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ICE CAREER CATALOG
2022-2023
INSTITUTE OF CULINARY EDUCATION
LOS ANGELES CAMPUS
521 East Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
ice.edu
(888) 913-2433
Version 22-23.01
Effective 12/01/2021-12/31/2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Participation/Performance ...................................... 16
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................ 1 Library & Written Assignments .............................. 16
OVERVIEW ........................................... 5 CAREER PASTRY AND BAKING
MISSION STATEMENT ................................................. 5 ARTS ..................................................... 17
HISTORY .................................................................... 5 CURRICULUM ............................................................17
FACILITIES ................................................................. 5 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES .......................................18
FACULTY .................................................................... 5 CLASS SIZE ...............................................................18
ADMINISTRATION ....................................................... 6 PROGRAM DURATION ................................................18
LICENSURE ................................................................ 6 TOTAL INSTITUTIONAL CHARGES ...............................18
ACCREDITATION ......................................................... 6 ATTENDANCE ............................................................18
DISCLAIMER ............................................................... 6 EVALUATION CRITERIA ..............................................18
Examinations/Projects ............................................. 18
CAREER CULINARY ARTS ................. 7 Participation/Performance ...................................... 18
Library and Written Assignments .......................... 19
CURRICULUM ............................................................. 7
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES ........................................ 8
PASTRY AND BAKING ARTS &
CLASS SIZE ................................................................ 8
MANAGEMENT.................................. 20
PROGRAM DURATION ................................................. 8
CURRICULUM ............................................................20
TOTAL INSTITUTIONAL CHARGES ................................ 8
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES .......................................22
ATTENDANCE ............................................................. 8
CLASS SIZE ...............................................................22
EVALUATION CRITERIA ............................................... 8
Examinations/Projects .............................................. 8 PROGRAM DURATION ................................................22
Participation/Performance ....................................... 8 TOTAL INSTITUTIONAL CHARGES ...............................22
Library & Written Assignments................................ 9 ATTENDANCE ............................................................22
EVALUATION CRITERIA ..............................................23
CULINARY ARTS & FOOD Examinations/Projects ............................................. 23
OPERATIONS (ONLINE) .................. 10 Participation/Performance ...................................... 23
Library & Written Assignments .............................. 23
CURRICULUM ............................................................10
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES .......................................11
CAREER HEALTH SUPPORTIVE
CLASS SIZE ...............................................................11
CULINARY ARTS ............................... 24
PROGRAM DURATION ................................................11
CURRICULUM ............................................................24
TOTAL INSTITUTIONAL CHARGES ...............................11
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES .......................................25
ATTENDANCE ............................................................11
CLASS SIZE ...............................................................25
EVALUATION CRITERIA ..............................................11
Examinations/Projects ............................................. 11 PROGRAM DURATION ................................................25
Participation/Performance ...................................... 11 TOTAL INSTITUTIONAL CHARGES ...............................25
Library & Written Assignments............................... 12 ATTENDANCE ............................................................25
EVALUATION CRITERIA ..............................................26
CULINARY ARTS & MANAGEMENT 13 Examinations & Projects.......................................... 26
CURRICULUM ............................................................13 Participation & Performance................................... 26
Library & Written Assignments .............................. 26
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES .......................................15
CLASS SIZE ...............................................................15
HEALTH SUPPORTIVE CULINARY
PROGRAM DURATION ................................................15
ARTS & MANAGEMENT .................... 27
TOTAL INSTITUTIONAL CHARGES ...............................16
CURRICULUM ............................................................27
ATTENDANCE ............................................................16
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES .......................................29
EVALUATION CRITERIA ..............................................16
Examinations/Projects ............................................. 16 CLASS SIZE ...............................................................30
1PROGRAM DURATION ................................................30 Direct PLUS Loans (Parent Loans) ........................ 39
TOTAL INSTITUTIONAL CHARGES ...............................30 Repayment Information .......................................... 41
Return of Title IV Funds Policy .............................. 42
ATTENDANCE ............................................................30
The Formula .............................................................. 42
EVALUATION CRITERIA ..............................................30
Post-Withdrawal Disbursements ............................ 42
Examinations/Projects ............................................ 30
Excess Title IV Funds and Overpayments ............. 42
Participation/Performance ..................................... 30
Order of Return of Title IV Funds .......................... 43
Library & Written Assignments.............................. 30
Veteran’s Benefits ..................................................... 43
PRIVATE LOANS ........................................................43
RESTAURANT AND CULINARY STATE-FUNDED GRANTS & LOANS .............................44
MANAGEMENT ................................... 31 NJCLASS Loan ......................................................... 44
CURRICULUM ............................................................31 TUITIONFLEX LOAN PROGRAM ...................................44
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES .......................................31 ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT PAYMENT PLAN ...............44
CLASS SIZE ...............................................................31 REFUND POLICY ........................................................44
PROGRAM DURATION ................................................32 Student’s Right to Cancel......................................... 44
TOTAL INSTITUTIONAL CHARGES ...............................32 Withdrawal from the Program ................................ 44
ATTENDANCE ............................................................32 STUDENT TUITION RECOVERY FUND ...........................45
EVALUATION CRITERIA ..............................................32
DRESS CODE .............................................................32
ACADEMIC POLICIES ....................... 47
ATTENDANCE ............................................................47
ADMISSIONS ...................................... 33 MAKE-UP POLICIES ...................................................47
HOW TO CONTACT .....................................................33 Make-Up Classes ...................................................... 47
Make-Up Written Examinations ............................ 47
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS .......................................33
Make-Up Practical Examinations ........................... 47
English Proficiency................................................... 33
MAXIMUM TIME TO COMPLETE PROGRAM ..................47
TRANSFER CREDITS ..................................................33
EXTERNSHIP .............................................................47
Credits Transferred to ICE ...................................... 33
Commencement of Externship................................ 47
Credits Transferred from ICE ................................. 33
Duration .................................................................... 47
ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS ....................................34
Attendance Journals................................................. 47
HOW TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION ................................34
Evaluation ................................................................. 47
Late Enrollment Policy ............................................ 34 Student Feedback/Incidents ................................... 47
FEES .........................................................................34 Disciplinary Aspects ................................................. 47
TUITION & SUPPLIES .................................................34 Externship Placement .............................................. 47
TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS OVERVIEW .....................34 ASSESSING STUDENT PROGRESS ..............................48
TUITION DISCOUNTS ..................................................35 Frequency of Evaluation .......................................... 48
VACCINATION POLICY ................................................35 Grades ........................................................................ 48
HOUSING ...................................................................35 ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAM .................................48
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS .......................................35 Incompletes ............................................................... 48
Course Repetition and Failure ................................ 48
BACKGROUND CHECK ................................................36
GRADUATION .............................................................48
DISABILITIES .............................................................36
Graduation Requirements ....................................... 48
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT .............................36 Honors ....................................................................... 49
TITLE IX ....................................................................36 Graduation Ceremony .............................................. 49
Receipt of Diploma ................................................... 49
FINANCIAL SERVICES ..................... 37 SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS .......................49
HOW TO CONTACT .....................................................37 HOW TRANSFER CREDITS, CHANGE OF PROGRAM, OR
FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS .........................37 INCOMPLETES AFFECT SAP .......................................49
Student Aid Eligibility ............................................. 37 Academic Standing ................................................... 50
How to Apply for Financial Aid .............................. 37 SAP Appeal for Reinstatement................................ 50
Federal Pell Grant .................................................... 38 Academic Plan .......................................................... 50
FSEOG Program....................................................... 38 Removal from Financial Aid Probation ................. 50
Direct Stafford Loans ............................................... 38
2ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES ............ 51 DISCLOSURES & OTHER
CLOCK HOUR .............................................................51 INFORMATION .................................. 60
HOLIDAYS .................................................................51 ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM .60
SCHOOL CLOSING ......................................................51 Driving While Intoxicated ....................................... 60
DRESS CODE .............................................................51 Legal Penalties ..........................................................60
Career Culinary Arts, Career Pastry and Baking Health Risks Associated with Drug Abuse ............ 60
Arts, and Career Health Supportive Culinary Arts 51 Counseling, Treatment, and Rehabilitation
Restaurant and Culinary Management................... 51 Programs ................................................................... 60
IDENTIFICATION BADGE POLICY .................................51 CAMPUS SECURITY POLICY ........................................61
Local Police ............................................................... 61
LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY .......................................51
Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report .. 61
CLASS TRANSFERS ...................................................52
Evacuation Procedure .............................................. 61
Voluntary Transfer ................................................... 52
Shelter in Place (Lockdown) Procedure ................. 61
Involuntary Transfer ................................................ 52
Fire Safety Procedures.............................................. 61
WITHDRAWAL, DISMISSAL & REINSTATEMENT POLICIES Other Emergencies ................................................... 62
................................................................................53
FERPA.......................................................................62
Withdrawal ............................................................... 53
HOW TO REGISTER TO VOTE ......................................62
Readmission after Withdrawal ............................... 53
ACADEMIC DISMISSAL...............................................53 STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW ........................................63
Administrative (Disciplinary) Dismissal................ 53
Attendance Dismissal .............................................. 53
ADDENDUM I – PROGRAM PRICING
Reinstatement from Dismissal ............................... 53 ............................................................. 64
STUDENT CONDUCT POLICY .......................................53 CAREER CULINARY ARTS ...........................................64
Code of Conduct ....................................................... 53 TOTAL INSTITUTIONAL CHARGES ...............................64
Prohibited Conduct .................................................. 54 SUPPLIES ................................................................. 64
Suspension ................................................................ 54 Uniforms.................................................................... 64
Academic Honesty and Copyright Infringement Tools & Knives .......................................................... 64
Policy ..........................................................................55 Books .......................................................................... 65
STUDENT INJURY POLICY ..........................................55 CULINARY ARTS & FOOD OPERATIONS (ONLINE) .........65
STUDENT COMPLAINT/GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE .........56 TOTAL INSTITUTIONAL CHARGES ...............................65
Policies Pertaining to Grievances ........................... 56 SUPPLIES ................................................................. 65
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY ..........................56 Uniforms.................................................................... 65
RECORDS RETENTION POLICY ....................................56 Tools & Knives .......................................................... 65
Books .......................................................................... 66
STUDENT SERVICES ......................... 57 CULINARY ARTS & MANAGEMENT (AOS).....................67
ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAM .................................57 TOTAL INSTITUTIONAL CHARGES ...............................67
ENRICHMENT CLASSES .............................................57 SUPPLIES ................................................................. 67
Uniforms.................................................................... 67
MEET THE CULINARY ENTREPRENEUR SERIES ...........57
Tools & Knives .......................................................... 67
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES .....................................57 Books .......................................................................... 68
CONTESTS & COMPETITIONS .....................................57 CAREER PASTRY AND BAKING ARTS ..........................68
SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT ............................................57 TOTAL INSTITUTIONAL CHARGES ...............................68
C-CAP Scholarship ....................................................57 SUPPLIES ................................................................. 68
ICE Cares Scholarship Program ............................. 58 Uniforms.................................................................... 68
James Beard Foundation Scholarship ................... 58 Tools & Knives .......................................................... 68
LIBRARY ...................................................................58 Books .......................................................................... 69
RELEVANT COPING SKILLS .........................................58 PASTRY AND BAKING ARTS & MANAGEMENT (AOS) ....70
GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE .....................58 TOTAL INSTITUTIONAL CHARGES ...............................70
HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION ...................................58 SUPPLIES ................................................................. 70
Uniforms.................................................................... 70
CAREER SERVICES ........................... 59 Tools & Knives .......................................................... 70
PLACEMENT STATISTICS ...........................................59 Books ........................................................................... 71
CAREER HEALTH SUPPORTIVE CULINARY ARTS ..........71
3TOTAL INSTITUTIONAL CHARGES ...............................71 Books .......................................................................... 74
SUPPLIES .................................................................. 71
Uniforms .................................................................... 71 ADDENDUM II – FINANCIAL AID .... 75
Tools & Knives ........................................................... 71 Federal Pell Grant..................................................... 75
Books ......................................................................... 72 Current Stafford Loans Interest Rate ..................... 75
HEALTH SUPPORTIVE CULINARY ARTS & MANAGEMENT Current PLUS Loans Interest Rate......................... 75
(AOS) ........................................................................73
TOTAL INSTITUTIONAL CHARGES ...............................73
ADDENDUM III – ACADEMIC
SUPPLIES ................................................................. 73
CALENDAR ......................................... 76
Uniforms ................................................................... 73
Tools & Knives .......................................................... 73
Books ......................................................................... 74 ADDENDUM IV – STUDENT
RESTAURANT AND CULINARY MANAGEMENT .............74 OUTCOMES ........................................ 77
TOTAL INSTITUTIONAL CHARGES ...............................74
SUPPLIES ................................................................. 74
4OVERVIEW
The Institute of Culinary Education’s Los Angeles campus FACULTY
is conveniently located in Pasadena, California; a vibrant Below are our current faculty members and their
cultural and academic hub of Los Angeles, famous for the qualifications:
Rose Bowl, the Rose Parade, CalTech, and the Jet
Propulsion Labs. The campus is in the historic Playhouse Maya Aldy-Fletcher – Chef-Instructor
District of Pasadena, 20 minutes north of downtown LA Education: Northeastern University, French Culinary
and within easy walking distance to several bus lines and Institute, Institute for Integrative Nutrition
metro rail stations. All classes are held at our facility Experience: GMP Jakarta, Multi Pangan, Hu’u
located at 521 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101. Restaurant, Bouley by David Bouley
ICE’s Los Angeles campus is a branch of its main campus, Nichole Basmajian – Chef-Instructor
located at 225 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10281. Education: California Culinary Academy, Le Cordon Bleu
Scottsdale
MISSION STATEMENT Experience: HH Cotton’s, Surla’s, Lincoln Cellar, St. Regis
The Institute of Culinary Education and its campuses are Monarch Beach, Institute of Technology
dedicated to inspiring our students to reach their full Stephen Chavez – Chef-Instructor
potential through an education that emphasizes Education: California School of Culinary Arts, Le Cordon
technique and professionalism. We accomplish this in a Bleu Scottsdale
passionate, disciplined environment that fosters Experience: BakeMark, Tierra Mia, Los Angeles Turf
excellence, critical thinking and creativity in students, Club, Caffé Opera
faculty and staff. The Institute of Culinary Education is Dustin Chen – Chef-Instructor
committed to ongoing assessment and institutional Education: Le Cordon Bleu Los Angeles
improvement for the benefit of our students, staff, faculty Experience: LA LGBT Center, Amity Foundation, Energy
and administration. Bistro, PIRCH, Vertical Wine Bistro, Hot Stuff Café
Sohrob Esmaili – Chef-Instructor
HISTORY Education: Culinary Institute of America, Le Cordon Bleu
After 42 years of award-winning education in NYC, the Los Angeles
Institute of Culinary Education decided to open a campus Experience: San Francisco Proper Hotel, Grammercy
in Pasadena due to its vibrant food culture and thriving Tavern, Untitled//Studio Café, The Harrrison, Jean-
job market. The West Coast has long inspired the rest of Georges
the country with its innovative cuisine and exciting dining Peter George – Chef-Instructor
scene. Opportunities abound for culinarians, with the Education: Waltham Forest College, City & Guilds of
National Restaurant Association recently reporting a London Institute, American InterContinental University
robust 5.6 percent increase in restaurant positions. Experience: DoubleTree Hotels, Walt Disney Studios,
California also has one of the country’s highest Sheraton Hotels, Le Cordon Bleu
employment rates in the categories of “Chefs and Head Andrey Godzhik – Instructor
Cooks” and “Lodging Managers.” We believe that our Education: John Jay College of Criminal Justice
unique programs can make an important contribution to Experience: Smith & Wollensky, Pino Luongo
students and employers alike, as we work toward our Restaurants, Spago, CUT and SIDEbar, Wolfgang Puck,
mission of helping students to “find their culinary voice.” ROKU Sunset, Designed Hospitality Projects (owner)
Hervé Guillard – Director of Education, Dean of
FACILITIES Students
ICE’s Los Angeles campus features 38,000 sq. ft. of Education: University of Grenoble, California School of
education and administrative space. The facility is located Culinary Arts
at 521 East Green Street, and includes the following: Experience: Culinary Wonders, Le Cordon Bleu, College
• Seven Fully-Equipped Teaching Kitchen of the Canyons, University of Antelope Valley
• Three Academic Classrooms Cyril Kabaoglu – Lead Chef-Instructor
• Learning Resource Center Education: Apprenticeship – La Bourride, Normandy,
France. CAP-BEP, Hotel de France, Normandy, France
The kitchens feature commercial cooking equipment Experience: ROOTDOWNLA, FIG Restaurant, Langham
including gas and induction ranges, convection ovens, Huntington Hotel, Inn of the Seventh Ray, Abode
refrigerators, dishwashers, salamanders and char broilers. Restaurant, Manhattan Country Club, Bastide, Four Oaks
Kitchens also contain commercial appliances including Restaurant.
food processors, mixers, blenders and cookware. The Alan Kang – Chef –Instructor
campus itself is three floors with elevators and is Education: Le Cordon Bleu Los Angeles
handicap-accessible. Experience: Bon Temps, The Factory Kitchen, Cliff’s
Edge, Hinoki and the Bird, Republique, Drago Centro
Mishel LeDoux – Director of Hospitality & Restaurant
Management
Education: West Valley College, San José State University
Experience: Spago, Wolfgang Puck’s Grand Café, CUT,
The Bazaar, LEDOUX Hospitality Consulting
5Joy Meyer – Instructor
Education: Cypress College, Fullerton College The Bureau can be reached at:
Experience: R.A. Patina Group, Vice Lounge, Racion, Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
Colette, Trejo’s Tacos Cantina P.O. Box 980818,
Eric Mickle – Chef-Instructor, Associate Dean of Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Students Phone: (888) 370-7589
Education: Art Institute of California, San Diego www.bppe.ca.gov
Experience: Orange Hill Restaurant, Lou’s on the Hill,
Gordon Ramsay Steak, Seablue, Nobhill, Bourbon Steak, ACCREDITATION
Four Seasons Resort Aviara Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career
Sarah Rosenkrantz – Chef-Instructor Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) as a branch location of the
Education: California State Polytechic University, Institute of Culinary Education in New York, NY.
Pomona
Experience: Lucques, Trattoria Neapolis, Valley Hunt Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Club, FTM Hospitality (ACCSC)
Eric Rowse – Chef-Instructor 2101 Wilson Blvd. Suite 302
Education: California Culinary Academy Arlington, VA 2220
Experience: Altaeats, Packing House Wines, Barcito, (703) 247-4212
Claud & Co. Eatery
Norma Salazar – Chef-Instructor The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and
Education: Long Beach City College Colleges is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as
Experience: The Gilded Rose Catering Company (owner), a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Hotel Queen Mary, The Beverly
Hills Hotel and Bungalows, Le Cordon Bleu, Delicieux DISCLAIMER
Simply Eggless Bakery The Institute of Culinary Education campuses do not have
Missy Smith-Chapman – Lead Chef-Instructor a pending petition in bankruptcy, not operating as a
Education: Southern California School of Culinary Arts, debtor in possession, have not filed a petition within the
Le Cordon Bleu preceding five years, or had a petition in bankruptcy filed
Experience: Taste Catering, Epicurean Life Catering, against them within the preceding five years that resulted
Patina, Artist Inn, Le Cordon Bleu, Edible Style in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States
Bridget Vickers – Chef-Instructor Bankruptcy Code.
Education: Walden University, Le Cordon Bleu
Experience: Morongo Casino Resort and Spa, Creative As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review
Cakes, Good Neighbor Bakery, Cal Poly Corporation this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement.
Campus Dining, New Frontiers Natural Food You are also encouraged to review the School
Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you
ADMINISTRATION prior to signing an enrollment agreement.
Rick Smilow – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog
(CEO) that have not been satisfactorily answered by the
Matt Petersen – President institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private
Lachlan Sands –President, Los Angeles Campus and Chief Postsecondary Education at:
Academic Officer (CAO) 1747 N. Market Blvd, Suite 225
Gabriela Arzate – Campus Director of Admissions Sacramento, CA 95834
Rebecca Stinson – Campus Director of Career Services www.bppe.ca.gov
Hervé Guillard – Director of Education/Dean of Students Phone: (916) 574-8900
Jesus Loa – Director of Stewarding and Facilities Fax: (916) 263-1897
Nora Semerdjian –Director of Business Operations
A student or any member of the public may file a
LICENSURE complaint about this institution with Bureau for Private
This institution is a private institution approved to Postsecondary Education by calling (888) 370-7589 toll-
operate by the California Bureau for Private free or by completing a complaint form, which can be
Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the obtained on the bureau’s Internet website,
institution is compliant with the minimum standards www.bppe.ca.gov. See Student Complaint/Grievance
contained in the California Private Postsecondary Procedure for additional information.
Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of
Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
6CAREER CULINARY ARTS
CURRICULUM rabbit, quail and venison. You will also plate entrées as
This 642-hour diploma program consists of nine courses. you simulate the experience of cooking in a restaurant.
The first eight courses are composed of 108 four-hour
lessons held at ICE. The ninth course is an off-site Course Highlights:
externship. The program is constructed as follows. Roast Squab with Dirty Rice and Pan Gravy
Braised Rabbit with Prosciutto and Red Onions
Course 1: Culinary Fundamentals 1 - Kitchen Pan Roasted Cod with Manilla Clams and Chorizo
Essentials – 60 Hours Grilled Hangar Steak with Caramelized Shallots and
Most culinarians begin their culinary journey by learning Chive Mashed Potatoes
how to pare and prepare greens and vegetables. After a
comprehensive introduction to knife skills and food Course 5: Pastry & Baking – 52 Hours
safety, you’ll use a range of methods for preparing The skills taught in this course are not just for desserts –
vegetables, progressing from salads to complex vegetarian they can be used in savory cooking as well. From custards
cuisine, as you begin to explore the techniques that and pizza to biscuits and frozen desserts, you will prepare
underlie fine cooking. specialties that can be part of exciting entrees or
memorable finales to the dining experience.
Course Highlights:
Grilled Eggplant and Portobello Sandwich with Fresh Course Highlights:
Mozzarella and Romesco Chocolate Soufflé
Vegetarian Three-Bean Chili with Ancho and Sweet Chili Sweet and Savory Quick Breads
Peppers Pizza and flatbreads
Grain Bowl with Quinoa/Lentil Pilaf and Roasted Crème Brulee
Vegetables
Course 6: International Cuisine 1 - Mediterranean, the
Course 2: Culinary Fundamentals 2 - Poultry, Pork & Americas, & Asia – 56 Hours
Lamb – 48 Hours Cuisine from the Mediterranean, from Greece to North
The first in a series of three courses on protein-based Africa, exerts an important influence on the way many
cuisine, this course will stress key techniques like chefs cook nowadays. You will explore the staple
sautéing, roasting, braising and grilling. With an ingredients, various flavor profiles and key dishes of the
emphasis on sustainability, you will fabricate the essential region, and use them as a portal to studying the foods of
cuts and prepare stocks and sauces that completely utilize the Americas.
each ingredient. Then you’ll prepare dishes to practice Asia: The panoply of Asian flavors and techniques exert a
each technique and build your confidence and growing influence on culinary arts around the world.
competence. Understanding how to use the herbs, spices, ingredients
and methods that characterize these cuisines is a necessity
Course Highlights: in today’s global food scene. Centering on flavor profiles
Sous Vide Chicken Breast with Jus Lie and specific techniques, this course acquaints students
Sautéed Duck Breast with Orange Gastrique with the essential dishes of India, China, Japan, and
Pan Roasted Rack of Lamb with Red Wine pan sauce Thailand.
Grilled Brined Pork Chop with Caramelized Onion and
Bourbon Sauce Course Highlights:
Falafel
Course 3: Culinary Fundamentals 3 - Veal, Beef & Roast Turkey with Mole Negro
Seafood – 56 Hours Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Structured in the same way as Course 2, you’ll fabricate Pad Thai
steaks, paillards, cutlets and chops, and prepare soups, Northern Indian Lamb Curry
brown sauces and pan sauces as you continue to deepen Sushi
your understanding of fundamental techniques. You’ll
also apply these methods to seafood, including flat fish, Course 7: International Cuisine 2 - France, Italy &
round fish and shellfish as you prepare dishes that Garde Manger – 48 Hours
highlight the special skills that these foods require. France: France is considered the touchstone for all
western cuisines – and for good reason. In this course,
Course Highlights: students become familiar with characteristic ingredients,
Braised Osso Bucco with Risotto methods and dishes from some of the most important
Sautéed Filet Mignon with Bearnaise culinary regions in the country: Provence, Burgundy,
Lobster Bisque Normandy and Alsace.
Grilled Swordfish with Beurre Rouge
Italy: Regionality is the essence of all things Italian and
Course 4: Plating & Restaurant Simulation – 52 Hours this concept is central to our presentation of Italian
In this final course of the series, you’ll further refine your cuisine. We’ll focus on Piedmont, Tuscany, Abruzzo, and
abilities as you focus on preparing game specialties like other regions that comprise what we think of as modern-
7day Italian cuisine. Using authentic recipes and hour externship but does not include holidays or
ingredients, students come to appreciate the diversity and scheduled student breaks.
simplicity that characterize this important European Schedule Time Duration
cuisine. 7:30am- 29 weeks (23 in-
5 days Morning
11:30am class, 6 extern.)
Course Highlights: 29 weeks (23 in-
Bouillabaisse with Rouille 5 days Afternoon 12pm-4pm
class, 6 extern.)
Cassoulet 46 weeks (38 in-
Fresh Egg Pasta with Pesto 3 days Evening 6pm-10pm
class, 8 extern.)
Course 8: Advanced Cuisine – 60 Hours TOTAL INSTITUTIONAL CHARGES
Whether it’s hydrocolloids, fermentation or zero-waste For total institutional charges, please see the most recent
cooking, today’s kitchens rely on innovative ideas and catalog ADDENDUM I – PROGRAM PRICING at the
modern techniques to produce their signature dishes. In end of this catalog.
this course, you’ll study the methods, and flavors that the
best restaurants are using to take food to the next level, ATTENDANCE
and create enjoyable dining experiences. Finally, with a Lateness will affect participation grades and repeated
basket of seasonal ingredients, students will work alone to lateness may result in dismissal.
create unique menus that demonstrate their skill and
creativity. Students must be present for 90% of their program. The
Career Culinary Arts consists of two parts: in-class and
Course Highlights: externship. The in-class part is 108 4-hour lessons;
Fermentation, Preserving and Pickling therefore, a student may not be absent from more than
Introduction to Hydrocolloids eleven (11) lessons while completing this component of
Zero-Waste Cooking the program. While on the 210-hour externship, students
Cooking of the Contemporary Masters must complete and submit weekly time sheets. While on
externship students are generally required to average of
Course 9: Externship - 210 Hours 35 or more externship hours per week.
At the end of their in-class training, all students complete Morning and Afternoon Schedules: This
an externship course. While ICE strongly recommends program structure is one (1) lesson per day, five
that students extern in restaurant kitchens, they may (5) days per week.
request venues such as hotels, catering companies, Evening Schedule: This program structure is
corporate dining rooms, or test kitchens in accordance one (1) lesson per day, three (3) days per week.
with their professional goals. Hybrid Schedule: This program structure is two
(2) days per week, one (1) lesson on a weekday
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES and two (2) lessons on a weekend day.
Graduates of this program possess a thorough
understanding of the primary techniques and principles Any student that is not present for at least two hours in a
of food preparation. Graduates will be prepared for an class will be marked absent. Students who exceed the
entry-level position in the foodservice industry. Sample 10% absence rate in class or on externship will face
positions include garde-manger cooks, line cooks, commis dismissal from their program and will be subject to refund
cooks and catering assistants. policies mandated by the state of California and Federal
Title IV regulations.
The Department of Education 6-digit Classification of
Instructional Programs (CIP) code for this program is: EVALUATION CRITERIA
12.0503 – Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Examinations/Projects
The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes for At the end of each course there will be an examination
this program are: (practical or written) or a research project which will be
35-1011.00 – Chefs and Head Cooks 50% of the course grade. There is not a cumulative final
35-2013.00 – Cooks, Private Household examination required for completion of the program.
35-2014.00 – Cooks, Restaurant
35-2019.00 – Cooks, All Other Participation/Performance
A student’s work in class as assessed by the chef-
CLASS SIZE instructor will be 50% of the grade. Evaluation grades are
The teaching kitchens in Los Angeles have a maximum based on:
capacity of 32 students. 1. Uniform
• Wears a complete, clean and
PROGRAM DURATION unwrinkled uniform. See Dress Code
Program duration varies according to the schedule option for details.
selected. Students may attend class three or five days per 2. Food Safety
week. The length of time noted below includes the 210- Keeps work area sanitized
Does not cross-contaminate
8 Keeps food at a safe temperature
Wears gloves when appropriate
Hair is restrained (hair nets are available in the
kitchens); men are clean-shaven or have
trimmed beards/moustaches; no nail polish or
long fingernails
3. Clean Up
• Participates in cleaning during and
after class
4. Preparation for Class
• Demonstrates familiarity with recipes
• Written assignments completed
• Assigned reading done
5. Professionalism
• Takes direction and accepts criticism
• Is prepared for class
• Works effectively with classmates
• Works in a neat and orderly manner
• Demonstrates an eagerness to learn
6. Skills
• Works efficiently
• Demonstrates appropriate knife skills
for level of class
• Demonstrates an increasing level of
technical competence
• Prepares food of acceptable quality
7. Punctuality
• Arrives on time and stays until class is
dismissed
Library & Written Assignments
Be sure to hand these assignments in on the due date. A
missing assignment can put your grades in jeopardy and
can result in possible course failure.
9CULINARY ARTS & FOOD OPERATIONS (ONLINE)
CURRICULUM Culinary Fundamentals 3 - 60 hours
Courses are taken in the order below. Operations courses Pork is one of the most versatile meats, providing diners
(marked with *) are taken concurrently with culinary with everything from sausage and chops, to ribs and
courses. The externship occurs after the culinary and medallions. All of these cuts offer the opportunity for
operations courses have been completed. students to advance their culinary skills while exploring
new flavors and plating styles. Lamb is also featured in
This 900-clock-hour, 63-week online program allows you this comprehensive course.
to attend classes on your own schedule each week. The
program comprises the following courses. Supervision - 27 hours*
People are the most important resource in any culinary
Introduction to Online Learning & Restaurant business. This course focuses on the major functions of
Realities – 13 hours management communication, hiring practices,
This course is designed to familiarize students with best recruitment, training, discipline and staff organization.
practices for success in our online program and in the
restaurant industry. Topics include learning management Culinary Fundamentals 4 – 60 hours
system use, internet research and time management. We In this final course on protein-based cuisine, students
also introduce the tenets of professionalism and the prepare grilled steak, braises and stews along with brown
expectations of the food service industry. sauces and pan sauces aiming to deepen understanding of
fundamental techniques. The class applies these methods
Culinary Fundamentals 1 – 90 hours to seafood, as students prepare dishes that highlight the
Most culinarians begin their training by learning how to special skills that these foods require.
pare and prepare greens and vegetables. After a
comprehensive introduction to knife skills and food Purchasing & Cost Control – 27 hours*
safety, students will use a range of methods for preparing Strategies for purchasing and control are vital for the
vegetables, progressing from salads to complex vegetarian success of any culinary operation. This course examines
cuisine, to explore the techniques that underlie fine labor, beverage and food costs, and revenue control.
cooking. Purchasing guidelines, inventory and control, employee-
performance standards, productivity and scheduling, use
Concept Development & Menu Design – 21 hours* of point-of-sale systems, computers, and new technology
This course is designed to acquaint students with the are also reviewed.
realities of a culinary business by exploring concept
development from creativity to profitability. By surveying Pastry & Baking – 90 hours
the industry, students explore many types of operations The skills taught in this course are not just for desserts –
and analyze concepts, as well as research feasibility and they can be used in savory cooking as well. From custards
location selection. Students should gain the knowledge and pizza to biscuits and cakes, students prepare
required to develop and refine their ideas. This course specialties that can be part of exciting entrees or
also covers key aspects of menus, including planning, memorable finales to the dining experience.
pricing, layout and design. Students prepare sample
menus as a project. Communications, Social Media & Public Relations –
21 hours*
Culinary Fundamentals 2 – 60 hours Effective communication is essential for success in all
The first in a series of three courses on protein-based areas of food service, from management to menus. This
cuisine, this poultry-based course will cover key course uses media, including reviews, blogs, tweets, videos
techniques like sautéing, roasting, braising and grilling. and press releases, for students to explore the relationship
Students will fabricate the essential cuts and prepare between restaurants, communication and public relations.
stocks and sauces that completely utilize each ingredient.
The class will prepare dishes to practice each technique Restaurant Essentials – 60 hours
and build confidence and competence. Students explore important restaurant staples with an
emphasis on lunch, brunch and breakfast specialties from
Foodservice Finance – 30 hours* biscuits and gravy to Eggs Benedict. There is also an
A working understanding of numbers is critically extensive exploration of sandwiches, fresh and dry pasta,
important to culinary success. The curriculum for this and sauces.
course focuses on the use of financial statements as a tool
for cost control and decision-making. The course Leadership, Team Building & Change Management –
progresses from training students to associate numbers 21 hours*
with financial and logistical aspects of a foodservice Great leadership goes beyond good management and
business to an overview of budgets, industry standards permeates a culture. This course explores leadership
and variation analysis. Case studies are used to provide variables and principles, the power of vision, the
real world examples. importance of ethics, the empowerment of people,
understanding people, developing others, and
performance management. Additionally, instructors help
10students identify their own leadership styles and how best TOTAL INSTITUTIONAL CHARGES
to utilize them to maximize leadership through For total institutional charges, please see the most recent
organizational change and team building. catalog ADDENDUM I – PROGRAM PRICING at the
end of this catalog.
International Cuisine 1 – 60 hours
In the panoply of global flavors, Asian flavors and ATTENDANCE
techniques exert a growing influence on culinary arts Lateness of assignments will affect participation grades
around the world. Understanding how to use the herbs, and repeated lateness may result in dismissal.
spices, ingredients and methods that characterize these
cuisines is a necessity in today’s food culture. This course Students must be present for 90% of their program. The
acquaints students with the flavor profiles, specific Culinary Arts & Food Operations program consists of two
techniques and essential dishes of Asia and the Americas. parts: in-class and externship. In-class work requires
students to complete both the coursework and the
International Cuisine 2 – 60 hours required hours in a timely manner to be recorded as
Continuing the exploration of food from around the present. On externship, students must complete and
world, this course examines key dishes, ingredients, submit weekly time sheets. While on externship students
flavors and techniques from the Middle East, Europe and are generally required to average of 17 or more externship
Africa. hours per week.
Externship – 200 hours Students who exceed the 10% absence rate in class or on
This is the last course in the program where students have externship will face dismissal from their program and will
an opportunity to hone the skills they developed in a real- be subject to ICE’s refund policies as listed in this catalog.
world setting. While ICE strongly recommends restaurant
kitchen externships, students may request venues such as EVALUATION CRITERIA
hotels, catering companies, corporate dining rooms or test
kitchens in accordance with their professional goals. Examinations/Projects
At the end of each course there will be an examination
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (practical or written) or a research project. There is not a
Graduates of this program possess a thorough cumulative final examination required for completion of
understanding of the primary techniques and principles the program.
of food preparation as well as a thorough understanding
of the principles of management as it applies to various Participation/Performance
sectors of the food service industry. Graduates will be A student’s work in class as assessed by the chef-
prepared for entry-level positions in the food service instructor will be 50% of the grade. Evaluation grades are
industry. Sample positions include garde-manger cooks, based on:
line cooks, commis cooks and catering assistants, assistant 8. Uniform
managers, floor managers, management trainees, hosts • Wears a complete, clean and
and reservationists. unwrinkled uniform. See Dress Code
for details.
The Department of Education 6-digit Classification of 9. Food Safety
Instructional Programs (CIP) codes for this program are: Keeps work area sanitized
12.0503 – Culinary Arts/Chef Training Does not cross-contaminate
12.0504 – Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Keeps food at a safe temperature
Management/Manager Wears gloves when appropriate
Hair is restrained (hair nets are available in the
The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes for kitchens); men are clean-shaven or have
this program are: trimmed beards/moustaches; no nail polish or
35-1011.00 – Chefs and Head Cooks long fingernails
35-2013.00 – Cooks, Private Household 10. Preparation for Class
35-2014.00 – Cooks, Restaurant • Demonstrates familiarity with recipes
35-2019.00 – Cooks, All Other • Written assignments completed
11-9051.00 – Food Service Managers • Assigned reading done
35-1012.00 – First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation 11. Professionalism
and Serving Workers • Takes direction and accepts criticism
• Is prepared for class
CLASS SIZE • Works effectively with classmates
ICE’s system for distance education caps the size of a
• Works in a neat and orderly manner
cohort at 100 students. Individual discussion sections are
capped at 20 students. • Demonstrates an eagerness to learn
12. Skills
PROGRAM DURATION • Works efficiently
The program takes 63 weeks to complete. • Demonstrates appropriate knife skills
for level of class
11• Demonstrates an increasing level of
technical competence
• Prepares food of acceptable quality
13. Punctuality
• Submit work on time
Library & Written Assignments
Be sure to submit these assignments on or before the due
date. Assignments must be completed before new lessons
will become available so a missing assignment can put
your grades in jeopardy and can result in possible course
failure.
12CULINARY ARTS & MANAGEMENT
CURRICULUM
This 62 credit hour (1348 contact hour) Associate of Course 4: Purchasing & Cost Control – 3.0 Credit
Occupational Studies program consists of 25 courses, Hours
including externship, taught over 60 weeks. The program Strategies for purchasing and control are vital for the
is divided into 25 credit-hours of hands-on culinary arts success of any culinary operation. This course examines
training (including 8 credit hours of externship, 21 credit- labor, beverage and food costs, and revenue control.
hours of restaurant and culinary management training, Purchasing guidelines, inventory and control, employee-
and 16 credit-hours of applied general education performance standards, productivity and scheduling, use
asynchronous online courses which emphasize leadership of point-of-sale systems, computers, and new technology
and career skills. The final courses are an off-site are also reviewed.
externship. The program is constructed as follows.
Course 5: Social Psychology and Interpersonal
Course 1: Culinary Fundamentals 1 - Kitchen Relations – 3.0 Credit Hours
Essentials – 2.5 Credit Hours This course will examine social context and the way it
Most culinarians begin their culinary journey by learning influences our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Students
how to pare and prepare greens and vegetables. After a will be encouraged to reflect on the application of social
comprehensive introduction to knife skills and food psychology concepts to real-world problems and to
safety, you’ll use a range of methods for preparing incorporate concepts explored in class to its relevance in
vegetables, progressing from salads to complex vegetarian their own lives.
cuisine, as you begin to explore the techniques that
underlie fine cooking. Course 6: Marketing – 2.0 Credit Hours
Culinary businesses are marketing businesses from the
Course Highlights: moment an idea is developed through opening and
Grilled Eggplant and Portobello Sandwich with Fresh operation. This course provides an in-depth examination
Mozzarella and Romesco of how a marketing plan is developed, including market
Vegetarian Three-Bean Chili with Ancho and Sweet Chili research, positioning, product mix, and life cycle. This
Peppers includes development of potential strategies for
Grain Bowl with Quinoa/Lentil Pilaf and Roasted advertising, merchandising, public relations, social media,
Vegetables and promotion.
Course 2: Culinary Fundamentals 2 - Poultry, Pork & Course 7: Service Management – 2.0 Credit Hours
Lamb – 2.0 Credit Hours Managing the front of the house requires particular
The first in a series of three courses on protein-based knowledge and skill. Students are introduced to the tools
cuisine, this course will stress key techniques like and techniques of service and service management in
sautéing, roasting, braising and grilling. With an restaurants and other foodservice operations. This course
emphasis on sustainability, you will fabricate the essential also covers how to build customer satisfaction.
cuts and prepare stocks and sauces that completely utilize
each ingredient. Then you’ll prepare dishes to practice Course 8: Business Communications – 3.0 Credit
each technique and build your confidence and Hours
competence. This course introduces students to the foundations of
communication in a culinary business setting. This course
Course Highlights: will examine and apply the types and purposes of various
Sous Vide Chicken Breast with Jus Lie business documents; create messages using appropriate
Sautéed Duck Breast with Orange Gastrique channels for delivery based on context, audience and
Pan Roasted Rack of Lamb with Red Wine pan sauce purpose; understand the effect of technology, such as
Grilled Brined Pork Chop with Caramelized Onion and social media, on business communication. Students will
Bourbon Sauce also explore written and verbal communication strategies
as they relate to recipe writing, reviewing, food blogging
Course 3: Concept Development & Menu Design – 2.0 and culinary demonstrations.
Credit Hours
This course is designed to acquaint students with the Course 9: Culinary Fundamentals 3 - Veal, Beef &
realities of a culinary business concept — from creativity Seafood – 2.0 Credit Hours
to profitability. By surveying the industry, students Structured in the same way as Course 2, you’ll fabricate
explore all types of operations and analyze concepts, as steaks, paillards, cutlets and chops, and prepare soups,
well as research feasibility and location selection. brown sauces and pan sauces as you continue to deepen
Students gain the knowledge required to develop and your understanding of fundamental techniques. You’ll
refine their ideas. This course also gives a comprehensive also apply these methods to seafood, including flat fish,
view of key aspects of the menu, including planning, round fish and shellfish as you prepare dishes that
pricing, layout, and design. Students prepare sample highlight the special skills that these foods require.
menus as a project, which will become part of their final
business plans. Course Highlights:
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