Pennsylvania Culinary Institute

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.

We offer:

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.

Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts - Associate of Specialized Technology

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:

• Food chemistry
• Sanitation
• Dietetics
• Nutrition
• Kitchen management
• Baking and pastry

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 Culinary Techniques - Diploma

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

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

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.

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