The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Dallas
If you ever thought about going to cooking school in Texas, you'll want to learn more about The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Dallas
What You Need to Know
Looking for direction? If you're thinking about going to culinary arts school, you're probably asking questions like how do I apply, how much will it cost, and how long will it take. Answers to these questions and more are just a click away.
Below is some basic information about The Art Institute of Dallas and its programs, but if you really want to learn more, you can fill out the short questionnaire and someone will contact you to talk about how to apply, time requirements, costs and just about anything else you may need to know.
The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Dallas
8080 Park Lane, Suite 100
Dallas, Texas 75231
Why Choose The Art Institute of Dallas?
The Art Institute of Dallas prepares you for employment in the restaurant and hospitality industry and draws on almost five decades of educational experience. You will learn from experience faculty from the professional ranks. The school was designed with the creative student in mind.
Spacious classrooms and equipped studios, professional skills kitchens and both Mac and PC computer labs offer a productive working atmosphere to explore and render creativity. The school also includes a library resource center, student gallery, student deli, staff and faculty offices and other amenities.
Also on campus is the Chef’s Gallery, a restaurant open to the public that’s operated by senior level culinary students and overseen by professional chef faculty.
Programs of study
The Art Institute of Dallas culinary students come to them from different levels of experience but they all share the same thing - a passion for cooking. And they know something else: There are no shortcuts to a great culinary education. It's why they are there.
Certificate in The Art of Cooking: This 12 Quarter program trains you in the basics of culinary art. Here you will learn speed, coordination and most importantly, teamwork. You should be ready to enter the market and find an entry level position as a banquet cook, breakfast cook, shift leader or line cook.
Associate degree in Culinary Arts: This degree program builds on the material covered in the certificate course and through expert instruction gives the student a foundation in hand and knife skills as well as a more in-depth study of baking and pastry preparation. The student will also learn about pantry cooking, American and international cuisines. There is a focus on the development of presentation, teamwork, and time management skills. Instructors will also give an advanced course in food preparation that will also you to create delicious dishes from even the most basic ingredients. Graduates from this program will be able to join the food service industry in entry-level positions such as line cook, prep cook and first cook in food service facilities such as hotels the world over.
Associate degree in Restaurant & Catering Management: With an emphasis on food service management skills, your focus will be human resources, accounting, finance, technology, leadership and communications. If you are interested in managing a restaurant or catering company, this may be a good program for you.
The City of Dallas, Texas
Dallas is the Number 1 visitor destination in Texas. It encompasses 384 square miles of rolling prairie, with native pecan, cottonwood and oak trees located along the Trinity River and the numerous creeks that feed it. The elevation ranges from 450 to 750 feet. As the Southwest's leading business and financial center, it boasts the largest wholesale market in the world and lays claim to being one of the top convention cities in the United States.
Dallas is home of many corporate headquarters as the area holds one of the largest corporate headquarters in the country. The city is sometimes referred to as the "Texas Silicon Valley." Also, there are more than 40,000 telecommunication employees along the "Telecom Corridor."
If you are interested in any of these great programs at The Art Institute of Dallas, please click on the button below, fill out the form and a representative will contact you to answer your questions and send more information about the school including an application.
What Do You Need To Know to Get Into Culinary School?
As the Reluctant Gourmet, I have never been to cooking school, but I keep telling myself it's never too late. The best way for you to learn more about becoming a chef is to visit my new Culinary School Resource Center. Here you will find articles, books, school resources and many other useful resources.
Also, try reading as much as you can about going to cooking school and what it is like to be a professional chef. One book I highly recommend to anyone thinking about culinary school is, The Making of A Chef, by Michael Ruhlman. It will really help you understand what you may be getting yourself into. For a complete list of Books For Cooks.
