Culinary Arts Program

In Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts’ intensive Culinary Arts Diploma program, students will gain mastery of the skills, theory and techniques needed to be competitive for range career paths in the fast-moving food industry.

The Culinary Arts Program begins with culinary terminology, knife skills and proper equipment usage. This is quickly followed by flavorful stocks, the art of the saucier, meats, poultry, fish, shellfish, vegetables, plant-based cuisine along with a focus on pastry and bread making. With the knowledgeable guidance of the chef instructor, students will deepen their appreciation for an incredible variety of tastes, textures and flavors and will learn how to layer them together to achieve that perfectly balanced dish.

‍In this program, students also study Food & Beverage Operations Management which covers effective menu planning, inventory control, costing and various food operations. Students will be given an in-depth knowledge of hospitality operations beyond the kitchen doors ensuring well-rounded education.