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Program - Culinary Arts  


Diploma: Elite Diplôme in Culinary Arts 

Length: 60 weeks (1140 clock hours) (58 credit hours)


This program is designed for beginners with little or no skills and possessing a high motivation to become a professional chef. The student will be mastering traditional basic techniques, equipment and feats of skill of classic and innovation French Cuisine and Pastry. After completion of all coursework, students are expected to be able to work in fine food service establishments, catering, bakeries, cafes or restaurants and will be technically prepared to open their own food operation. Elite Diplôme in Culinary Arts combines 30 weeks of Elite Diplôme de Cuisine (20 weeks of Fundamentals of Cuisine part 1 and 2) and with either (10 weeks of the elective Master Chefs or International Cuisine). with 20 weeks of Elite Diplôme de Patisserie and 10 weeks of Practicum Cuisine.

See our Class Schedule for Elite Diplome in Culinary Arts start dates.

Fundamentals of Cuisine parts 1 and 2
(20 weeks)
  •  First Courses
  •  Soups & Creams
  •  Entrees
  •  Salads
  •  Egg Course
  •  Paté
  •  Quiche
  •  Fish and Seafood
  •  Meat and Poultry
  •  Pasta
  •  Stocks and Sauces
Master Chefs (Elective)
(10 weeks)
  •  The Great Classics
  •  Antonin Careme
  •  Raymond Olivier
  •  Auguste Escoffier
  •  History of Notable Chefs
  •  Garde Manger
  •  Modern Preparation
  •  Brunch Buffet
International Cuisine (Elective)
(10 weeks)
  •  Plate Decoration 
  •  Platter Decoration    
  •  Banquet Preparation
  •  French Influence Cuisine
  • Asian Cuisine
  • Italian Cuisine
  • American Regional Cuisine
  • Spa Cuisine
  • Sous Vide
  • Fundamentals of Baking & Pastry parts 1 and 2
    (20 weeks)
    •  Pies
    •  Tarts and Dough
    •  Quiches
    •  Danishes
    •  Cakes
    •  Petits Fours
    •  Chocolate Candies
    •  Breads
    •  Ice Cream and Sorbets
    •  Viennoiserie  
    •  Pâte à Choux
    •  Entremets
       
    Practicum Cuisine
    (10)

    • Generalized Workplace Training
    • Individualized Learning Plan