Our culinary students come to us from different levels of experience but they all share the same thing - a passion for cooking. And they know something else: There are no shortcuts to a great culinary education. It's why they are here.

At The Art Institutes, our students study traditional, fundamental cooking skills. And they explore the realities of working in restaurants and the food service industry.

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At CHIC, we offer two culinary programs - our Associate of Applied Science Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts and our Baking and Pastry Certificate. Both feature comprehensive curricula that will season you for a career in the food service industry.

Programs:

• Associate Degree of Applied Science in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
  Our AAS program combines coursework in three areas: culinary, baking and pastry, and management, including over 450 Le Cordon Bleu proficiencies. This spectrum of learning creates a broad, yet thorough experience, complete with theoretical foundations and technical skills. Graduates of the AAS program are prepared for a variety of positions in any food service operation.

  Even better, our affiliation with Le Cordon Bleu creates:

  • A stimulating cross-cultural spirit
  • A fraternity of 50 nationalities
  • Associates Degrees and Les Diplomes
  • Worldwide recognition and local appeal
  • Art de Vivre in the Windy City

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• Baking and Pastry Certificate
  Through our Baking and Pastry Certificate program, you will have the opportunity to master the theories and techniques of the culinary profession. You will acquire the creativity, flexibility and innovative thinking imperative to a successful career in this competitive field.

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As one of the most affordable private colleges in the nation, we strive to provide students just like you with the skills and knowledge sought by employers. Our small, individualized courses are taught by practitioned faculty instructors, and are offered during the day, evening, or weekends.

If you're looking to earn your degree fast, you'll appreciate the fact that nine out of ten of our graduates earn their bachelor's degree in three years or less.

• Associate - Culinary Arts

Equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare a variety of cuisines for food service organizations. Students acquire knowledge in basic and mass food preparation, ethnic and international cuisines, garde manger, sanitation, safety and nutrition.

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It's no secret -- those who love their careers thrive in them. Get the real-world skills today it takes to succeed in a fast-growing, exciting career in Culinary and Baking & Pastry.

Programs:

Certificate:

• Professional Catering
• Professional Cookery
• Professional Personal Chef
• Baking and Pastry
• Bed and Breakfast Operation

Associate:

• Culinary Arts
• Culinary Arts - Accelerated
• Baking and Pastry

Bachelor:

• Culinary Arts
• Convention and Meeting Planning
• Culinary Management
• Food and Beverage Operations
• Hotel Management
• International Hospitality Management

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