What Will I Learn In A Culinary Arts Program?
As a Culinary Arts student, you'll develop fundamental cooking techniques and professional culinary skills that employers crave. You'll start by learning the essentials, like how to make stock, manage a menu and work as part of a team. Once you’ve learned the basics, you’ll move on to explore a world of over 20 global cuisines—from the classics to those emerging in popularity.
You’ll learn how to manage purchasing and control costs, how to determine flavor profiles, plus you'll develop some serious knife skills--all while practicing the professional cooking methodology for seafood, meats, starches, vegetables and sauces.
As you progress in your program, the curriculum will move into the nuance of spice, advanced sauces, wild game, world cuisine and culinary artistry. You could even spend a month on the front line of a restaurant in preparation for your externship and career.
What’s your passion? Click on the subject below that interests you most. You'll be asked to fill out a short and secure information form to be connected with an advisor that can answer all of your questions and get you started.
What Kind Of Classes Will I Take In Culinary Arts?
The Culinary Arts program you choose will determine which courses you take. Depending on your major, you can expect to take classes in areas such as:
- Culinary Arts Concepts
- Basic Cooking Methods
- Advanced Culinary Techniques
- Nutrition
- Cost Control
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Wine & Beverage
- Restaurant Operations
- Professional Cuisine
- Restaurant Marketing
Baking & Pastry Arts majors can also expect to take classes in:
- Pâtisserie and Baking
- Advanced Baking
- Cake Formulas and Assembly Techniques
- Advanced Pâtisserie and Baking Techniques
- Decorating and Chocolates
As long as you have a passion for food and cooking, you can be sure your culinary classes will be engaging and incredibly valuable to the success of your professional culinary career.
What Kind Of Career Opportunities Will I Have?
Culinary careers come in a cornucopia of shapes and sizes. For new graduates, looking for that first professional job can be like browsing a huge buffet of possibilities. With so many options, it's sometimes difficult to know where to begin.
Many of our schools offer Career Services to help you get started. They'll show you how to capitalize on employers’ steadily growing demand for trained professionals and give you the tools you need to fire-up your career.
Many culinary arts graduates go on to pursue careers as:
- Executive Chefs
- Sous Chefs
- Restaurant Managers
- Hotel/Resort Managers
- Pastry Chefs
- Personal Chefs
- Restaurant Entrepreneurs
Your Career Options Don't End There!
With a little creativity, your Culinary Arts degree can lead you to an interesting, exciting and perhaps unusual career. Ever thought about being a Food Consultant, Taster or Stylist? What about a Food Writer?
Should I Get My Degree Online, Or On-Campus?
Depending on your unique learning style, you can choose to study online or on-campus. No matter which option you choose, you’ll learn real-world culinary skills and techniques from experienced instructors. Both options have their own unique benefits, so it really comes down to which choice works best for you. While online learning offers more flexibility and convenience, on-campus learning offers more hands-on experience and externships are common at campus schools.
If you're not sure which option is right for you, CulinarySchools.us can help. We can connect you to an advisor that can walk you through the differences and offer advice on your best culinary school option.
