Culinary Arts Program Application

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If you have a strong passion for the food industry, our Culinary Arts program is for you! This innovative hands-on training will get you prepared for a rewarding career in the culinary industry. Whether you dream of owning your own culinary or hospitality business, putting on large catering events or crafting unique gourmet experiences or dinners in a fine dining restaurant, we can provide you with the training and relationships you need to make it a reality.

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The Culinary Arts Program is a 15 week highly focussed program designed for aspiring culinary professionals with a passion for food who are looking for something more than the traditional, classroom-based culinary education program. You will work hands-on in the kitchen with expertly skilled professional chefs that will provide you with the tools needed to succeed in the hospitality industry.

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Core Values:

Attitude, Efficiency, Teamwork, Etiquette, Integrity

 

Core Competencies:

Punctuality, Conflict Resolution, Food Knowledge, Initiative and a strong desire to improve

 

Student Expectations:

• Committed to learning

• Full attendance

• Bright attitude

• Professional decorum 

• Strong communication skills - Must contact class instructor if unavailable to attend due to extenuating circumstances and must make arrangements to catch up 

• Dress code – must adhere to dress code and personal hygiene and safety requirements – Nails, Hair code etc…

• On The Job Training – recognition that others are always watching & observing performance and behavior

 

Recommended Criteria:

High school diploma or equivalent, working knowledge of computers and access to a computer and the Internet are highly recommended. 

Students are required to sign a waiver of liability due to cooking equipment that will be utilized in the kitchen. 

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Location:

Our classes will take place at the City of Refuge facility, renowned for its state-of-the-art teaching kitchen. You'll find us primarily in the professional designed catering kitchen classroom.

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Curriculum Outline:

• Sanitation basics while preparing for the ServSafe® exam

• Industry tools, equipment and food science

• Learning Knife skills

• How to make stocks, soups and sauces

• Meat, poultry, fruits, vegetables and herb identification

• Garde manger (keeper of the food) duties & Mise en Place

• Baking, plating and presentation 

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Apprenticeship Locations:

Your apprenticeships may consist of working at multiple locations during the program which may include:

• Atlanta Breakfast Club in Downtown

• ABC Chicken & Waffles and Nitro Coffee Counter

• Atlanta Breakfast Club at City of Refuge

• Le Petit Marché

• The ATL

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Working at different locations provides hands-on experience in a variety of food service environments. These experiences often result in the cultivation of important connections as well as valuable experience for resumes.  

 

Schedule Information:

Start Date: June 17, 2024

15 week course

Monday - Friday I 8:30am-3pm