Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts Canada
Mission Statement
Demand for
Professional Chefs Rise
with a view of the marina and mountains, a storefront
bakeshop and cafe, a wedding cake kitchen, a chocolate studio and eight
commercial kitchens (including a catering kitchen) now encompass 13, 000
sq. ft.
The profile of a
Canadian or International student attending Pacific Institute of
Culinary Arts ranges from high school graduate to career change, each
with a love for cooking and/or baking. Career change represent 60 per
cent of Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts' students. Career change
graduates are more often seeking an entrepreneurial career, whereas
other graduates are choosing to begin their careers in restaurants and
hotels throughout the world. Others choose catering, personal chef on
yachts, hotels and restaurants throughout Canada, the U.S. and the
world.
To learn more about Pacific Institute of
Culinary Arts' programs call for a tour of their facilities and
604-734-4488.
Vancouver, Our Setting
Vancouver is a beautiful
place to learn the most special of arts. The city is a unique blend of
spectacular natural beauty and rich cultural diversity. Vancouver's
stunning combination of ocean, rivers, rainforest, mountains and
temperate climate makes it one of the world's most livable cities, and a
leading tourism destination. A meeting point for international
cultures, this city of 1.8 million people is Canada's western gateway to
the world, and a centre of educational, economic and cultural activity.
Pacific Institute of
Culinary Arts is set amid this beauty, industry and energy. We are
located at the ocean's edge, at the entrance to Granville Island, near
the heart of downtown Vancouver. Granville Island is an eclectic
enclave of businesses, restaurants, a visual arts school, public market,
galleries and theatres that attracts an estimated 250, 000 visitors each
month.
Our Programs
Culinary Arts
Students are trained in state-of-the-art commercial kitchens with 90%
hands-on instruction and 10% theory. The first portion of the program
focuses on classical technique training. The last 3 months are spent operating the Institute's gourmet restaurant
and catering division. Classes commence January, April, July and
September.
Class ratio
15 students to 1 Chef Instructor.
Students are trained in state-of-the-art commercial kitchens with 90%
hands-on instruction and 10% theory. The first portion of the program
focuses on classical technique training. The final portion of the
program is spenton a
la carte desserts and pastry arts and operating the Institute's bakeshop
and catering division.
Class ratio 12 students to 1 Chef Instructor.
Admission Requirements
Admission to Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts may
be granted to any individual who meets the following prerequisites:
Education
High
School graduate or equivalent, if 19 years of age or over, student may
apply as a mature student.
Citizenship
Canadian citizenship; landed immigrant or immigration approval (study
permit)
Language
The
ability to read, write and converse in the English language
Attitude
A
positive attitude and a sincere motivation to learn
Attribute
A
serious commitment to becoming a professional culinarian
High School Scholarships
To assist graduating high school students in pursuing
their education, Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts offers High School
Scholarships. These scholarships are designed to recognize academic
excellence. Up to three $500 scholarships will be available each year.
Applications for High School Scholarships may be
obtained from Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts.
Applications should be sent to the Institute,
postmarked on or before April 30. Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts
will select the recipients of the High School Scholarships no late than
May 31. Each scholarship must be accepted by June 30 and each recipient
must begin their program choice within twelve months of their high
school gradation.
CONTACT
Address:
1505 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6H
3Y4 Canada
Telephone 604 734-4488
Facsimile 604 734-4408
Email:
info@picachef.com
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To
provide students with the highest quality training in the "culinary
arts" and "baking and pastry arts" in order to fully prepare them for
"entry level" employment in the hospitality industry and; to provide the
hospitality industry with a source of well trained graduates for hiring
into their "entry level" positions and; to have our graduates represent
the Institute in the finest restaurants and hotels around the world.
Pacific
Institute of Culinary Arts has experienced the increased demand for
training in the culinary and baking and pastry, as have many other
culinary schools. To accommodate a year long waiting period for
their students, Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts chose to maintain
their reputed small classes by expanding their facilities. In 2003,
the Institute doubled its space. A 105 seat restaurant,
6 month full-time
program. This
6 month full-time
program This
