Earn a culinary arts degree from one of our cooking schools.

Earn a culinary arts degree from one of our cooking schools.
Have you been searching for a cooking school where you can immerse yourself in a wide array of international influences? Do you want to learn innovative culinary techniques from a faculty of experienced chefs who share your passion for cooking? Well, your search for a culinary arts degree ends with The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes, North America’s largest system of culinary programs offered at over 35 Art Institutes schools.

The foodservice industry is growing at a rapid rate and consumers have developed more sophisticated palates. Our schools have responded to the growing demands for international cuisines, service, quality, and nutrition. While firmly rooted in culinary traditions, our Culinary Arts degree programs also emphasize progressive techniques and trends. As a student, you will have an opportunity to receive practical training in a modern kitchen to be adequately prepared for your future in culinary arts.
But first things first. You’ll begin your cooking school education by sharpening your foundation cooking skills and techniques, from basic cuts to managing a menu. Remember, great chefs start by becoming proficient in the fundamentals. After learning the basics, you’ll be ready to combine these skills with your own creative flair. That’s when things really start to heat up.

Our international culinary programs are designed to teach classical cuisines from the chefs who developed them – Escoffier, Carême, Verge, Bocuse, and others. From there, you’ll explore the world of international cuisines and use ingredients and techniques from around the globe. In our Culinary Arts degree programs, you will receive a culinary passport to the cuisine of South America, Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world.

And you won’t have to travel far from our cooking schools to experience other fantastic cuisines. Courses in our Culinary Arts degree programs explore American Regional Cuisine and the use of indigenous ingredients in the preparation of traditional and contemporary American food.

In addition to international and American cuisines, our culinary arts programs give you the opportunity to delve into specialty areas like baking and pastry, garde manger, and à la carte. Here you can prepare for such entry-level positions as assistant baker, grillardin, line cook, pantry cook, or prep cook at places like caterers, resorts, hotels, restaurants, and more.
Learn more by choosing an Art Institutes school location below and the program that interests you, and see how our focused education can help you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.
Programs, credential levels, technology, and scheduling options vary by school.

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