Culinary Arts Schools in Florida

Thinking of attending a culinary school in Florida? There are good reasons why anyone would want to attend one of the state’s culinary schools. Florida, graced with the longest contiguous coastline in America and a tropical climate, boasts a high output of fresh seafood and is easily considered one of the top producers of fruits and vegetables, notably citrus fruits. Throw in the cultural influence from its geographic proximity to the Bahamas and Cuba, and you have a recipe for a distinctive set of foods found in Florida. Cuban food has grown in prominence along with “Floribbean” cuisine, which uses Native American, European and Caribbean ingredients and spices to create dishes special to the region. Thanks to this and popular food-savvy city centers like Miami and Orlando, chefs have a great environment to create innovative food.

Florida Culinary Schools and Employment Information

As a state that attracts both young and old travelers craving sun, palm trees, and beaches, Florida’s tourism industry offers many opportunities for culinary careers in hospitality and dining establishments. As reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Florida has one of the highest levels of employment for chefs and head cooks in the country: the Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall metropolitan center, for example, has an especially high employment level for chef jobs. Furthermore, the beachside Naples-Marco Island metropolitan area has one of the highest concentrations of culinary jobs in the nation. And in a state with an average wage of $49,230 as of May 2011, chefs here are paid more than the national average; chefs in the Naples area make an average $56,090 annually.

Hands-on professional experience is essential for developing a career in culinary arts. However, a culinary arts degree demonstrating both dedication and skills to employers can also help.

To amplify your professional training, start by browsing the list of culinary schools in Florida below.

Additional Information on Culinary Colleges in Florida from Chef2chef.net
Baking and Pastry Arts Schools in Florida
Hotel Management Schools in Florida
Pastry Chef Schools in Florida

Additional Resources for Culinary Students
Bureau of Labor Statistics career profile: Chefs and head cooks
Bureau of Labor Statistics career profile: Cooks and food preparation workers
Occupational Information Network (O*NET) job profiles: Chefs and food service managers

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Note: This list also contains schools that accept culinary students from Florida.

The Art Institutes

The Art Institutes system of schools offers a range of master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree programs, as well as diploma and certificate programs specializing in the creative and applied arts. We also offer a variety of online, evening, and weekend learning options, so there's an education solution to fit your schedule. And our professional-grade technology can give you the practical skills to match your ideashelping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.

Programs:

Culinary Arts (AA)
Culinary Arts (AS)
Culinary Arts (D)

Campus Locations:

Jacksonville

Fort Lauderdale

Tampa

Keiser Univ. Center for Culinary Arts

Keiser University - Center for Culinary Arts can provide you with the practical hands-on skills and experience you need to succeed in the rapidly growing culinary field.

Programs:

Culinary Arts
Baking & Pastry Arts

Campus Locations:

Melbourne

Tallahassee

Sarasota

Le Cordon Bleu Schools of North America

Bring Your Fire to the Plate. Le Cordon Bleu. Learn the Way.

Programs:

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Minneapolis/St. Paul - Certificate in Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale - Certificate in Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlando - 12 Month Certificate in Culinary Arts

Campus Locations:

Orlando

Scottsdale

Saint Paul

Lincoln Culinary Institute

Turn your passion for cooking into a career with Lincoln Culinary Institute.

For more student consumer information, please visit www.lincolnedu.com/lincolnconsumerinfo

Programs:

Culinary Arts
Baking & Pastry

Campus Locations:

West Palm Beach

Keiser University Campus

Keiser University offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.

Programs:

Baking And Pastry Arts, AS

Campus Locations:

Sarasota

Florida Technical College

Your rewarding career in Health Care, Technology, or Programming begins at Florida Technical College.

Programs:

Culinary Arts
Baking and Pastry

Campus Locations:

Kissimmee

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Other Florida Culinary Schools

School Name	City or Town	Programs Offered
South Florida Community College	Avon Park	Hospitality Services Management
Webber College	Babson Park	Hospitality & Tourism Management
Lynn University	Boca Raton	Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
Southtech Academy	Boynton Beach	Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Manatee Technical Institute	Bradenton	Culinary Arts
Lee County High Technical Center - North	Cape Coral	Culinary Arts
Washington-Holmes Technical Center	Chipley	Culinary Arts & Related Services
Pinellas Technical Education Center - Clearwater	Clearwater	Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts
Brevard Community College - Cocoa Campus	Cocoa	Culinary Operations
Atlantic Vocational Technical Center	Coconut Creek	Culinary Arts/Chef Training
William T Mcfatter Vocational Technical Center	Davie	Culinary Arts & Related Services
Bethune Cookman College	Daytona Beach	Culinary Arts
Daytona Beach Community College	Daytona Beach	Culinary Management
Lake Technical Center - Lake Culinary Institute	Eustis	Chef Apprenticeship
Broward Community College	Ft Lauderdale	Culinary Arts Management Associate in Science Degree
Edison Community College	Ft Myers	Hospitality and Spa Operation
Lee County High Technical Center - Central	Ft Myers	Culinary Arts
Indian River State College	Ft Pierce	Associate in Applied Science degree in Restaurant Management with a Culinary Arts Specialty
Okaloosa Applied Technology Center	Ft Walton Beach	Culinary Arts & Related Services
University of Florida	Gainesville	Recreation, Parks and Tourism
Florida National College	Hialeah	Hospitality Services Management
Sheridan Technical Center	Hollywood	Certificate in Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts
Sheridan Vocational Center	Hollywood	Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Florida State College at Jacksonville	Jacksonville	Culinary Management
Technical Education Center - Osceola	Kissimmee	Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Palm Beach Community College	Lake Worth	Culinary & Hospitality
Traviss Career Center	Lakeland	Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts
Schiller International University	Largo	International Hospitality and Tourism Management
Suwannee-Hamilton Technical Center	Live Oak	Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Chipola Junior College	Marianna	Culinary Management
Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center	Miami	Culinary Arts
Miami Dade College	Miami	Culinary Arts Program Associate in Science Degree
Florida Memorial College	Miami Gardens	Dual-Degree Program in Business Administration and Hospitality Management, with Florida International University
Saint Thomas University	Miami Gardens	Tourism & Hospitality Management
Miami Lakes Educational Center	Miami Lakes	Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts
Radford M Locklin Technical Center	Milton	Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts
Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology	Naples	Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts
Okaloosa-Walton Community College	Niceville	Hospitality Services Management
Florida International University	North Miami	Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
Johnson & Wales University - North Miami Campus	North Miami	Bachelors Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management
Mid-Florida Tech	Orlando	Commercial & Culinary Arts
University of Central Florida	Orlando	Hospitality Services Management
Valencia Community College	Orlando	Culinary/Pastry Management
Gulf Coast Community College	Panama City	Culinary Management
George Stone Area Vocational Technical Center	Pensacola	Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts
Pensacola State College	Pensacola	Culinary Arts/Management
Charlotte Vocational Technical Center	Port Charlotte	Culinary Arts â€“ High School
Sarasota County Technical Institute	Sarasota	Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts
First Coast Technical Institute	St Augustine	Culinary Arts
Pinellas Technical Education Center	St Petersburg	Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts
Saint Petersburg Junior College	St. Petersburg	Hospitality and Tourism Management
Capital Culinary Institute of Keiser College	Tallahassee	Associate of Science in Culinary Arts
Dedman School of Hospitality	Tallahassee	Major in Hospitality Management
Brewster Technical Center	Tampa	Culinary Arts
D G Erwin Technical Center	Tampa	Culinary Arts
Hillsborough Community College	Tampa	Culinary Arts Certificate Program
Northwood University - Florida Education Center	West Palm Beach	Hospitality & Recreation Mrktng
Ridge Technical Center	Winter Haven	Culinary Arts/Chef Training