Profile of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Minneapolis/St. Paul

At Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Minneapolis/St. Paul, chefs-in-training are provided the opportunity to learn food preparation that fuses European traditional methods and North American know-how. Programs at the school combine practical hands-on education balanced with a theoretical background of culinary arts.

The twin Cities based cooking school is one of several schools that form Le Cordon Bleu North America. Other campuses of the school can be found in places such as Atlanta, Las Vegas and Miami. In addition, several other U.S. cooking schools affiliated through common ownership confer the esteemed Le Cordon Bleu Diplme, including the Minneapolis/St. Paul campus.

Points of Distinction

• Highly respected program recognized internationally
• Career services assists graduating students in securing quality jobs
• Lab equipment that reflects real food industry’s facilities

Course Topics

There are two Course Topics at the school: Culinary Arts and Baking/Pastry Making. Students pursuing Culinary Arts make engage in either a certificate program or an associate’s degree program. The latter includes a 12-week externship where students learn in a real-world situation and students who complete the program in good standing also receive Le Cordon Bleu Diplme from the school. The Le Cordon Bleu Pastry Chef Training and Baking Instruction program takes 15 months to complete.

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Minneapolis/St. Paul Admissions and Financial Aid

The admissions process is generally non-competitive, although the school does require a high school diploma or GED and seeks students who display a strong interest in the culinary arts. Other requirements may apply, such as proof of language proficiency for students whose native tongue is other than English.

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Minneapolis/St. Paul Faculty Quality

The majority of the school’s staff are seasoned professionals with many years of experience in the food industry.

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Minneapolis/St. Paul Student Life

Students are responsible for their own housing as the school does not offer dormitory facilities.

(Note:Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Culinary Arts and Pastry

• Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
• Culinary Arts/Chef Training