Culinary School of the Rockies is located in the beautiful, friendly and sunny city of Boulder, Colorado, at the base of the Colorado Rocky Mountains and near the University of Colorado. Boulder boasts a moderate climate with over 300 days of sunshine a year and is surrounded by 30,000 acres of open space, which sets the stage for endless outdoor activities and a recreational paradise. With a wealth of farm fresh ingredients, Colorado attracts celebrated chefs, and is home to renowned restaurants and world famous resorts. Boulder is the perfect place to play, dine, learn, and enjoy quality living.
Culinary School of the Rockies is committed to your learning. Choose from
Three Professional Programs:
* Culinary Arts - full-time, 23-week culinary program, featuring a four-week study in France, (an integral part of the curriculum).
* Chef Track - 23-week, part-time evening program designed and taught by 10 - 16 top Colorado chefs/instructors.
* Pastry Arts - 23-day intensive program taught by top pastry chefs and covering the essentials of pastry and baking.
Unparalleled Student-Teacher Ratio
Culinary School of the Rockies provides a student-focused, quality culinary education. We enroll just 16 students per program and offer an unsurpassed 8-to-1 student teacher/ratio. Our extraordinary faculty and staff are committed to meeting your individual needs and goals. Small hands-on class sizes assures you of an excellent and comprehensive culinary experience.
Curriculum objectives of our Professional Programs:
• Teach students the foundation of French cooking and/or baking so they can pursue a career in the culinary arts. · Enable students to develop the skills and confidence to cook or bake without recipes.
• Help students achieve their goals by providing individualized attention and allowing for differences in learning styles and educational background.
• Introduce students to the components of taste and flavor and enhance their ability to critically evaluate food.
• Focus on classic and contemporary techniques and cuisine and emphasizes sensory awareness.
Career Opportunities and Lifetime Placement
Culinary School of the Rockies' placement staff works closely with each individual student and offers lifetime placement and career services. Our graduates have obtained diverse and rewarding positions throughout the country.
Culinary School of the Rockies is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Division of Private Occupational Schools.
