About The Art Institute - Vancouver - Downtown Campus (Culinary)


At The Art Institute of Vancouver, you'll learn what it takes to become a creative professional. Here, you'll learn to develop your creative edge to stand out. Located in downtown Vancouver at 609 Granville Street, we are here to make sure that your educational experience is the best it can be.

 

Offering programs in culinary arts, hospitality, and pastry and desserts, experienced faculty members will help you learn what it takes to launch your career. Let us help you achieve your educational goals. Call us today.





The Art Institute - Vancouver - Downtown Campus (Culinary)
300-609 Granville Street
Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA V7Y 1G5, CA

  • Culinary Arts
    • Baking and Pastry Arts
    Whether it’s an insatiable sweet tooth or a love of warm, home-baked bread, all students in the Baking & Pastry Arts program at The Art Institute of Vancouver – Dubrulle Culinary Arts share a passion for the pastry and desserts field. Practical training covers the basics of fine dessert and pastry making. Pastry curriculum introduces classic creams, custards and other fillings, as well as methods for making mousses, tarts and cakes. Students are also acquainted with creative decorating and plating techniques. Baking curriculum explores methods for the preparation of yeast and sweet dough products and students learn the importance of weights and measures, temperatures, hand-skills and creative finishing techniques. Students also learn to create hearth and artisan breads and to produce and deliver assorted bread products to the school’s various outlets on a daily basis – much like a true working bake shop.

    Baking and Pastry Arts Level I
    Practical training covers the basics of fine dessert and pastry making. Pastry curriculum introduces classic creams, custards and other fillings, as well as methods for making mousses, tarts and cakes. Students are also acquainted with creative decorating and plating techniques. Baking curriculum explores methods for the preparation of yeast and sweet dough products and students learn the importance of weights and measures, temperatures, hand-skills and creative finishing techniques. Students also learn to create hearth and artisan breads and to produce and deliver assorted bread products to the school’s various outlets on a daily basis – much like a true working bake shop.

    Baking and Pastry Arts Level II
    Baking and pastry arts professionals have a distinct knack for distinguishing all the subtle nuances of a dessert’s flavour, appearance and aroma. In the Baking & Pastry Arts – Level II program, students are introduced to more advanced tools and techniques used by professional bakers and pastry chefs. Emphasis is on developing the skills, coordination and teamwork required in the baking and pastry industry.

    Culinary Arts
    In the Culinary Arts program, you’ll gain practical experience in the kitchen while studying the business of cost control, sanitation and safety, menu and beverage management, nutrition, and kitchen management. You’ll learn to produce food quickly and in quantity while working with others.  Since 1982, thousands of successful graduates have passed through the doors of the school and out into an ever changing and evolving restaurant, foodservice, and hotel industry. They have found that the school has prepared them to contribute their newfound knowledge, enthusiasm, and creative skills to the dynamic and exciting world of the International professional food and hospitality industry.  *Entry into this program may be limited by drinking age requirements.  Please contact school for more information

    Culinary Arts and Restaurant Ownership
    Top professionals in the culinary arts do more than just cook. They manage restaurants, cater special events, offer personal chef services, and more. For many however, the ultimate dream is to own their own restaurant – to create a place that reflects their culinary passions and lets them share their style and personal panache with the world. For these individuals, The Art Institute of Vancouver – Dubrulle Culinary Arts offers the Culinary Arts & Restaurant Ownership diploma program. *Entry into this program may be limited by drinking age requirements.  Please contact school for more information

    Culinary Arts Level 1
    Poaching, roasting, braising and frying: Do these words do more than just make your mouth water? Do they get you wondering how Chefs prepare delicious meals or balance the workload of a busy kitchen? The Culinary Arts – Level I certificate program at The International School of Culinary at The Art Institute of Vancouver is ideal for anyone wishing to explore the career options available to them in the world of culinary arts. Curriculum is broad and addresses the fundamental concepts, skills and techniques involved in basic cookery. Students are grounded in the basics and given a clear picture, through lectures and practical use, of how to build a career from the ground-up. Training covers a diverse range of topics, from kitchen operation and nutrition to knife skills and hygiene. Rigorous hand-on kitchen work familiarizes students with cooking techniques, preparation, ingredients, cooking theories and presentation. Our Chef instructors combine classical principles and modern techniques and trends in both the classroom and the kitchen portions of the program. Over four quarters, students prepare, taste, serve and evaluate a wide range of dishes to provide them with insight into the scope of the culinary world.

    Culinary Arts Level 2
    Few occupations offer the creativity, excitement, and growth found in the culinary arts. With dining out gaining popularity as a recreational activity, the food service industry is expanding at a rapid rate. The expectations of consumers are rising accordingly and demands are being placed upon the industry to respond to increasing needs for service, quality, nutrition, and diversity of product and flavour. Building upon the knowledge gained in the Culinary Arts – Level I program, students acquire more advanced skills that will help them meet the challenges and demands of this dynamic industry. Our Chef Instructors help students expand on their basic cookery skills by teaching the principles behind menu development, cost control, pricing, professional standards of performance, guest relations and communication skills. As always, students continually return to the kitchen to practice new techniques. *Entry into this program may be limited by drinking age requirements.  Please contact school for more information.


  • Business / Management / Office Services
    • Entrepreneurship and Restaurant Ownership
    At The Art Institute, you’ll learn what it takes to become a creative professional. Here, you’ll learn how to create a portfolio that shows what you can do. That’s called having an edge. Standing out. And offering employers the kind of talent they’re looking for. What separates us from other institutions? Professionalism. Industry informs us that the key indicators of life-long success are attitude, team skills and a strong work ethic. We believe that they are just as important to success as exceptional technical and artistic skills. Our instructors work hard to impress upon students the importance of good communication skills, a goal-oriented mindset and strong team skills. We encourage students to be adaptable, have a positive attitude and be accountable for their actions.


  • Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality
    • Food and Beverage Management
    Get ready to take your place in the exciting food and beverage management field. The Food & Beverage Management Diploma program at The Art Institute of Vancouver can give you the skills to pursue such entry-level positions as beverage/bar manager for a corporate or independent restaurant; assistant banquet manager; wine or coffee bar assistant manager; assistant director of food & beverage purchasing; wine buyer for a food retailer or grocery chain; and winery tasting room manager.

    Hospitality and Restaurant Business Management
    Since 1982, thousands of successful graduates have passed through the doors of the school and out into an ever changing and evolving restaurant, foodservice, and hotel industry. They have found that the school has prepared them to contribute their newfound knowledge, enthusiasm, and creative skills to the dynamic and exciting world of the International professional food and hospitality industry. *Entry into this program may be limited by drinking age requirements.  Please contact school for more information


    The Art Institute - Vancouver - Downtown Campus (Culinary) AdvantagesOur Programs
    Get out there and into the world of Design, Culinary Arts, Media Arts, or Fashion. Small classes, a creative environment, and hands-on learning give you the skills employers seek.

    Job Search Assistance
    We offer individualized job search assistance, resume help, and interviewing tips. Our 150,000 successful alums are working in companies from MTV to Nordstrom. How`s that for being out there?

    About Us
    With 31 schools across North America - including Vancouver, Burnaby, and Toronto - The Art Institutes have the location and program of study that`s just right for you.



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