Arizona Culinary Institute

Do you get a thrill out of entertaining? Do you have a passion for food? Discover how a culinary diploma from the Arizona Culinary Institute can help turn your passion into a career.

Arizona Culinary Institute was founded with the purpose of providing a culinary education through a diploma program that stands out from the competition. The college offers a well-balanced and carefully planned program, modern equipment, experienced instructors, and personalized job placement services.

Carefully Planned Diploma Program

Arizona Culinary Institute's program is methodically planned and well balanced. The diploma program is designed to provide a strong foundation in French cooking to help you achieve your career goals in the food industry. Your culinary diploma can be obtained in as little as nine months. The comfortable atmosphere and small classes allow for personal attention from a group of highly-qualified instructors.

Arizona Culinary Institute's program makes efficient use of your valuable time and resources. Hands-on training starts right away, so you begin sharpening your skills immediately. The college's diploma program starts with the basics and gradually becomes more advanced, culminating in a paid internship with a restaurant, resort, catering company, or other culinary organization during your final three months of the program. This internship program gives you potential long-term employment opportunities and helps you acquire the knowledge and skills that can only be obtained through real experience. The comprehensive curriculum and hands-on training are hallmarks of the culinary education experience at Arizona Culinary Institute.

State-of-the-Art Culinary Facilities

The facilities at Arizona Culinary Institute were built for the sole purpose of culinary education, so every nook and cranny is meant to give you a wonderful educational experience. Arizona Culinary Institute's 18,000 square-foot facility includes all the amenities needed to make a comfortable and innovative cooking environment:

• Du Jour kitchen
• Basics kitchen
• Baking kitchen
• Saucier kitchen
• Showpiece kitchen
• Four classrooms
• Du Jour restaurant

The college's five professionally equipped kitchens and four classrooms provide ample space you to expand your culinary knowledge. The student-run restaurant allows you to practice your culinary skills in a comfortable and relaxed setting with all the amenities of a professional kitchen.

Excellent Instruction from Experienced Chefs

At Arizona Culinary Institute, small class sizes allow you to earn your culinary diploma while receiving personalized attention from dedicated instructors. The chef instructors at Arizona Culinary Institute were carefully chosen for their culinary ability and passion for teaching. Their real-world experience means your training will be tailored to the demands of a job in the food industry. The college's instructors are diverse, and have worked all over the country. They can help you learn to excel in the kitchen and teach you new techniques that will stick with you throughout your career.

Job Placement Assistance Throughout Your Career

Arizona Culinary Institute is dedicated to helping you find rewarding and satisfying employment. As one of the college's primary missions, job placement assistance is offered to you at all levels of your career, whether you are a current student, a recent graduate, or an alumnus. Current students receive help finding part-time work that will give you even more industry experience while you are still working toward your culinary diploma. Arizona Culinary Institute extends its services to recent graduates to help you launch your career in the culinary field. Even once you are an established chef, Arizona Culinary Institute continues to offer job support throughout your career. The college's faculty and alumni combine to make a large network of thousands of potential employers. At Arizona Culinary Institute, you receive an education that prepares you for work as a chef and job placement assistance that helps you to start, build, and thrive in your career as a culinary professional.

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Scottsdale, AZ