"Welcome To The Culinary Arts School of Monterey"
Hallie McGonigal, Registrar Culinary Arts School
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The Food Service is Booming!
The food service industry is the fastest-growing sector of the U.S. economy, only behind the travel industry. The restaurant business in particular is growing at a pace that is outpacing many career opportunities today, and Americans are eating out more than ever.



Our Students Have The Best Experience's...
The educational training you will receive in our culinary certificate program can provide you with the knowledge and expertise to work in whichever sector of the industry you choose. Our “ Culinary School ” in Monterey , will equip students with the broad-based, hands-on experience they need to make the most of the diverse, rewarding career opportunities in the culinary and hospitality industries. We excel at this because the Monterey Peninsula is one of the largest food mecca's in the business. World re-know chefs including some of the best restaurants in the world are here. Students often say that one would consider working here as a chef a dream job.

Sallie Mae Student Loans Available...
SLM Financial, a Sallie Mae Company, helps students and families achieve their education goals through its student loan division.

The Culinary Center working with SLM Financial, knows how hard individuals and families work to meet their personal goals. The online application process is fast and has among the highest loan acceptance rates in the industry.

see: www.slmfinancial.com


Class Options
The culinary certificate program from the Culinary Center Of Monterey, provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to master recognized traditions, learn about the latest innovations, and, ultimately, develop a unique style as a chef. Students can learn the theory and the practice, from the technicalities of food safety to the techniques of classical French cooking, and get a feel for the realities of the restaurant business, bolstered by placements spent gaining valuable hands-on experience while working in some of the most prestigious food establishments on the Monterey Peninsula . The Program offered at the “Culinary Arts School of Monterey”, include placements that put students into real-life restaurant environments, providing opportunities to gain practical know-how and make valuable contacts within the industry.

Our Style
Our quality 12-month, 1500-hour comprehensive program prepares the student to begin an exciting career in the culinary field. The Culinary Center's accelerated curriculum will teach students not only how to get jobs, but how to keep them and be successful in a ever changing and challenging and exciting career.