For our Culinary Apprenticeship students, eight months of classes, four restaurant rotations, and many hours spent learning in the kitchen all come down to one final event: Chef’s Table. The assignment? A tasty task any aspiring chef would encounter in …
Imagine this: You’re an aspiring chef who, in just three short months, has advanced from learning basic knife skills to using various cooking techniques as an apprentice in Atlanta’s premiere restaurants. Now it’s time for your first big test. You …
Kenneth Holland has always been fond of backyard grilling and spending time with family. After retiring from service in the military, Kenneth developed an even greater passion for the science behind famed barbecue. Intrigued by competition BBQ, he joined Sam …
Students in the Culinary Apprenticeship Program at KSU’s College of Continuing and Professional Education put their skills to the test at Chef’s Table, an invitation-only event held on May 16 at KSU Center. The soon-to-be graduates developed a four-course spring …
Take a popular industry like the culinary arts, and there will be always be plenty of people who want to work in it. How do you set yourself apart? Chef Matthew Basford sums it up: “hard work and dedication.” He …
Knife skills, nutrition, proper plating and presentation are only a few things students in the Culinary Apprenticeship program learn. If you have a passion for cooking and desire more than the traditional, classroom-based culinary education, this award-winning program could be …
Stomachs were full and palates were pleased during the Mystery Basket challenge in KSU’s Culinary Apprenticeship course. This timed test of skills showcased future chefs’ ability to be innovative — all while racing the clock. Two of our students shared …
Matthew Basford is the Executive Chef at Canoe, one of our Culinary Apprenticeship sites. He values sharing his experience with future chefs to encourage them to pursue the industry. The Culinary Apprenticeship Certificate is an eight-month intense program designed for …
Graduates of our Culinary Apprenticeship Certificate program can be found fulfilling their career goals at restaurants in the metro Atlanta area. However, more are venturing out as entrepreneurs. David Johnson, 2015 graduate, is the newest chef to add business owner …
Chris Dargin strives to help others using his skills in cooking. Since graduating from our Culinary Apprenticeship program in 2016, he has opened his own catering business. Chris said the network he developed guided him toward the best direction of …