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Sample Programs The Culinary School Programs offer a range of degrees and certification programs designed to prepare students for careers in the culinary arts, including: Pastry Arts Culinary Arts Hotel and Restaurant Management Visit the school links to request specific information on their courses of study and specific class offerings, but see below for several sample programs: Culinary Arts at the California Culinary Institute The California Culinary Institute's Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Program requires the student to demonstrate fundamental skills, study advanced techniques, and fully integrate related food service abilities. The focus is hands-on skill development and practical application of techniques. The student begins with the proper use of tools and equipment, elements of food science, kitchen safety and sanitation, and the basics of preparing soups, sauces, vegetables, seafood, and meats. Fundamental knife skills and knowledge of food chemistry are prerequisites to higher-level courses. Speed, timing, and teamwork are increasingly emphasized throughout the intermediate classes. Courses in product purchasing, menu planning, and human-resource management build additional kitchen-management skills. In professional kitchens, each student rotates through stations demonstrating proficiency in various skills as well as the ability to perform at professional standards in a working kitchen. Rounding out the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Program is an off-site externship at a site approved by an Executive Chef. Whether it’s working in a commercial kitchen, at a resort, or at a food magazine, the externship provides practical experience and professional exposure to the culinary industry. Hospitality Management at the Pennsylvania Culinary Academy The School of Hotel & Restaurant Management provides a unique educational opportunity to individuals wanting to pursue a career in hospitality management. At Pennsylvania Culinary, our hotel and restaurant management students receive a level of education not found in traditional four-year college hospitality curriculums. Our program meets the needs and desires of industry employers by preparing individuals to be proficient in both front and back of the house operations through practical, hands-on education viewed from the management perspective. Students of PCI's School of Hotel & Restaurant Management, gain a strong foundation in the principles of cooking and management. |