New England Culinary Institute offers a bachelor and associate degree in culinary arts, in addition to a certificate in professional cooking. Students in the program learn classic kitchen techniques, food science, world cuisine, food preparation and other skills necessary for a successful career as a hospital chef. Instructors can provide much personal attention due to the small class sizes. Hands-on learning occurs on a daily basis and students have opportunities to apply their new-found skills in internships at top restaurants and hotels.
New England Culinary Institute
56 College Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
877-223-NECI
Neci.edu
The Chef's Academy is a division of Harrison College in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana and boasts, as of 2010, newly constructed kitchen and classroom spaces totaling 27,000 square-feet. Those wishing to pursue a career as a hospital chef would most benefit from the school's associate degree in culinary arts. Classes are taught by experienced chefs who have years of industry experience in their specialty areas. Culinary arts students take classes in a variety of subjects including purchasing for food service, nutrition, classical cuisine, sanitation and baking.
The Chef's Academy -- Harrison College
644 East Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-656-4899
Thechefsacademy.com
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts offers the degree of associate of applied science in culinary arts for aspiring hospital chefs. Current industry trends are emphasized as the school aims to keep up with the latest cooking technology. Campuses of this school can be found in many major cities throughout the United States. Culinary arts students take classes in food science, nutrition, American regional cuisine, international cuisine, classical cooking methods and essential kitchen techniques. All classes are taught by experienced chefs and are hands-on.
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
361 West Chestnut
Chicago, IL 60610
888-295-7222
Chefs.edu