The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
Nestled in the heart of the Napa Valley, just two hours north of San Francisco, is The Culinary Institute of America's west coast campus. Since 1995, the CIA at Greystone has provided continuing education opportunities and career development programs for food, wine and hospitality. Today, the California campus has expanded its services to include culinary arts and baking and pastry arts associate degrees and baking and pastry arts certificate programs.
Along with superior facilities, a renowned faculty and a vast selection of innovative year-round programs, Greystone hosts a number of industry conferences providing students with excellent networking opportunities. People in the industry know that CIA graduates have what it takes to help their organizations succeed. Come to the CIA at Greystone and discover a whole new world of opportunity.
Certificate in Baking & Pastry Arts
Don't just look for a job…Get the credential that opens doors
Are you interested in pursuing a rewarding, enriching and creative career in the ever-growing field of baking and pastry arts? You'll be well on your way with The Culinary Institute of America's Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate program. It's a great opportunity to enter the industry with the education and credential that put you on the "A-List" of candidates for most employers. The Culinary is famous for preparing top-notch professionals who are creative, forward-thinking and well-grounded in proven, essential knowledge and skills.
From the basics of baking to the fine art of patisserie, this program fits both the foodservice professional and the industry newcomer. All you need is 30 weeks and a passion for food.
Associate's in Baking & Pastry Arts
Discover a whole new world of opportunity
The hands-on learning and in-depth knowledge you'll receive from the CIA's Associate Degree program in Baking and Pastry Arts will raise the bar on your career possibilities. You'll practice baking techniques, explore world cuisines and ingredients, and build your command of critical skills such as cost control, interpersonal communications, and menu development. You'll work in Greystone's amazing teaching kitchens and bakeshops, with people who are serious and passionate about all things culinary and who share your commitment to personal and professional development.
Our baking and pastry arts degree program will give you more than 1,300 hands-on hours—more than just about any other culinary college. The comprehensive knowledge of baking and pastry methods and cuisines you'll develop will serve as the foundation for everything you do in your career.
Associate's in Culinary Arts
When we speak food the world listens
Our renowned Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degree in Culinary Arts at Greystone is the same proven curriculum offered at our main campus in Hyde Park, NY. You'll get the same hands-on learning and in-depth knowledge while practicing cooking techniques, exploring world cuisines and ingredients, while building your command of critical skills such as cost control, interpersonal communications and menu development. And you'll do it all in only 21 months or less, so you can quickly put your degree to work for you—and your future.
Throughout your studies, you'll work in Greystone's amazing teaching kitchens with people who are serious and passionate about the culinary arts and who share your commitment to personal and professional development. You'll spend over 1,300 hours in the kitchen and put your skills into practice at the Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant, our on-campus, public-service restaurant. You'll also take an 18-week externship at one of more than 1,200 top foodservice properties around the world.