Post-Military Education: The Benefits of Culinary School

From Julia Child to John Besh, some of the most famous culinary names in the world have served in the United States military. Attending culinary school after your service is a great way to transition into the next stage of your life and career. The flexibility and timeframe of a culinary education means that you can begin pursuing your passion. Whether you are still in active-duty or a veteran, your GI Bill™ benefits can fund your education.

Associate of Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts Degree (Concentration: Advanced Culinary Arts)

This degree program takes 16 months to complete, this includes holiday and semester breaks; meaning you can earn your degree, and still maintain over half of your GI benefits. The  Advanced Culinary Arts concentration  provides the skills, training, and knowledge to become a successful chef. While important topics like food safety, preparation, and restaurant production are covered; so are peripheral topics that professionals need to know, like accounting, entrepreneurship, and career management.

Associate of Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts Degree (Concentration: Advanced Baking and Pastry)

Like the Advanced Culinary Arts concentration, the  Baking and Pastry concentration  can also be completed in 16 months. This degree program covers a lot of the same essential courses as the culinary arts degree, with a focus on baking and pastry skills. Confections, centerpiece display, dessert production, and more are all elements of this program.

Associate of Occupational Studies inHospitality and Culinary Management Degree

For those looking to lead and manage a restaurant or business in the hospitality sector, the Hospitality and Culinary Management degree is another 16-month program. This curriculum touches on facets of cooking and culinary, while providing the leadership, management, and business side of the industry.

If you’ve been discharged or are nearing the end of your active-duty status, and have a passion for cooking, the enrollment experts at Louisiana Culinary Institute are here to help you take advantage of the education benefits that you’ve earned serving our country.