Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Degree
If you're seeking a career in the culinary arts, the Academy offers an intensive program of study leading to an Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts. This 60-week program can prepare you for various positions at restaurants, hotels, culinary schools, private clubs, resorts, cruise lines, and many other culinary related businesses. The curriculum integrates classical and modern culinary techniques with strong kitchen management skills, and prepares students for professional entry into the food service industry.
Our curriculum takes a global look at cuisine emphasizing the principles and procedures as well as the history, evolution, and diversity of culinary arts. You'll have the opportunity to learn how to prepare appetizers, soups, sauces, vegetables, garde manger, charcuterie, entrees, breads, pastries, and desserts. You can also learn to identify, fabricate, and portion meats, poultry, and fish.
In addition to both modern and classical techniques, the program can provide you with professional kitchen management knowledge. You'll have the opportunity to learn essential skills such as sanitation, hygiene, safety procedures, cost control, human resource management, and styles of table service.
You'll complete the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Degree Program with a three-month, off-site externship, selecting a site for training that will enhance your career path.
