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Arizona's Culinary Arts Schools are Hot


Known for its hot, dry weather and varied topography--Arizona is truly a picturesque destination. Home to the Grand Canyon, Arizona attracts visitors and new residents from around the world. While its deserts and forested mountains are well-known tourist destinations, Arizona's unique cuisine is quickly turning the state into a culinary hot spot.

Arizona: A Hot Cuisine Scene

This beautiful desert state is a cultural melting pot, bringing together various traditions into a singular cuisine. The spicy Southwestern cuisine draws its influence not only from nearby Mexico, but from the traditional foods and history of local Native American tribes. From the hills of Yuma--the "Winter Lettuce Capital of the World" to the stylish, metropolitan cuisine of Scottsdale, Arizona can be an exciting place to embark upon your culinary career.

Arizona offers several large areas to practice and ply your trade. The capital city, Phoenix, is by far the state's largest city, with a population of 1.5 million. Other large metropolitan areas include Tucson (pop. 519,000), Mesa (447,000), Glendale (247,000), and Chandler (241,000). The cost of living in Arizona is near the national average--and in Tucson and Mesa it's three to five percent lower.

Arizona: Culinary Arts Schools

Arizona has a number of culinary arts schools and programs that offer the training and experience you may need to succeed in the culinary industry. From instruction in classical cooking methods to nutrition, organizational techniques to budgeting, culinary arts schools can prepare you for a career in a growing industry, from chef to restaurant manager, hotel manager to caterer.

Career training in the culinary arts, hotel or restaurant management can be very rewarding. Consider that in Phoenix, an executive chef can earn between $60,000 to $90,000 per year. Other positions can be found in Arizona's casinos, hotels, restaurants, and spas. Training in hotel and restaurant management and the culinary arts can prepare you to earn the following:

  • Casino restaurant manager: $50,000 - $82,000
  • Caterer: $37,000 - $52,000
  • Restaurant manager: $40,000 - $58,000

Consider looking to Arizona for your culinary training needs, you may just find a career oasis in this desert state.