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The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Culinary Programs

Culinary ProgramsWithout question... the most valuable part of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh's past, present and future is the people who make up this creative, exciting, nurturing community. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is a place where creative minds come to learn new ways to apply personal talent, energy and skill in a whole new world of opportunity.

At The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, we understand that the creative process doesn't just happen. It takes time. It takes imagination. It takes practice. Art and design education that is grounded in the realities of the professional path you choose is the key to your beginning. And you're about to meet a world-class faculty that can help you get there. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh faculty is drawn from the ranks of industry and brings valuable professional experience into the classroom. They're all here for one important goal... to help you graduate and become part of the successful alumni network of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

Culinary Programs Offered:

The Art of Cooking
In the Art of Cooking program, you’ll focus on cooking skills, baking, pastry, and American regional cuisine. You’ll learn plating and presentation as you build upon your cooking experience. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as line cook or pantry cook.
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Baking & Pastry
In the Baking & Pastry program, you’ll gain hands-on baking skills. Emphasis is placed on fundamental pastry and bread-baking techniques, in addition to all-purpose baking, desserts, cake decoration, and pastry arts. To complement your culinary techniques, you’ll learn critical thinking and business essentials. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as line cook and pantry cook (garde manger).
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Culinary Arts
In the Culinary Arts program, you’ll have an opportunity to gain practical experience in the kitchen while studying the business of cost control, sanitation and safety, menu and beverage management, nutrition, and kitchen management. You’ll have an opportunity to learn to produce food quickly and in quantity while working with others. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as line cook and pantry cook (garde manger).
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Culinary Management
In the Culinary Management program, you’ll have an opportunity to focus on communications, training, leadership, management, accounting, marketing, financial management, and employee relations. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as restaurant manager or catering manager in restaurants, hospitals, cruise ships, and banquet facilities.
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Hotel & Restaurant Management
In the Hotel and Restaurant Management program, you’ll study the skills needed to pursue management positions inside of hotels and restaurants. Coursework focuses on communications, training, leadership, management, human resources, technology, accounting, marketing, financial management, and customer relations. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as restaurant manager or catering manager in restaurants, cruise ships, and banquet facilities.
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Open House
Want to find out more about The Art Institutes schools? Attend our Open House on August 7th at any of our locations throughout North America to see what we can offer you.
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