11830 Webb Chapel Road
Dallas, TX 75234
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Located in Dallas, Texas, the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts offers students the unparalleled combination of a world class training and a city that's one of the world's top meeting, convention and tradeshow destinations. That means opportunity, excitement and fun while you learn. The College's association with Le Cordon Bleu represents a union of the finest in European and North American culinary arts training programs available today.
We offer:
A Le Cordon Bleu education in as little as 15 months.
The program is designed to be 15 months in length - 12 months on campus followed by a 3 month externship where students apply their newly acquired skills in the "real" world. Graduates should be prepared to assume positions such as cook, apprentice chef, manager, kitchen, or caterer manager in settings such as restaurants, hotels, schools, bakeries, resorts, and cruise ships.Financial aid for those who qualify.
Many of our students use financial aid to help with their college 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.
Associate's in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
The associate's program in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts is designed to provide the theoretical foundation and technical skills necessary for success in the food service industry. It has been developed in response to student interest and industry demands. This program is aimed to give students the background and expertise necessary to enter the food service industry in entry- to mid-level positions, and to advance through a variety of related positions.
Le Cordon Bleu's partnership with the Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts - Dallas combines classical French techniques with innovative American technology. It combines classical methodology with a contemporary philosophy and includes over 450 specific proficiencies. Students will be required to demonstrate culinary proficiencies at every level of their program. Students will be exposed to a cross-cultural spirit and international culinary techniques, which focus on demonstration followed by practical application. Le Cordon Bleu has worldwide recognition and local appeal.
As part of the program, students will have the opportunity to learn classical cooking methods and the qualitative aspects of food preparation, including nutrition and sanitation. Laboratory sessions allow students the opportunity to achieve proficiency by meeting the rigorous standards established by the curriculum and defined by experienced chef instructors. Students progress to preparing food in quantity, and become involved in both the front and back of the house operations in our on-site restaurant. Emphasis is placed on timeliness, procedure and organizational techniques, as well as on product quality.
Students also have the opportunity to learn about restaurant operations from a corporate level and then break down the various components to study in detail how they can be applied to any food service establishment. Students can learn management theory and develop an understanding of effective leadership and how it can influence their environment.
General education, an important aspect of higher learning and a valuable asset in today's highly competitive world, is incorporated through general education course work designed to ensure that students have the cognitive abilities crucial to their success in the workplace.
The program represents a complete, well-rounded curriculum that provides a foundation for students to enter the food service industry in any of a multitude of positions. The program is designed to be 15 months in length: 12 months on campus followed by a 3-month externship where students can apply their newly acquired skills in the "real" world. Graduates should be prepared to assume positions such as cook, apprentice chef, personal chef or caterer in settings such as restaurants, hotels, schools, bakeries and resorts.
*Program availability and degree offerings subject to change.
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