The Academy Of Culinary Arts
About
THE ACADEMY OF CULINARY ARTS is extremely passionate about our students’ success, which can directly translate into a career and ignite a fire within those who want to be in the culinary industry. With a well-versed chef and an experienced educator, THE ACADEMY OF CULINARY ARTS offers two different program types – the 10-Week Introduction to Culinary and the 5-Month Professional Cooking. The two programs will enable students to learn how to cook, pursue a career in the culinary industry, advance their cooking skills, and receive formal and affordable culinary training. If you are passionate about food, then be sure to contact us today at (805) 222-0900 or [email protected] (no experience necessary)!
Chef Acuna loves the experience of food and how it can make an occasion special, bring back memories, be a catalyst for time with loved ones, comfort, nourish, and inspire. From his days spent in the kitchen with his grandmother, to culinary school, right up to his life today as a Personal Chef, his passion for food and love of feeding others has continued to grow.
After years of amateur cooking for friends and family, Chef Acuna decided to take his love for cooking to the next level. By enrolling at The Art Institute of California, he gained valuable knowledge about cooking techniques, sanitation, food safety, and professionalism in the culinary industry. He has had the privilege of being the grand prize winner of the Del Monte Chili Cook-Off recipe contest and second prize winner of the I Love Canadian Albacore Tuna recipe contest.
Today, ten years later, as a first-generation college graduate, he is allowed the privilege of creating beautiful, healthy and delicious meals, tutoring those that share his passion for food, and helping his client create memorable and mouth-watering experiences on a daily basis. Through school and professional experiences, his goal is to fuse education and the professional world together by bringing real world applications into the classroom.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
What To Expect: Great cooking isn't about recipes—it's about techniques. In this class you'll work together with other students in a fun, hands-on environment led by Chef Raymond Acuna.
- You will work with other students in groups of 2
- Hands-on classes are limited to 8 students
- You will be standing, cooking and working for most of the class
- Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and have long hair tied back
- You will enjoy a generous taste of every dish
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Chef Acuna is an award-winning culinary professional with over eleven years of experience in culinary arts.
-Grand prize winner for Del Monte Chili recipe contest.
-Second place winner for Canadian Albacore Tuna recipe contest.
-Planned menu, prepared food, delivered and serviced a one-time event for The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire faculty & staff quarterly meeting of 200+ people.
-Experience in conceptualizing and accomplishing goals aimed at facilitating organizational efficiency.
-Abilities in problem identification, reasoning, developing original ideas to solve problems and ensuring intercultural competence.
-Excellent oral and written interpersonal and communication skills with individuals and before groups.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Yes, please see prices here --> http://www.theacademyofculinaryarts.com/classes.html