For you, food isn’t just what you eat. It’s somewhere between how you express your creativity and who you are as a person. And at a time when culinary tastes are evolving and cultural barriers are disappearing, the industry needs people like you. In our Dallas Culinary Arts programs, including our Culinary Arts Associate of Applied Science Degree, you’ll be immersed in an environment that’s as close to the real world as it gets. Working in a modern, professional kitchen, you can hone your cooking skills as you focus on learning to deliver the popular international flavors and techniques today’s consumers—and employers—want and expect. You’ll be surrounded and inspired by other talented, creatively driven students. And you’ll be pushed, challenged, and, above all else, supported by experienced faculty*. It’ll take everything you’ve got. But it can lead to a career where you do what you love.
*Credentials and experience levels vary by faculty and instructors.
• Establish and maintain safety and sanitation procedures
• Prepare standardized recipes using a variety of cooking techniques which meet industry quality standards
• Prepare a variety of international recipes utilizing the correct techniques, ingredients and equipment which meet industry quality standards
• Describe and perform tasks related to common business practices in the culinary industry, including inventory, menu planning, cost control, and food purchasing
• Describe the principles of food and beverage management
• Define and articulate the core values of the culinary professional
• Seek entry-level positions in commercial and institutional food service settings
• Establish and maintain safety and sanitation procedures
• Prepare standardized recipes using a variety of cooking techniques which meet industry quality standards
• Prepare a variety of recipes utilizing the correct techniques, ingredients and equipment which meet industry quality standards
• Define and articulate the core values of the culinary professional
• Seek entry-level positions in commercial and institutional food service settings
There’s nothing easy about our Culinary Arts curriculum, which will immerse you in both traditional and emerging flavors from every corner of the world. You’ll cover a range of cuisines from Mexican to Middle Eastern as you study:
At The Art Institute of Dallas, creativity is our core, our calling, our culture. Our Culinary Arts School is built on that creative foundation. It’s also built on our knowledge that a creative career is not for the faint of heart. Because it’s tough out there, it’s tough in here. But along with that toughness comes all the support you’ll need at every step along the way. That’s why we provide the mentoring and real-world experience to help you prevail, with faculty* who’ve worked in the field, along with opportunities to learn that go far beyond our kitchens. You’ll be encouraged and expected to be bold. To take risks. To push yourself and the people around you. It won’t be easy. In fact, it’ll be the hardest thing you’ll ever love.
*Credentials and experience levels vary by faculty and instructors.
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