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Institute of the South for Hospitality and Culinary Arts

Today’s professional culinary and hospitality staffs consider experience an asset, but education is a necessity. You’ll achieve both at the Institute of the South for Hospitality and Culinary Arts. Since 1990, the Institute has been one of the industry’s finest regional schools. Class sizes are purposely small. The faculty is committed to teaching vs. research. Day and evening classes are available.

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FCCJ Institute of the South for Hospitality and Culinary Arts Programs of Study

The Institute’s four different programs focus on the art and business of food and hospitality. You will combine classroom theory with real world applications in FCCJ’s five-star Mallard Room. The Institute’s model internship program partners with the major restaurants, resorts, and hotels that will hire you for permanent positions.

Programs leading to an Associate in Science degree (A.S.) prepare you for employment or transfer to Florida International University to earn a Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Hospitality Management. An Associate in Applied Science degree (A.A.S) or Certification is primarily for immediate employment after graduation.

Employers want artisans and managers who are good communicators with supervisory training and a formal education. Your degree says you committed the time and money to learn the business and the art. You have the education respected by quality restaurants, hotels, clubs and large industrial kitchens. You’re prepared for your career.

Related Programs

Dietetic Technician (Culinary Dietetic Option) (A.S. or A.A.S.)

We also offer the following professional development and personal enrichment courses:

Program News

Food tasting catered by the FCCJ culinary students: Students created a spectacular lunch inspired by the exotic flavors of Ethiopia for PRI Productions staff. Get the details!

Mallard Room: Enjoy some of the best culinary delights in Jacksonville at FCCJ’s Mallard Room — lunch is $7 and dinner is $9. Our menu schedule is online now.

Garde-Manger: Students majoring in culinary arts create beautiful tallow sculptures and ice carvings in the Garde-Manger class.

For more information about Institute of the South for Hospitality and Culinary Arts programs, visit the contact us page.

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