Culinary Schools Directory

Culinary Academy of Long Island
Long Island, New York

The restaurant and hotel industry creates well-paying positions in culinary arts at a rapid pace. If you are passionate about the industry and want to gain the skills necessary to enter, the Culinary Academy of Long Island is one of the best places to prepare. You will learn in small class sizes, alongside expert instructors from renowned schools. You will work in modern kitchens with the latest equipment to ensure that your talent is current and innovative.

Grading is based on your real world working skills. Programs are not about memorizing material to pass exams; you develop skills that you apply directly to your occupation and nothing else. The Culinary Academy of Long Island accomplishes this teaching style through instruction that takes place in a facility that parallels the working world. You will find a program that fulfills your needs and industry demands. Find a great, new career path today!

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Baking and Pastry Arts I

The Culinary Institute of Long Island offers the program, Baking and Pastry Arts I, as part of continuing education. This is where you can learn the art of baking and pastry creation. You will learn the techniques of baking bread, rolls, cakes, pies, candies, and pastries. You will be able to make a Pate a Choux for éclairs, cream puffs, and other puff pastries. The focus of the Baking and Pastry Arts I program is the art of decorating cakes with flowers, designs, and figures. Whether you are looking to expand your current skills or you want to become a master pastry chef, this is the right program for you.

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Baking and Pastry Arts II

The Culinary Institute of Long Island offers the program, Baking and Pastry Arts II, to build off the skills learned in Baking and Pastry Arts I. The focus of Baking and Pastry Arts II is on producing specialty cakes and desserts. You will learn the procedures for dessert menu costing and planning. You will finish this program able to prepare and present a wide range of restaurant and bakeshop items. Whether you want to become the local cheesecake artisan or prepare the dessert line for a cruise buffet, this is a good fit for you.

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Commercial Cooking

You want to learn new culinary skills but at the same time, you do not want to quit your day job. The program, Commercial Cooking, is waiting for you. The Culinary Institute of Long Island offers the Commercial Cooking program in evening classes only, allowing you to keep working during the day. You are first introduced to commercial cooking and the commercial kitchen. You will uncover the skills needed to become a successful caterer, creating attractive, appealing food displays. You will graduate the program ready to plan, cook, and serve large quantities of people while effectively controlling the quality and quantity of the food. Learn what it takes to be a leader in the culinary industry.

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Professional Cooking

The Culinary Academy of Long Island offers the Professional Cooking program for students looking to focus on the practical side of professional food preparation. You will first cover the culinary basics and then delve deeper into topics such as baking and cake decorating, catering, proper health and sanitation, restaurant operations, and purchasing. You will then take your learned skills and apply them in your required internship. You will establish your culinary flair and possess the skills needed to find employment as a Professional Chef within the culinary industry.

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Professional Pastry and Baking Arts

In the Professional Pastry and Baking Arts program at Culinary Academy of Long Island, you can acquire advanced pastry and baking skills right from specialty breads to desserts. You first build a foundation in the basics; you will learn about common ingredients and equipment. In this stage, you will create delectable desserts, such as cookies, cheesecakes, and pies. You will move into the area of cakes, learning about the different varieties, as well as icings, fillings, and decorating. You also explore breads, chocolates, sugar pieces, frozen desserts, and even healthy desserts! You can expand your skills beyond the classroom in a 200-hour internship that can prep you for a career as a Pastry Chef, Cake Decorator, or Baker.

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