Culinary Arts Schools in Utah

If you’re looking for professional cooking training, one great source is a culinary school. Utah’s restaurant scene is in an exciting stage of growth, and the state can be a great choice for those wanting to make an impact out West. Ski slopes, outdoor adventures, and city areas draw visitors each year to the state, and they, along with hungry residents, want good, quality food. Anyone doubting the state’s culinary scene can look at the slow food movement and Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs) present in the state, the chefs recognized by the American Culinary Federation, and the number of restaurants blazing their own unique path. Utah culinary schools can give students the environment to hone new skills before joining this exciting workforce.

The Restaurant Sector and Culinary Schools in Utah

Cooking is fun, but what is working in the sector like? The National Restaurant Association listed 4,154 eating places in Utah in 2009, and Utah restaurants in 2011 employed 100,300 people, or eight percent of the state’s residents. Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that chefs and head cooks in Utah earned on average $42,430 annually in 2011, making this the highest-paying position in Utah’s restaurant sector. Of course, success in the restaurant industry depends on hard work, determination and skills. Although restaurant jobs do not require a degree, culinary schools can supply needed skills to students in culinary arts, baking and pastry, and restaurant and hotel management. So start moving forward on your career: browse through the list of culinary schools in Utah and nearby to find the schools and programs that fit your needs.

Additional Resources for Culinary Students
Utah Community Supported Agriculture information and resources
Salt Lake Tribune: Food blog, restaurant reviews and more
City Weekly: Culinary blogging and reviews of Salt Lake City’s top restaurants
National Restaurant Association quick facts on Utah’s restaurant sector

Find a Utah Culinary School Near You!

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

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 (AS)
Culinary Arts (D)
Baking & Pastry (AS)

Campus Locations:

Draper

Arizona Culinary Institute

Train with professional chefs and earn your culinary diploma in 9 months.

Programs:

Diploma in Culinary Arts: Baking and Restaurant Management

Campus Locations:

Scottsdale

Argosy University

Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs to students through its five colleges: Psychology andBehavioral Sciences, Education, Business, Health Sciences, and Undergraduate Studies, as well as certificate programs in many areas.

Programs:

Master of Science in Service Sector Management (M.S.)

Campus Locations:

Draper

Broadview University

Launch your new career with a degree from Broadview University.

Programs:

BS-Business Management: Hospitality Management empahsis

Campus Locations:

Layton

West Jordan

Orem

Find Culinary Schools in Utah by City

Draper | Salt Lake City

Other Utah Culinary Schools

School Name	City or Town	Programs Offered
Davis Applied Technology Center	Kaysville	Culinary Arts
Bridgerland Applied Technology Center	Logan	Basic Restaurant and Catering
Utah State University	Logan	Food Science
Odgen-Weber Applied Technology Center	Ogden	Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Utah Valley State College	Orem	Culinary Arts
Brigham Young University	Provo	Dietetics
Salt Lake Community College	Salt Lake City	Culinary Arts/Chef Training