Artist Credit:
Kate Wruszak - Alumni
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Design - Graphic Design

Sandy beaches, lush rainforests, and rugged mountains: Few destinations on the planet are as beautiful and dynamic as Vancouver. With a population of more than two million, Vancouver is a vibrant cosmopolitan center. Downtown, there are a variety of world-class restaurants, hotels, and attractions. Residents also enjoy more than 60 art venues including theaters, movie houses, and art galleries. A unique blend of West Coast casual living and Canadian sensibility makes for a comfortable sense of community.

Programs Offered:

• Baking & Pastry Arts
• Baking & Pastry Arts Level 1
• Baking & Pastry Arts Level 2
• Culinary Arts
• Culinary Arts Level 1
• Culinary Arts Level 2
• Culinary Arts & Restaurant Ownership
• Entrepreneurship & Restaurant Ownership
• Hospitality & Restaurant Business Management

Baking & Pastry Arts inquire now!
In the Baking & Pastry Arts program, you'll learn baking skills with an emphasis on fundamental pastry and bread-baking techniques. You'll also study all-purpose baking, desserts, cake decoration, and pastry arts. To accentuate your culinary knowledge, you'll learn critical thinking and work as a member of a team

Baking & Pastry Arts Level 1 inquire now!
In the Baking & Pastry Arts Level 1 program, you'll learn baking skills with an emphasis on fundamental pastry and bread-baking techniques. You'll also study all-purpose baking, desserts, cake decoration, and pastry arts. Graduates are prepared to seek employment in bakeries, restaurants, catering houses and institutional settings in entry-level positions as assistant baker and pastry cook.

Baking & Pastry Arts Level 2 inquire now!
Baking and pastry arts professionals have a distinct knack for distinguishing all the subtle nuances of a dessert's flavour, appearance and aroma. In the Baking & Pastry Arts - Level II program, students are introduced to more advanced tools and techniques used by professional bakers and pastry chefs. Emphasis is on developing the skills, coordination and teamwork required in the baking and pastry industry.

Culinary Arts inquire now!
In the Culinary Arts program, you'll gain practical experience in the kitchen while studying the business of cost control, sanitation and safety, menu and beverage management, nutrition, and kitchen management. You'll learn to produce food quickly and in quantity while working with others.

Culinary Arts Level 1 inquire now!
In the Culinary Arts Level 1 program, you’ll gain practical experience in the kitchen while studying the business of cost control, sanitation and safety, menu and beverage management, nutrition, and kitchen management. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as prep cook, line cook and first cook.

Culinary Arts Level 2 inquire now!
In the Culinary Arts Level 2 program, you'll gain practical experience in the kitchen while studying the business of cost control, sanitation and safety, menu and beverage management, nutrition, and kitchen management. As part of the practical training in this program, you’ll work in the student-run Culinaria restaurant and have externships in commercial food service and hospitality establishments. Graduates are prepared to seek employment in entry-level positions in the food service industry, such as prep cook, short-order cook, and line cook.

Culinary Arts & Restaurant Ownership inquire now!
In the Culinary Arts & Restaurant Ownership program, you will focus on the kitchen, customer service, and business sides of the food service industry. In addition to culinary arts courses that fine-tune food preparation skills and kitchen teamwork, you'll gain knowledge of management, marketing, human resources, accounting, financial management, and customer relations. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as restaurant manager, kitchen manager, or line cook.

Entrepreneurship & Restaurant Ownership inquire now!
In the Entrepreneurship & Restaurant Ownership program, you'll gain knowledge that will benefit you as you pursue ownership opportunities in the food service industry. Communications, training, leadership, management, human resources, technology, accounting, marketing, financial management, and customer relations are emphasized. You'll have the opportunity to build business plans and fine-tune the skills needed to handle the demanding tasks of restaurant management. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as restaurant owner, restaurant manager, or kitchen manager.

Hospitality & Restaurant Business Management inquire now!
The Hospitality & Restaurant Business Management program prepares you for positions in hotels and restaurants by providing a foundation in business and management skills. Coursework emphasizes problem solving and communication skills that will help a manager to better understand the ever-changing professional food service and hospitality management industry. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as restaurant manager or catering manager in restaurants, cruise ships, and banquet facilities.

The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Vancouver
The Canaccord Tower-Pacific Centre
300-609 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5