Professional Cook Apprenticeship

The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas Professional Cook Apprenticeship Program is an opportunity for individuals with a passion for culinary arts to elevate their skills in a nurturing environment dedicated to learning and growth.

Program Goals

Offer students equal access to professional culinary training and certification in a world-class hospitality program.
Equip them with essential skills for excellence in diverse culinary settings.
Instill traits of responsibility, positivity, and dedication for workplace success.

Become a Professional Cook Apprentice

The Professional Cook Apprenticeship program is for individuals who want to enhance their culinary skills working alongside and learning from experienced chefs in the Las Vegas hospitality industry.

This is a paid, one-year (2,000 hour) internship that combines on-the-job learning with classroom instruction. See full program breakdown here.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications:

Graduate/anticipated graduate of the CALV Professional Cook program
Graduate of a trade school or other structured training program focusing on culinary arts
Two-years of work experience in a culinary job

Apply to become a Professional Cook Apprentice

Benefits for Employer Sponsors

CALV’s Apprenticeship Program is a combination of 144 campus classroom hours and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training focused on these technical and behavioral competencies:

Technical

Apply principles of food safety and sanitation
Manage food costs
Accommodate dietary needs
Communicate effectively in restaurant operations
Identify and utilize quality ingredients
Use various kitchen tools and equipment
Apply advanced cooking methods and techniques
Operate different kitchen stations
Apply principles of culinary math
Compose and plate dishes with consistency
Bake proficiently

Behavioral

Maintain a professional attitude and appearance
Communicate effectively to identify and resolve issues
Work independently and collaboratively
Exhibit reliability and punctuality
Demonstrate a professional code of conduct, trust, honesty and integrity
Adhere to all federal, state and local safety and health guidelines and regulations
Demonstrate interpersonal skills and build relationships
Understand key business drivers

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