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Elegant desserts are proudly displayed to the public at the Baking & Pastry demonstration.
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The Culinary Arts degree program at Yorktowne Business Institute was founded in 1998 to serve a growing need in the region for Culinary Arts and food service training. The program is approved to award the Associate in Specialized Technology degree.
Graduates will immediately qualify for positions in restaurants, clubs, resorts, convention centers and cruise lines. Many graduates move on to become Exective Chefs, Food Service Managers and Restaurant Owners.
The Culinary Arts Degree Program
- Fully equipped on-campus teaching kitchens
- Student-run Restaurant open to the public
- Nationally recognized curriculum includes competencies developed by the American Culinary Foundation
- Curriculum includes certifications in Nutrition/Sanitation & Safety, Dining Room Service and Servesafe® from the National Restaurant Association
- Lower tuition costs than comparable programs in the Baltimore, Pittsburgh or Philadelphia areas
- Curriculum includes American Regional as well as International Cuisine
- Program includes six week externship
Professional Baking & Pastry Program
- Dedicated Baking & Pastry kitchen with classroom area and chocolate room
- Students can complete the program in as little as 12 months.
- Students will learn the science of baking as well as the art of decorating and sculpting.
- Graduates will receive national certifications in Nutrition/Sanitation & Safety and Servesafe®
- Program includes four week externship
Food Service Diploma Program
- Utilizes the same state-of-the-art facilities and instruction as the Culinary Arts degree program.
- Students can complete the program in as little as 12 months.
- Students participate in the unique student-run restaurant.
- Graduates will receive national certifications in Nutrition/Sanitation & Safety and Servesafe®
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Why train for a career in Culinary Arts?
Career Advancement - Training and experience lead to to promotions and higher income.
Financial Security - Regardless of economic conditions, you will always have marketable skills.
Greater Flexibility - Culinary professionals are in demand in virtually every part of the country and around the globe.
Enhanced Lifestyle - Statistics show that education beyond high school will enable you to earn hundreds of thousands more in your lifetime. |
Professional Bartending Course
- Short-term 45 hour program will prepare students for work in weeks - not months.
- Classes incorporate hands-on training and practice.
- Students learn hundreds of drink recipes including Cocktails, Sours, Blender Drinks, and much more.
- Program includes training in T.I.P.S. (Training for Intervention Procedures) taught by a certified instructor.
- Presentation, garnishing and service are introduced and practiced as part of the class.
- Bar Operations and Management
- Service tips and sales techniques
- Lifetime job placement assistance available
