Memphis Culinary Arts School at L'Ecole Culinaire
Become a Professional Chef in Memphis, TN!
A small town located just outside of Memphis, TN, the city of Cordova is gradually being absorbed by it's neighbor to the south. Located in the heart of Cordova, the Memphis campus of L'Ecole Culinaire is a leader in culinary arts training, offering several culinary programs to prospective students.
Attending culinary arts school is a great step forward in your career, and you've probably got some questions. Is there scholarship money available? How long will it take? Where do I start? Let us help you fill in the blanks to any questions you might have.
Below is some basic information about L'Ecole Culinaire's culinary arts programs, but if you really want to learn more, you should fill out the short questionnaire and a representative from the school will contact you to talk about how to apply, time requirements, costs and just about anything else you may need to know.
L'Ecole Culinaire - Memphis
1245 N. Germantown Parkway
Cordova, TN 38016
About L'Ecole Culinaire
L’École Culinaire is known for providing training and education for the career-minded chef. Offering prospective students an innovative approach to education, L'Ecole Culinaire operates on a 10-week phase schedule instead of the traditional semester or quarter found at most universities. As a result, students can focus on one topic at a time, allowing complete immersion into the course through hands-on training, and small class sizes. Training is both focused and highly intensive, allowing students real-world experience in a supportive educational environment.
At the Memphis, TN campus of L'Ecole Culinaire, prospective students can choose between a Diploma in Culinary Essentials, or an Associate of Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts degree. Regardless of the program, students spend 100% of their time focused on classwork inside their chosen field, which means that L'Ecole Culinaire graduates are prepared for a career in the culinary arts.
Culinary Arts - Associate of Occupational Studies
A 144 credit hour program, the Associate of Occupational Studies curriculum at L'Ecole Culinaire spans 90 weeks in length. During that time, students will spend 130 credit hours learning about cookery theory in a classroom and lab environment, in addition to 14 credit hours which are devoted to general education in culinary arts.
Expanding on the skill sets learned in the diploma program, students of the AOS in Culinary Arts course of study will learn how to develop their own approach and culinary techniques. In addition, the curriculum focuses on marketing, cost analysis, food production and creativity, nutrition, and sanitation. Upon graduation, students will be well-equipped to seek entry-level management positions in the food service industry.
Culinary Essentials - Diploma
A diploma program, the Culinary Essentials curriculum at L'Ecole Culinaire is designed to equip graduates with the skills needed in order to pursue entry-level employment as a station chef, short-order cook, institutional cook, assistant, line-cook, or apprentice. Spanning 60 weeks in length, this curriculum consists of 92 credit hours of cookery theory, in addition 6 credit hours in the basic culinary arts.
Training focuses on the skills needed in order to become a contributing member of a culinary team, whether as part of the baking/pastry bench, line operation, or the brigade. In addition, students will learn how to evaluate inventory, supply, and waste control, assist with customer service, and perform tasks as a boulanger at the baker's bench.
Financial Aid
L'Ecole Culinaire participates in state and federal Title IV financial aid programs. Interested students should fill out a FAFSA form, and contact the Financial Aid Office with any questions or concerns.
Accreditation
The Memphis campus of L'Ecole Culinaire is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Career Schools and Colleges of Technology.
Faculty
The faculty at L'Ecole Culinaire - Memphis are known for their innovative and hands-on approach to education. Through small class sizes and career-based instruction, the faculty of L'Ecole equip graduates with the skills needed in order to pursue a career in the culinary arts. Professionals in their own right, instructors at L'Ecole Culinaire - Memphis are also professionals in the Memphis culinary arts community and industry.
Facilities
Located at 1245 N. Germantown Parkway, the Memphis campus of L'Ecole Culinaire is a modern, up-to-date facility. Consisting of culinary and baking labs, multiple classrooms, the Memphis facility also features a demonstration kitchen and simulated restaurant, providing students with hands-on training in a real-world environment.
Going to School in Memphis, TN
Memphis is actually the largest city in the state of Tennessee and is home to a wonderful variety of attractions. Whether fine dining or down-home barbecue is the evening’s choice, it can be found in the metro area (which claims approximately 1.25 million people). Such a commitment to the culinary arts bodes well for the prospective culinary student.
In fact, the world’s largest pork barbecue contest is held in Memphis annually. Offering a great opportunity for immersion in the local cuisine, this festival is also a great time for all. Of course, with famous “Memphians” like Elvis Presley, B.B. King, and Johnny Cash, Memphis is also known for its music culture.
A great place to live, graduates of L'Ecole Culinaire will be hard-pressed to leave the beautiful city of Memphis, TN!
More Information
If you are interested in any of these programs and would like to find out more, please request more information from L'Ecole Culinaire - Memphis, TN.
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