The California Culinary Academy, located in beautiful San Francisco, California, was founded in 1977, making it one of the original culinary art schools in the West. The California Culinary Academy offers hands-on instruction in both contemporary and classical culinary art techniques. In addition, you will benefit from its exceptional location in San Francisco, home of fine restaurants, hotels, and acclaimed chefs.

The California Culinary Academy offers programs in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Culinary Arts, and Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality & Restaurant Management. 

Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Program

The 60-week Associate Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts program takes a global look at cuisine, emphasizing the principles and procedures as well as the history, evolution, and diversity of culinary arts. Through this culinary arts program, you will receive an Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts as well as the coveted Le Cordon Bleu Diploma. This comprehensive course of study will prepare you for various positions at restaurants, hotels, private clubs, culinary schools, resorts, cruise lines, food magazines and much more!

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Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality & Restaurant Management Program

The 45-week Associate Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality & Restaurant Management program covers all aspects of the restaurant business - for students planning to own or manage a food service establishment. This comprehensive program provides hands-on education while teaching important restaurant management theory. Through this degree you can own your own restaurant, manage a hotel, run a resort, work aboard a luxury cruise ship, own a catering business, or even manage a casino! 

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Baking and Pastry Art Program

The 30-week Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate program covers breads and dough, cakes, service pastry and desserts, and chocolate, confectionery and show pieces. You will receive hands-on education in the art of baking and pastry, preparing you for a career as a Bakery Chef in restaurants, pastry shops, bakeries, hotels, and even upscale supermarkets.

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Overview of Programs offered:

• Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts 
• Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality & Restaurant Management 
• Baking & Pastry Arts Certificate Program 

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Financial Aid

California Culinary Academy offer both federal and state financial aid to eligible students. The Student Finance Department has access to a variety of financial assistance programs, including, but not limited to the following:

• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (FPLUS)
• Federal Stafford Loan (FSL)
• Federal Work-Study (FWS)
• California State Grants A, B, and C

Address

California Culinary Academy
625 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

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