Atlantic Cape's Spring Culinary Program Begins Jan. 16

Spring classes at the Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College begin on Tuesday, Jan. 16. The academy is ranked by Best Choice Schools as the No. 1 culinary school in New Jersey. New culinary students should contact Judy DeSalvo at 609-343-5624 or desalvo@atlantic.edu to schedule a registration appointment. Registration hours are weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The first 10 new full-time students who have paid in full for the spring semester at the academy will receive a free knife kit, valued at $250, from Follett Book Store. To be eligible, students must begin the spring semester with at least 12 credits. An award letter will be sent to selected students.

The academy offers two-year degree programs in culinary arts, baking and pastry, and food service management, and specialization programs in hot foods, baking and pastry, food service management and catering.

The academy also offers two, one-year certificate programs, including a Baking and Pastry Certificate I and a Culinary Arts Certificate I. These two-semester certificates are designed to provide students with career training for entry-level positions in the baking and pastry or culinary fields. The certificates can also be used as a foundation for completing an associate degree at the Academy of Culinary Arts.

Academy students have many opportunities to gain hands-on experience throughout the year. Some activities include: Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala, Iron Student Chef Competition, American Culinary Federation’s Junior Chefs Competition, Atlantic Cape’s Organic Greenhouse, Strudels Bakeshop, Culinary Student Association and food shows. Students have gone on to compete on nationally televised food shows including “Chopped” and “The Next Food Network Star.”

Full-time classes meet five hours a day, Monday through Friday, in morning or afternoon sessions.
For more information, call 1-800-645CHEF, email accadmit@atlantic.edu, or visit www.atlantic.edu/aca.

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