatest culinary cities - San Francisco! Click here to request information:

   

   
The Art Institute of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
   
Turn your passion into a four-star career at the Art Institute of San Francisco. Begin with the basics: from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed & timing, and presentation. Then progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry, garde-manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, a la carte, and dining room operations. Click here to request information:

   

   
California School of Culinary Arts
Pasadena, CA
   
Located in Pasadena, California, the California School of Culinary Arts is one of the few culinary schools in America in partnership with the world renowned Le Cordon Bleu. Program includes coursework in Baking and Pastries, Garde Manger, Hot Foods Production, Sanitation, Wine and Beverage, Culinary Language, and Nutritional Cooking. The program also includes a 360-hour externship. Click here to request information:

   

   
Kitchen Academy
Hollywood, CA
   

Located in Hollywood, California, the Kitchen Academy has developed a unique program based entirely on hands-on learning that puts you in the kitchen on day one, and every day thereafter until you graduate.Kitchen Academy's Accelerated Training System focuses solely on the techniques you need to succeed in today's fast-paced professional kitchens. You will concentrate exclusively on building your cooking and baking skills in our gorgeous, well-equipped kitchens. And, you'll have the privilege of learning the art of cuisine from experienced instructors, while you enjoy the support of a staff dedicated to helping each student reach their goal of working in a professional kitchen.Click here to request information:

   

   
The Art Institute of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
   
Your four-star career starts at the Art Institute of Los Angeles. Begin with the basics: from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed & timing, and presentation. Then progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry, garde-manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, a la carte, and dining room operations. Click here to request information:

   

   
The Art Institute of Orange County
Santa Monica, CA
   
Turn your passion into a four-star career at the Art Institute of Orange County. Begin with the basics: from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed & timing, and presentation. Then progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry, garde-manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, a la carte, and dining room operations. Click here to request information:

   

   
The Art Institute of San Diego
San Diego, CA
   
Your four-star career starts at the Art Institute of San Diego. Begin with the basics: from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed & timing, and presentation. Then progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry, garde-manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, a la carte, and dining room operations. Click here to request information:

   

   
COLORADO
   
The Art Institute of Colorado
Denver, CO
   
Turn your passion into a four-star career at the Art Institute of Colorado. Begin with the basics: from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed & timing, and presentation. Then progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry, garde-manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, a la carte, and dining room operations. Click here to request information:

   

   
                       
FLORIDA
   
Orlando Culinary Academy
Orlando, FL
   
Get individualized, hands-on education in the classic and modern culinary arts. Learn theoretical concepts, practical and creative applications while interacting with experienced faculty and professionals in the industry. The Academy's association with Le Cordon Bleu represents a union of the finest in European and North American culinary arts training programs available today. Click here to request information:

   

   
The Art Institute of Miami
Miami, FL
   
Your four-star career starts at the Art Institute of Miami. Begin with the basics: from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed & timing, and presentation. Then progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry, garde-manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, a la carte, and dining room operations. Click here to request information:

   

   
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
   
Turn your passion into a four-star career at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Begin with the basics: from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed & timing, and presentation. Then progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry, garde-manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, a la carte, and dining room operations. Click here to request information:

   

 
                     
Capital Culinary Institute
Melbourne & Tallahassee, FL
 
Start a rewarding career in Culinary Arts in as little as 18 months. At Capital Culinary Institute of Keiser College, you’ll learn all the skills you’ll need for a fulfilling career as you earn your A.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or Baking & Pastry Arts. You’ll enjoy personal attention in small classes and a hands-on learning experience, and you’ll spend 75% of your time learning in a real kitchen. Our classes are convenient to your schedule and since you’ll only study a single discipline at a time, there’s no need to juggle multiple courses. Click here to request information:

   
GEORGIA
   
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Atlanta, GA
   
Developed in response to student interest and industry demands, the Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts will provide you with the training and expertise you need to begin your career in the culinary industry. The program is designed to be 15 months long - 12 months on campus plus a 3-month externship where you can apply your skills in a real-world environment. Click here to request information:

   

   
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
   
Your four-star career starts at the Art Institute of Schaumburg. Begin with the basics: from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed & timing, and presentation. Then progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry, garde-manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, a la carte, and dining room operations. Click here to request information:

   

   
ILLINOIS
   
The Art Institute of Schaumburg
Chicago, Schaumburg, IL
   
Your four-star career starts at the Art Institute of Schaumburg. Begin with the basics: from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed & timing, and presentation. Then progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry, garde-manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, a la carte, and dining room operations. Click here to request information:

   

   
Robert Morris College
 Chicago, Bensonville, Sprinfield, Aurora, Waukeegan, Orlando, Peoria - IL
   
Earn your culinary degree fast. As one of the most affordable private colleges in the nation, we strive to provide students just like you with the skills and knowledge sought by employers. Our small, individualized courses are taught by practitioned faculty instructors, and are offered during the day, evening, or weekends. Click here to request information:

   

   
Kendall College
Chicago, IL
   
Kendall College opens the door to a variety of culinary careers. Get the skills to become a chef or run a restaurant or catering business. Work in a hotel as a food and beverage manager or open your own restaurant or bakery. Hands-on training gives you the skills you need to make a culinary career your own. Programs include: Culinary Arts, Professional Catering, Professional Cookery, Professional Personal Chef, Baking & Pastry, Restaurant/Hotel Management, & More.Click here to request information:

   

   
The Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago
 Chicago, IL
   
The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago (CHIC) is affiliated with the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu and offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts. In addition, the Institute also offers a Baking and Pastry Certificate. Click here to request information:

   

   
MARYLAND / WASHINGTON, D.C.
   
The Art Institute of Washington, D.C
Washington, D.C.
   
Turn your passion into a four-star career at the Art Institute of Washington. Begin with the basics: from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed & timing, and presentation. Then progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry, garde-manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, a la carte, and dining room operations. Click here to request information:

   

   
MASSACHUSETTS
   
The Art Institute of New England
Boston, MA
   
At the The Art Institute of New England your can turn your passion into a career. Start with the basics: from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed & timing, and presentation. Then progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry, garde-manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, a la carte, and dining room operations. Click here to request information:

   

   
MINNESOTA
   
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Minnesota/St. Paul
Minneapolis, MN
   
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Minnesota/St. Paul was the first school in the U.S. to partner with the acclaimed Le Cordon Bleu program. Students can earn their Le Cordon Bleu Certificate in one year while training in the College's state-of-the-art facilities, including a bakery, butcher shop, and multiple instructional kitchens (completed in February 1999). Click here to request information:

   

   
The Art Institute of Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
   
Turn your passion into a four-star career at the Art Institute of Minneapolis. Begin with the basics: from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed & timing, and presentation. Then progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry, garde-manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, a la carte, and dining room operations. Click here to request information:

   

   
NEW HAMPSHIRE
   
Atlantic Culinary Academy
 Dover, NH
   
Atlantic Culinary Academy is a division of McIntosh College, the only regionally accredited college in the U.S. to offer a Le Cordon Bleu culinary program. Students can earn an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts (including the coveted Le Cordon Bleu diploma) in as little as one year. The Academy is located in the scenic Seacoast area of Dover, New Hampshire - about an hour-and-a-half from Boston. Atlantic Culinary Academy is owned and operated by McIntosh College, Inc. McIntosh College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and recognized by the New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission. Click here to request information:

   

   
NORTH CAROLINA
   
The Art Institute of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
   
Turn your passion into a four-star career at the Art Institute of Charlotte. Begin with the basics: from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed & timing, and presentation. Then progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry, garde-manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, a la carte, and dining room operations. Click here to request information:

   

   
NEVADA
   
The Art Institute of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
   
Turn your passion into a four-star career at the Art Institute of Las Vegas. Begin with the basics: from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed & timing, and presentation. Then progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry, garde-manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, a la carte, and dining room operations. Click here to request information:

   

   
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
   
The first step to a successful career as a chef, caterer, baker, or pastry chef is finding a highly respected school that offers world-class instruction. Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Las Vegas is just such a school. Its prestigious Le Cordon Bleu program blends a traditional American culinary education with classical French culinary techniques. Click here to request information:

   

   
NEW YORK
   
The Art Institute of New York
New York, NY
   
Turn your passion into a four-star career at the Art Institute of New York. Begin with the basics: from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed & timing, and presentation. Then progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry, garde-manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, a la carte, and dining room operations. Click here to request information:

   

   
The Culinary Institute of American
Hyde Park, NY
   
Whether your passion lies in Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts, our highly esteemed faculty will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need. Our year-round schedule of enrollment seasons enables you to begin your CIA studies when it's convenient for you. On average, our graduates receive two to three job offers upon graduation. Click here to request information:

   
                       
OREGON
   
The Art Institute of Portland
Portland, OR
   
Turn your passion into a four-star career at the Art Institute of Portland. Begin with the basics: from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed & timing, and presentation. Then progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry, garde-manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, a la carte, and dining room operations. Click here to request information:

   

   
Western Culinary Institute
Portland, OR
   
Located in Portland, Oregon, the Western Culinary Institute is the first school in the U.S. to offer the coveted Le Cordon Bleu Restaurant Management Diploma - a one-year program designed to span the gap between the kitchen and the dining room, schooling students in all aspects of managing restaurant facilities. The Institute also offers a Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Diploma and Associate of Occupational Studies Degree. Click here to request information:

   

   
PENNSYLVANIA
   
The Art Institute of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
   
Turn your passion into a four-star career at the Art Institute of Philadelphia. Begin with the basics: from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed & timing, and presentation. Then progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry, garde-manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, a la carte, and dining room operations. Click here to request information:

   

   
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
Pittsburgh, PA
   
Anxious to start your career as a chef, caterer, baker or pastry chef? The Pennsylvania Culinary Institute in Pittsburgh has a Le Cordon Bleu Associate in Specialized Business degree program that combines hands-on experience and theory under the guidance of accomplished pastry and culinary chefs. Click here to request information:

   

   
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
 Pittsburgh, PA
   
Turn your passion into a four-star career at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Begin with the basics: from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed & timing, and presentation. Then progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry, garde-manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, a la carte, and dining room operations. Click here to request information:

   

   
TEXAS
   
Texas Culinary Academy
Austin, TX
   
The Texas Culinary Academy's alliance with Le Cordon Bleu gives its students the chance to train in the classical French tradition of a world-renowned leader in culinary arts. The Academy offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts, which can be earned in about 15 months. The Academy is located in the capital city of Austin. Click here to request information:

   

   
The Art Institute of Houston
Houston, TX
   
Turn your passion into a four-star career at the Art Institute of Houston. Begin with the basics: from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed & timing, and presentation. Then progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry, garde-manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, a la carte, and dining room operations. Click here to request information:

   

   
The Art Institute of Dallas
Dallas, TX
   
Your four-star Culinary career starts at the Art Institute of Dallas. Begin with the basics: from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed & timing, and presentation. Then progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry, garde-manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, a la carte, and dining room operations. Click here to request information:

   

   
WASHINGTON
   
The Art Institute of Seattle
Seattle, WA
   
At the The Art Institute of Seattle you can Turn Your passion into a career. Begin with the basics: from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed & timing, and presentation. Then progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry, garde-manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, a la carte, and dining room operations. Click here to request information:

   

   
The Art Institutes
   
The Art Institutes      

Turn your passion into a four-star career at the Art Institute of Washington. Begin with the basics: from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed & timing, and presentation. Then progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry, garde-manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, a la carte, and dining room operations.

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