Culinary Arts - The Art Institute of San Antonio

Culinary Arts from The Art Institute of San Antonio is a Campus Certificate Food degree that prepares you for a Vocational Programs career. Culinary students come to The Art Institute from different levels of experience but all share the same thing-a passion for cooking. In the diploma program, students learn traditional, fundamental cooking skills, followed by labs in American Regional Cuisine, Baking & Pastry and Garde Manger. In addition, students learn Sanitation and Safety, Purchasing and Cost Control, Career Development, and Dining Room Operations. Mission Statement The Art Institute of San Antonio offers a five-quarter program wherein students are intensely trained for entry-level career opportunities related to the culinary arts . The mission of the Culinary Arts program is to provide an environment for students to become learners who possess the skills, knowledge, creativity and ethical values necessary in the rapidly changing, culturally diverse culinary , restaurant and a catering professions. Overall the intent of the program is to have experienced industry professionals impart their knowledge and technical acumen to the students. The approach to education relies heavily on actually participating in projects that are practical and technical in scope. All classroom activity relies heavily on a philosophy of total and personal immersion into the subject. The student is exposed to the business aspects of culinary arts , along with practical, hands-on training. The primary focus of this curriculum is to become knowledgeable in the culinary arts with the potential to progress along a successful career path. The technical studies in this program are supported by the life skills the student will be exposed to in the liberal arts and science program courses. Career Opportunities Graduates receiving the diploma degree in culinary arts are prepared to seek entry-level positions in the field of culinary arts such as: Line Cooks, Assistant Pastry Chefs, Garde Manager Cooks, Catering Cooks, Personal Chefs and other positions found throughout the kitchen. View more details on The Art Institute of San Antonio . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Food courses.