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Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Techniques
Diploma Program

About the Program

  • Designed to provide the practical, hands-on culinary skills and theoretical foundation needed to succeed in the food service industry
  • Combines classical French cooking techniques with modern American technology and a contemporary philosophy
  • Offers a complete, well-rounded curriculum
  • Features instructor demonstrations followed by practical application
  • Teaches food chemistry, sanitation, dietetics, nutrition, cost control, kitchen and storeroom management, and baking and pastry
  • Includes general education courses designed to give students crucial cognitive abilities

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What You Can Do in the Program

  • Learn French culinary terms and techniques
  • Practice baking and pastry, garde manger work, buffet preparation, and plate presentation
  • Develop stamina, dexterity, timing, and hand-eye coordination
  • Review principles of food identification and food/beverage composition
  • Study proper sanitation procedures
  • Get involved in both front- and back-of-the-house operations at our on-site restaurant and prepare food in quantity

Program Length

The program is designed to be 7.5 months long, concluding with a six-week externship. Our program length enables students to enter the workforce sooner.

Career Opportunities

Graduates should be prepared to assume entry-level positions such as cook, line cook, or prep cook in settings such as restaurants, hotels, private households, and catering operations.

Upon graduation, students receive the Le Cordon Bleu DiplĂ´me, recognized locally and worldwide.

Learn more today! Contact PCI for additional information about our Culinary Techniques Diploma Program.