Is previous culinary or pastry arts experience necessary?
Many of our successful grads had it when they began, but some didn’t. The fact is the only thing you need is a passion for food and a high school diploma. We give all students a thorough grounding in the basics-whether it’s how to stand at the chopping block and hold a knife in our culinary program or measuring basics in our pastry program. So no matter your level of experience coming in, you can be assured you’ll graduate ready to work in some of the world’s finest restaurants or in a range of other culinary professions.
Some of our grads had culinary or pastry arts experience when they entered The FCI, but the majority did not. The fact is, the only thing you need to attend The FCI is a passion for food (and a high school diploma). Our programs begin with a thorough grounding in getting the basics right, whether that’s teaching culinary students how to properly hold a knife or teaching pastry students how to properly measure flour. So no matter your level of experience coming in, you can be assured you’ll be fully prepared for a new career upon graduation.
