Are you thinking about getting a culinary diploma, but are unsure of the benefits? First, let us reassure you: you're making a great decision! A culinary degree can provide you with many rewarding career opportunities. In today's competitive job market, culinary graduates have numerous exciting job prospects. So, what are you waiting for?
What You Will Learn
Culinary school is not only about learning how to cook. It's also about learning how to run a kitchen, manage staff, and create menus that will please customers. You'll learn essentials like knife skills, cooking techniques and how to use different types of industry equipment. And you'll also get plenty of experience navigating professional kitchens. A diploma in Culinary and in Baking & Pastry Arts is much more than just cooking and baking. It's a lifestyle career choice that can lead to a world of new experiences.
Unlock Opportunities
With the right skills and training, you could become a chef, restaurant manager, or even a food stylist. Get a career in the kitchen of a Michelin-star restaurant. Work as a private chef on a boat and travel the world. Run a catering company, become an event planner, get into food writing and lots more. And you don't have to choose just one field! Some graduates work in many fields at once, and level up to higher positions along with bigger salaries as they gain more expertise and experience.
Make Lifelong (and career-long!) Relationships
Culinary school is not just about gaining skills and pursuing career opportunities. Food-related work is a family affair. You will make lifelong friends, network with industry professionals, and focus your goals. Learning alongside other passionate students and developing professional relationships with your chef-instructors will help you stay relevant in an industry that is forever evolving and responding to cultural and consumer needs.
The Choice is Yours
No matter which path you choose, a culinary diploma can open doors to many different exciting and rewarding careers. If you're thinking about enrolling in culinary school, it just might be the best decision you ever make.
Welcoming both domestic and international students. Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts offers a One-Year Grand Diploma and a Grand Diploma with Co-op especially designed for international students. Also available is a 6-month full-time Culinary Arts program and a 6-month full-time Baking & Pastry Arts program. With multiple intakes throughout the year, we’re ready for you!
To explore all the career options available to you with a culinary school diploma, contact our Admissions team at 1-800-416-4040 or in the Vancouver area at 604-734-4488. You can e-mail us at admissions@picachef.com. Our team will help you learn more about our professional Culinary and Baking & Pastry programs and the requirements needed to qualify for admission. Contact us today!
