December 09, 2005
by Laith Hamid
Local Education Columnist
San Diego, California, provides the perfect setting for anyone thinking about choosing a culinary arts program or a culinary arts school.
Your time at culinary arts school will mix culinary arts theory with hands-on food preparation. The theoretical side of your culinary arts program will include basics such as food hygiene, nutrition, and food safety. Hands-on culinary arts practice includes anything from peeling a potato to devising and preparing a four-course menu, and everything in between!
What's the Deal with a Formal Culinary Arts Program?
For those looking to work in higher-end restaurants, a formal culinary arts program provides the right foundation. It's important to research different culinary arts schools and programs, as each will have its own strengths and specialty subjects, such as French cuisine or pastries. Formal culinary arts programs usually include business-related subjects such as management principles and finance. Most culinary arts programs also include time when you can practice your newly-learned culinary arts skills in the high-pressure environment of a professional kitchen.
Culinary Arts Schools and San Diego: What's the Score?
The San Diego region is home to more than 6,000 restaurants and some of the country's brightest culinary arts talent. Every imaginable type of cuisine is offered, providing valuable inspiration, ideas, and exciting job opportunities for the keen culinary arts student. Apart from the obvious culinary arts attractions, California's second-largest city and its surrounding region have a great climate, allowing you to enjoy great surfing, boating, and sailing along miles of Pacific coastline. The City's Balboa Park is the largest urban cultural park in the U.S., encompassing gardens, the San Diego Zoo, arts galleries, and award-winning Globe Theatres.
If you're looking for the perfect place to earn your culinary degree, San Diego, California offers many great opportunities, both for your degree and for your free time.
Sources:
"Chefs, Cooks, and Food Preparation Workers"
San Diego
About the Author
Laith Hamid works for a government agency researching and visiting registered charities in the UK to advise on legislative compliance, governance and best practice. His previous experience includes governmental audit work, water engineering consultancy and customer services within the retail banking sector. Laith graduated from the University of Liverpool with a degree in Civil Engineering, with special emphasis on Environmental and Water Engineering.
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