Start Your Culinary Education at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Detroit!
What You Need to Know
If you ever thought about going to cooking school in Michigan, you'll want to learn more about The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Detroit.
As someone interested in going to culinary school, you may be asking yourself - How much is this going to cost? Where do I start the process? How long will it take? How will I find a job after I graduate? Is there financial aid available? All great questions.
Below is some basic information about The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Detroit and its programs, but if you really want to learn more, you should 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 Detroit
28125 Cabot Drive
Suite 120
Novi, MI 48377
Why Choose The Art Institute of Detroit?
The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Detroit, formerly American Business and Fashion Institute, was established in 1973. You will be trained classically learning the principles of the great French chef Escoffier and building on those skills to understand today's cuisine. Your instructors are Chefs who have worked in the culinary industry, know what it takes to be successful and are there to help you become successful.
Your education will include lectures, classroom demos, field trips, externships, classroom training but most importantly of all, hands on training. Your classes will average about 20 for kitchen labs and about 30 for group lectures.
Once you graduate, you will have the skills to enter the job market at an entry level position as a line cook, assistant pastry chef, catering cook or one of the other in demand positions in the culinary world.
Programs of Study
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.
Bachelor degree in Culinary Arts Management: This program is geared to give the student the necessary skills to enter the business end of culinary arts. Students of this program will be given a foundation in such skill areas as personnel management, accounting, financial management, cost control and facility design. This rigorous program led by expert instructors will prepare its graduates to enter the food service industry in entry-level positions such as restaurant manager and catering manager in such facilities as hotels the world over.
Certificate in Professional Baking & Pastry: If you want to learn how to make everything from custards to cakes in Twin Cities, The Art Institutes International Baking & Pastry programs are what you want to look at. Here, you will be trained by professional bakers the techniques to create pastries, frozen desserts, meringues, chocolate as well as artisan bread.
The City of Detroit, Michigan
Being the largest city in the state of Micigan, Detroit is a great place to go to culinary school and experience a hot restaurant industry. As a major port on the Detroit river, the city offers a multitude of attractions and historical landmarks. Known as the "automotive center" of the world, did you know Detroit is the only major city in the United States that looks south to Canada.
Detroit encompasses over 140 square miles and the highest elevation is at the University District at 670 feet above sea level. Its climate is greatly influenced by the Great Lakes and are cold in the winter but quite pleasant in the summer.
The hometown of such world famous singers as Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Bob Seger, Eminem, the Winans, and Kid Rock, Detroit is teeming with clubs, bars and concert venues that spotlight homegrown talent as well as national and international stars.
Sports are also big in Detroit. They host teams in four major sports leagues including the Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball, the Detroit Lions in the National Football League, the Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association, and the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League. Any season of the year, if you're a sports fan you can take in a game at Comerica Park, Ford Field, Joe Louis Arena or The Palace.
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.
