2400 Metrocentre Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Florida Culinary Institute
If your dream is to become a chef, Florida Culinary Institute can help make that dream a reality. Since 1987, we have been sharing a recipe for success with our graduates at our esteemed culinary arts college. The culinary school offers a variety of diploma and associate's degree programs in culinary arts, culinary nutrition, international baking and pastry, and food and beverage management.
The school also offers a 36-month bachelor's degree in culinary management. Located in beautiful South Florida, our students and graduates have access to great career opportunities with help from the career services department at the culinary institute.
Top reasons to attend Florida Culinary Institute:
Hands-On Training
Students learn by doing, focusing on competency-based training in hundreds of culinary proficiencies.
Wide Range of Programs
We offer a full range of degree and diploma programs that will prepare your for a career in just 12 to 36 months.
Top Faculty
You'll learn from long-term instructors who bring years of professional field experience into the classroom, including numerous Certified Master Bakers, Executive Chefs and the 2001 National Culinary Educator of the Year.
Personal Attention
Florida Culinary Institute's "students first" philosophy encourages a hands-on, one-to-one learning experience. Through close attention to detail, the chef instructors identify the areas that each student needs to develop.
Modern Facilities
Our kitchens feature "state-of-the-art" equipment.
Ideal Location
Booming West Palm Beach is one of the hottest hospitality areas in the world. Florida Culinary Institute is centrally located just minutes from the ocean, attractions, restaurants, famous hotels and more.
Job Placement Services
Over 95% of Florida Culinary Institute students find work in their chosen field upon, or shortly after, graduation.
Accreditation
Florida Culinary Institute's culinary arts and baking and pastry programs are accredited by the American Culinary Federation.
Associate's - Baking and Pastry
The baking and pastry program offers a broad array of baking and pastry theory and practical experiences necessary for success in the food service industry. All courses emphasize laboratory activities, with extensive periods of hands-on practical experience in professionally equipped culinary laboratories. The following is a sampling of the training included:
- Candy making
- Tempering of chocolate
- Wedding cakes
- Cocoa painting
- Marzipan and royal icing
- Mousses and creams
- Advanced piping skills
- Danish pastries
- Scones and puff pastry
- Cheesecakes
- Croissants, cookies, éclairs
- Basic knife skills
- Desert menu development
- Facility design (restaurant, bakery)
- Wine knowledge and tasting
- History of baking
