Do you like cooking for your friends and family? Is cooking a hobby or a passion of yours? Why not make it your career. If you are interested in having a fast-paced career in culinary arts and want to be head chef of your favorite restaurant, or better yet – have your own restaurant to be the chef of, you should get a degree in Culinary Arts from Florida Technical College. We have years of culinary arts experience and our chefs are top in their career. Our Kissimmee and South Miami locations allows our students to learn cooking techniques from all around the world. Become an expert of Asian, Latin American, European and fusion cuisines.
Are you interested in launching a rewarding Career in the Culinary Industry? We offer programs in:
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The Florida Technical College Culinary Arts training program can help you develop food preparation, baking and even management skills. At Florida Technical College you will receive daily hands on training, you will train under professional chefs, get experience from a restaurant-like environment and learn innovative cooking techniques from the top kitchens around the world.
Your classroom setting won’t be like any other classroom. You will learn and train in our commercial kitchens, which are equipped with all the essentials for you to learn and practice fundamental cooking techniques. Our Instructors are Chefs and they will help guide you through the program, simulating real-work restaurant environments.
Pursuing your Culinary Arts degree can lead to a prosperous career as a: Restaurant Manager, Cooking Assistant, Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Line Cook and the list goes on. Turn your passion for food into a life-long career!
Whichever program you choose, Florida Technical College offers fast-paced career training programs and features a hands-on approach to learning.
What Are the Benefits of Attending a Culinary Arts Program?
Cooking fundamentals are the foundation of any culinary arts program, but they are far from the only subject you learn during your studies. Complete training that covers multiple techniques and foods, including meats, seafood, and pastries, are all addressed in a systematic way. You start by learning your way around the kitchen, how to use and select various types of utensils and cooking methods. You’ll also learn the science behind cooking, how boiling, oven cooking, stovetop cooking and other methods impact an entrée.
During the culinary arts program, you will also learn how to organize a kitchen and run a restaurant service. These are two of the most important skills that Kissimmee and South Miami establishments look for in new hires. Many people who are not formally trained are able to produce good food, but they don’t know how to work efficiently in a kitchen. This can spell disaster for a restaurant that requires quick turnarounds for hungry customers. Knowing how to seamlessly transition between stations, how to manage multiple foods and the process of preparing a meal from order to clean-up, you become a skilled and worthwhile candidate for any potential jobs in culinary arts.
Find Out if a Rewarding Culinary Arts Career is right for you!
The best way to see if going back to school and training for a career in Culinary Arts is right for you is to visit the Florida Technical College Kissimmee and South Miami campuses. You can tour our modern commercial kitchen and meet with our instructors who work in the field. More importantly we offer Financial Aid to those who qualify. We know this is a big step so we encourage you to learn more. To schedule your Florida Technical College campus tour, fill out this form or call the Florida Technical College Kissimmee and South Miami campus today: 888-906-5730
Culinary Arts Program Description
The Culinary Arts Diploma Program offers college students the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to obtain an entry-level position in the field. Florida Technical College students will gain hands-on knowledge of sauces, meats, and baked products. In addition, they will learn about kitchen safety and sanitation techniques to ensure food safety. Finally, they will cover management and supervision in the food service industry.
Ready to move from the classroom to a career? Florida Technical College is here to help. The Culinary Arts program is offered at the Kissimmee and South Miami campuses. Contact us to learn more about completing the diploma program at Florida Technical College.
*These examples are intended to serve as a general guide. There are various factors that determine what occupation an individual can achieve and NUC University cannot guarantee its graduates a specific job position. Some positions may require licensing or other certifications. We encourage you to investigate the requirements for your job and your career goals.
