The Art Institute of Pittsburgh®
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh® offers an environment in which creative minds come together to develop artistic skills and apply them in professional pursuits. Culinary students can benefit from a faculty of established chefs, well-equipped kitchens, and even an on-site restaurant.
Enroll in a Leading Culinary Program
The Culinary Arts programs at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh offer the training you need to pursue an entry-level career in the culinary profession. Programs include:
- The Art of Cooking. This comprehensive program covers basic cooking skills, baking and pastry techniques, and American regional cuisine. You can also study presentation and plating, helping prepare you for an entry-level career as a line cook or pantry cook.
- Baking & Pastry. The Baking & Pastry program introduces you to bread- and cake-baking techniques, cake decoration, dessert creation, and other pastry arts skills. Pursue opportunities such as assistant baker or pastry chef positions, or establish your own bakery.
- Culinary Arts. The Culinary Arts program offers a broad practical introduction to commercial food preparation, with a curriculum that spans cooking techniques, menu creation, safety and sanitation, and kitchen management.
- Culinary Management. Learn the fundamental business skills to manage a food service operation. Culinary management graduates can go on to entry-level careers as restaurant and hospitality managers.
From Culinary School to a Culinary Career
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh features programs to meet every culinary career ambition. Whether you're interested in the business or the artistry of the culinary profession--or a little of both--you can find the resources you need to get started at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh's culinary programs.
