About the Culinary School...


What will I learn at the Culinary School
The Culinary Center staff under the direction of Executive Chefs Mary Pagan has created an eight month, 1400 hour program that will prepare students to pursue jobs in a variety of Culinary fields including, but not limited to Restaurants, Private Homes, Retirement Communities, Hospitals, Schools and Catering Businesses. The Executive Chef will teach classes with a staff of classically trained Chefs.
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How Much Does It Cost
The total tuition for the entire eight-month program is less then you might think. The total cost includes all the equipment and supplies that our students will need. This includes all of the books required to complete the program, five personally monogrammed uniforms, and a cutlery kit valued at $400.00. All of these materials are the property of the student and are yours to keep.
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Why The Culinary Center Of Monterey - Culinary School
Our students have the opportunity to garner advantages that many Culinary Arts programs simply can't offer; here in beautiful Monterey our students have a chance to see first hand how the culinary industry works from the growers to the kitchen to the table. Monterey County has a thriving fishing industry and is often called the salad bowl of the world, growing everything from garlic to strawberries. Monterey County is also the nation's third largest producer of fine wines. With over five hundred restaurants on the Monterey Peninsula alone, all this has combined to create one of the highest caliber culinary environments imaginable.
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How Do I Get In
First, you must apply and complete the application form. You will need to send with the form a 300-word essay titled, “Why I will excel in the Culinary Industry”. We will also require that you send two letters of recommendation; please no relatives. A $50.00 fee is required at time of submittal to the registrar's office to cover the application and testing fee.
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Disclosure Statement
This institution has received a temporary approval to operate from the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education (“Bureau”).
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