Cooking is art
The lure of the kitchen is more than just a hobby or a simple love of cooking. Inside you, there is a stronger pull that separates you from everyone else who dabbles with recipes. Others see a typical kitchen stocked with typical ingredients. But you see a blank canvas where you can create your newest culinary masterpiece. Sizzling sauté pans and the chopping of knives against cutting boards are more than background noise for you. They are the backdrop for your future. This is how you want to spend your life.

Your path to a career in culinary arts might not seem as obvious as those leading to other fields, such as business or technology. But, like those professions, there is an established learning process that can give you the credentials to make your dreams a reality. In fact, a career in the culinary arts is a realistic career option that can lead to hundreds of jobs in the food industry. With the right education, all of them are obtainable. Institute of Technology has helped thousands of students turn their love of culinary art or the restaurant business into lifelong career opportunities.

Cooking is passion
While most people associate tastes or aromas with the cooking experience, it takes true passion to build a career in the culinary arts. Balancing coursework and hands-on training in the kitchen, Institute of Technology does not take the “arts” portion of culinary arts lightly. You’ll learn that your own imagination is the key ingredient for the preparation and presentation of food.

In just eight months, you’ll learn from the finest instructors who know how to translate your passions into a solid professional direction. Along with insightful courses on the theory and practice of culinary arts, you’ll be working with the ideal facilities and equipment that will give you real experience in a restaurant-style environment.

Whether your interests specifically involve the kitchen or a more entrepreneurial approach to the restaurant industry, Institute of Technology’s professional culinary arts programs can make your vision a reality.

Cooking is life
Institute of Technology’s experienced instructors and career services staff can help prepare you for the career of a lifetime in culinary arts. From getting your early start with creating a resumé and job placement, to managing your career and understanding of the industry, we can give you the guidance you need. Our graduates have gone on to become part of the most renowned restaurants and eateries in the nation.

This site will help you learn more about Institute of Technology and the education we can deliver to turn your dreams into a real profession - into what you do every day - into what takes care of you and your family.

American Culinary Federation

All of Institute of Technology’s programs are recognized by the American Culinary Federation Foundation (ACF). With more than 230 chapters nationwide and 20,000 members, ACF is the most prestigious professional chefs’ organization in North America.

One unique program - unlimited career opportunities
A world of culinary opportunities is unlocked with training from Institute of Technology. The finest employers recognize our name and know the quality of graduates we produce.

The world is your oyster
Our graduates have found employment in fine dining establishments and popular bakeries in the region. But you’re not limited to California. With the skills you can gain during your time at Institute of Technology, you will be eligible for employment on cruise ships and in restaurants and hotels nationwide.

Opportunities in the culinary arts field span several different possible career paths which, in turn, will provide job stability to the well-trained graduate. Check out Institute of Technology’s Career Wheel to see what routes our graduates have taken and what options might be right for you!

Your specialty - it’s up to you
With the comprehensive education you’ll receive, you can choose the type of restaurant or style of cuisine you want to create. As professional chefs, our graduates have gone on to create Asian Fusion cuisine at Dai Bai Dang, to work with the wonders of the oceans at Pacific Seafood, and to be part of the classic dining experience at The Vintage Press.

Graduates have also become part of the culinary teams at these fine dining establishments:

• Max’s Bistro
• Elbow Room
• Tenaya Lodge
• Trelio
• Lantana
• Harris Ranch
• Five
• Café Limelight
• Bidwell Street Bistro
• La Provence
• Mulvaney’s
• 55°
• Dewz
• Galletto Ristorante
• Appetez
• Barnwood Restaurant and Catering
• Tymeless Cuisine
• The Stratford
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House