Pennsylvania Culinary Institute's dedication and close ties to
the hospitality industry have been hallmarks of teaching,
learning and placement since our founding in 1986. Over the past
two decades, Pennsylvania Culinary Institute (PCI) has
established itself as a place for focused individuals preparing
for careers in the culinary arts.
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute is proud to offer the esteemed Le
Cordon Bleu programs. Graduates of our programs receive both
specialized associate's degree and a Diplōme from Le Cordon
Bleu in their specialized area. PCI is accredited by the
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of
Technology (ACCSCT) and the culinary arts program is accredited
by the American Culinary Federation.
A Le Cordon Bleu education in as little as 16 months.
You can complete a 16-month culinary arts program with an
externship, selecting the site for training that can enhance
your career path. As a graduate, your Le Cordon Bleu
credentials can give you an edge in starting a career with
hotels, fine restaurants, private placement, country clubs,
resorts and catering companies' world wide.
Financial aid for those who qualify.
Many of our students use financial aid to help with
their costs. Our friendly financial aid staff will assist you
through the financial aid application process. We've helped
many students just like you. Financial aid is available for
those who qualify.
As a student enrolled in the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts program
at Pennsylvania Culinary Institute you will receive intensive,
hands-on training coupled with comprehensive theoretical
knowledge in culinary skills arts as well as:
In addition to exposure to different culinary styles, the
chef-instructors will familiarize you with a wide variety of
equipment, and prepare you for whatever area of the industry you
decide to enter.
Le Cordon Bleu offers this program in a 60-week course as well as
an 84-week course.
Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Techniques - Diploma
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Cooks and apprentice chefs work in a fast-paced atmosphere that
requires a broad range of skills. Career-focused culinary arts
training could be your first step towards working in a
restaurant, hotel, private household or maybe even starting your
own business as a caterer!
By choosing to earn your Diploma in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary
Techniques from Pennsylvania Culinary Institute, you'll have an
opportunity to gain the competency, experience and confidence
required to pursue a successful culinary career.
Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality & Restaurant Management -
Associate of Specialized Business
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As a student enrolled in the Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality and
Restaurant Management program at Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
you will receive a unique educational opportunity. Our
hospitality and restaurant management students receive a level of
training not found in traditional 4-year college hospitality
curriculums and this program is one of its kind in North
America---based on the Le Cordon Bleu Restaurant Management
program developed in South Australia in 1992.
In order to meet the demand for qualified hospitality
professionals, the Hospitality and Restaurant Management program
can prepare you for employment at a range of levels in restaurant
management.
Our program meets the needs and desires of industry employers by
spanning the gap between the "front and back of the house"
(kitchen and the dining room) by including all aspects of
managing restaurant facilities through practical, hands-on
education viewed from the management perspective.
A high level of professional performance and appearance is
expected due to the nature of the program. Students can expect to
gain a strong foundation in the principles of cooking and
management.
Le Cordon Bleu Pātisserie & Baking - Associate of
Specialized Technology
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As a student enrolled in the Le Cordon Bleu Pātisserie and
Baking program at Pennsylvania Culinary Institute you will
receive intensive training in baking and pastry arts
fundamentals.
Along with learning the fundamentals of pātisserie and
baking techniques, our pastry chef training can help you develop
the skills necessary to create magnificent show pieces and
displays to prepare you for whatever area of the industry you
decide to enter.
In addition to the specialized pātisserie and baking
courses, our school's curriculum includes courses in:
- Food chemistry
- Sanitation
- Dietetics
- Nutrition
- Kitchen management
- Communications
The goal of our pastry chef training is to prepare you with the
high level of expertise necessary to become a professional baker
or pastry chef. The program is taught by experienced
chef-instructors in this specialized field---many of whom have
received awards for their pastry art creations.
The jobs mentioned are examples of certain potential jobs,
not a representation that these outcomes are more probable than
others. Pennsylvania Culinary Institute does not guarantee
employment or salary.
