Culinary Arts Programs At The Art Institute Of Raleigh-durham^®

At the heart of this bustling community is The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham^®, home to one of The International Culinary Schools^SM at The Art Institutes, North America's largest system of culinary programs. The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham offers the following culinary arts programs:

• Culinary Arts. Taught by culinary chefs and other industry professionals, the Culinary Arts program takes you through the fundamentals of culinary technique, from basic cutting skills to menu planning. In addition, you can explore cuisines from around the world and build practical skills in commercial kitchen management. The Culinary Arts program offers hands-on training in student-run restaurants and local internships.
• Culinary Management. The Culinary Arts Management program prepares you to work on the business side of the culinary profession. You can learn business fundamentals applied to a food service context, with courses in communications, training, management, and marketing.

A Culinary Program in The Triangle

Raleigh and Durham make up two points of "The Triangle," the economic and cultural epicenter of North Carolina. The dense collection of universities, research institutes, and high-tech start-ups have made the region the fastest-growing metropolitan area in the U.S. In 2008, both Forbes and MSNBC ranked Raleigh, North Carolina the nation's #1 Best Place for Business and Careers. The Triangle's prosperity and universities also attract cultural events, film festivals, and art galleries, making Raleigh-Durham a good place to live, too.

Today, most graduates go on to entry-level positions as line cooks, pantry cooks, or restaurant managers. With a culinary education, you have the option to take advantage of entering job market or to explore other opportunities in the field.

The Art Institutes Culinary Student Work

The culinary students at The International Culinary Schools^SM at The Art Institutes quickly pick up the skills they need to become top chefs. Check out the fruits of their labor here.

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Food at left by:

Travis Brumbalow

Alumni, The Art Institute of Atlanta

Culinary – Culinary Arts

Find out how you can be on your way to creating your own culinary masterpieces by checking out the culinary programs available at The Art Institutes^SM.