Culinary Arts Job Training Program

An American Chef course is offered by The Chef Apprentice School of the Arts. Our experience is rooted in the belief that you should never have to go into soul-crushing debt and learn in crowded classrooms with no access to the industry you want to work in upon graduation.

Our Basic Kitchen Skills series is a three-part course that equips students with a solid foundation to become a great home cook. Participants will learn essential cooking techniques, including making soups, stocks, and sauces as well as knife and butchery skills

The Art of Plating Class is offered by Balboa Catering. Cooking classes include a demo from Chef Alex Garfinkel, some friendly competition as you put your lessons into action, and a family-style meal that'll leave everyone full and happy.

You go home with at least half a dozen jars of delicious end of summer fruit jam to share and enjoy. A Studio classic and our last class of the summer session. Hope to see you there! Take your handiwork home to enjoy, we snack on Chef Andrea's creations in class.

The ACE Professional Cooking Program includes 30 in-class sessions, field trips, and a complete school uniform (monogrammed chef’s coat, chef’s pants, skull cap & apron).  A Grand Diploma is awarded to those who complete all three 10-week segments, and requirements and pass the final project.