Culinary Institute of Virginia – Norfolk, VA
Turn Your Passion for Food into a Rewarding Career
Whether your passion is in the kitchen or in the challenge of managing America’s restaurants or other food service operations, we have a program for you!
- Earn your Associate’s degree in the Culinary Arts field in 1.5 years.
- Earn your Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a Concentration in Food Service Management in 2.5 years.
Why Should You Choose Culinary Institute of Virginia?
- Effective – programs that allow you to earn your degree quickly.
- Convenient – classes available weekdays (day and evening) and weekends
- Class Size – structured to give you more individual attention
- Hands-On Learning - in kitchens with equipment commonly found in the industry
- A Diverse Faculty – experienced in American and international cuisine
- Real-World Experience – through externships
- Graduate Employment Services
- Scholarships and Financial Aid – available for those who qualify
- Student Housing Available
Culinary Arts
- Includes the fundamentals of cooking, baking, pastry, table and beverage service, and kitchen management skills
- Provides standards-based, hands-on training, working alongside professional chef-instructors with modern equipment used in industry
- Emphasizes the mastering of basic professional culinary skills
- Includes student externships throughout the program to build your experience and resume
Entry-level culinary employment opportunities for graduates include:
- Hotels, inns and restaurants, both chain and independent
- Hospitals
- Executive and corporate catering
- On- and off-premise catering
- Business and social catering
- Cruise liners
- Resort and seasonal hotels and restaurants
- Bake shops/pastry shops
Food Service Management
Do you have a passion for food service, but are more interested in the business than in the cooking?
Our Food Service Management program blends the principles of business and management with food service operations and prepares you to manage food service operations in:
- Casual service/chain restaurants
- Quick service restaurants
- Catering services
- Convention/conference centers
- Sport/athletic facilities
- School food service
- Business dining services
- Campus dining services
- Healthcare facility food service
Culinary Institute of Virginia is the School of Culinary Arts at ECPI College of Technology, which was founded in 1966. ECPI College of Technology is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Bachelor of Science, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees