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Skill Development Boot Camp (St. Helena, CA)


It’s in you. Somewhere just below the surface is a talented culinarian just waiting to create some magic in the kitchen, and our Skill Development Boot Camp will help you make it happen. This amazing program offers an accelerated, comprehensive lesson in the culinary arts that gives you the confidence and dexterity to shine.

Come to the CIA, and release your inner chef! You’ll explore the fundamentals of the culinary arts as you work in our kitchens studying basic cooking methods, learning knife skills, and enjoying culinary discussions with our renowned chef-instructors.

When you enroll in CIA Skill Development Boot Camp, we will supply you with a chef’s uniform, which includes a jacket, pants, and a neckerchief. Paper chef’s hats, side towels, and aprons will be provided in class.

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Course Section (Please Note:  No seats are currently available.  Please contact us to be added to the waiting list.)
Term: FY14
Schedule Number: 9640
Instructor(s): Staff
Location: St. Helena, CA
Dates: June 17 & 18, 2013 (Mon. & Tue., 2 - 8:30 p.m.)
Units: Non-Credit
Notes: *On a select class day, you will have dinner in the Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant.
Required Fees:
       Tuition $895.00
       Uniform $0.00
Optional Fees:
       Tool Kit $425.00
       Tool Kit - Starter Knife Kit $155.00

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Term: FY14
Schedule Number: 10013
Instructor(s): Staff
Location: St. Helena, CA
Dates: Feb. 12 & 13, 2014 (Wed. & Thu., 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Units: Non-Credit
Notes: *On a select class day, you will have dinner in the Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant.
Required Fees:
       Tuition $895.00
       Uniform $0.00
Optional Fees:
       Tool Kit $425.00
       Tool Kit - Starter Knife Kit $155.00