Culinary & Baking, Pastry Arts
at New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute
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About
The New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute helps you get one of two culinary certifications in a fast-paced, hands-on environment in less than 6 months. It's like a cheaper, faster, crash course version of a 2-year degree.
Takes
6 Months
Costs
$16.9k
Leads to
$46.6k careers
Example Career
Chefs and Head Cooks
Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.
Other Careers
Bakers
Cooks, All Other
Cooks, Restaurant
Cooks, Private Household
Showing wage data for: New Orleans
Entry
Median
High
Salary
Hourly Wage
$28,900
$46,640
$77,200
$13.89
$22.42
$37.12
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
We have a career services department that helps students and alumni find jobs, which includes resume writing, interview preparation, and even auditions at restaurants (this is called a "stage"). Your earnings will depend on the location where you work. For example, a cruise ship, a hotel, or other opportunities in fine dining may pay more than the usual $11-13/hour at more casual dining restaurants.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate. Culinary Arts Certificate.
Admissions
High school diploma or equivalent. 3 months in the service industry is preferred. The application has an essay response, entrance assessment, and there is an admissions interview.
Contact
Who do I contact?
New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute
725 Howard Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130