Culinary Boot Camp - Basic Training (Hyde Park, NY)


So you want to learn to cook…I mean, really cook? Here’s your chance. In this five-day course, you will become well-versed in the fundamentals of cooking. Your assignments will include hands-on training in knife skills, kitchen terminology, dry-heat cooking methods (roasting, grilling, sautéing, pan-frying, and stir-frying), and moist-heat cooking methods (braising, shallow poaching, deep poaching, and steaming).

You’ll get an insider’s view of the CIA and hone your culinary skills:
  • Participate in tastings of American, French, and Italian wines.
  • Explore a variety of food and wine pairings.
  • Enjoy a “Sharpen Your Knife Skills” demo.
  • Take a cooking practical examination at the end of the week, just like a professional!
  • Tour the CIA campus.

As a Basic Training participant, you’ll receive two chef’s uniforms, each with 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  
Term: FY10
Schedule Number: 6488
Instructor(s): Staff
Location: HYDE PARK, NY
Dates: Feb. 1 - 5, 2010 (Mon. - Fri., 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Units: Non-Credit
Notes: *On select class days, you'll return to campus for dinner in the CIA's on-campus public restaurants.
Required Fees:
       Tuition $2,095.00
       Uniform $0.00
       Uniform $0.00
Optional Fees:
       Tool Kit $425.00
       Tool Kit - Starter Knife set $155.00

Course Section Register Now!
Term: FY10
Schedule Number: 6496
Instructor(s): Staff
Location: HYDE PARK, NY
Dates: Mar. 1 - 5, 2010 (Mon. - Fri., 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Units: Non-Credit
Notes: *On select class days, you'll return to campus for dinner in the CIA's on-campus public restaurants.
Required Fees:
       Tuition $2,095.00
       Uniform $0.00
       Uniform $0.00
Optional Fees:
       Tool Kit $425.00
       Tool Kit - Starter Knife set $155.00

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Term: FY10
Schedule Number: 6499
Instructor(s): Staff
Location: HYDE PARK, NY
Dates: Mar. 15 - 19, 2010 (Mon. - Fri., 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Units: Non-Credit
Notes: *On select class days, you'll return to campus for dinner in the CIA's on-campus public restaurants.
Required Fees:
       Tuition $2,095.00
       Uniform $0.00
       Uniform $0.00
Optional Fees:
       Tool Kit $425.00
       Tool Kit - Starter Knife set $155.00

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Term: FY10
Schedule Number: 6502
Instructor(s): Staff
Location: HYDE PARK, NY
Dates: Apr. 5 - 9, 2010 (Mon. - Fri., 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Units: Non-Credit
Notes: *On select class days, you'll return to campus for dinner in the CIA's on-campus public restaurants.
Required Fees:
       Tuition $2,095.00
       Uniform $0.00
       Uniform $0.00
Optional Fees:
       Tool Kit $425.00
       Tool Kit - Starter Knife set $155.00

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Term: FY10
Schedule Number: 6506
Instructor(s): Staff
Location: HYDE PARK, NY
Dates: Apr. 26 - 30, 2010 (Mon. - Fri., 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Units: Non-Credit
Notes: *On select class days, you'll return to campus for dinner in the CIA's on-campus public restaurants.
Required Fees:
       Tuition $2,095.00
       Uniform $0.00
       Uniform $0.00
Optional Fees:
       Tool Kit $425.00
       Tool Kit - Starter Knife set $155.00

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Term: FY10
Schedule Number: 6512
Instructor(s): Staff
Location: HYDE PARK, NY
Dates: May 24 - 28, 2010 (Mon. - Fri., 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Units: Non-Credit
Notes: *On select class days, you'll return to campus for dinner in the CIA's on-campus public restaurants.
Required Fees:
       Tuition $2,095.00
       Uniform $0.00
       Uniform $0.00
Optional Fees:
       Tool Kit $425.00
       Tool Kit - Starter Knife set $155.00

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Term: FY11
Schedule Number: 6518
Instructor(s): Staff
Location: HYDE PARK, NY
Dates: June 21 - 25, 2010 (Mon. - Fri., 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Units: Non-Credit
Notes: *On select class days, you'll return to campus for dinner in the CIA's on-campus public restaurants.
Required Fees:
       Tuition $2,095.00
       Uniform $0.00
       Uniform $0.00
Optional Fees:
       Tool Kit $425.00
       Tool Kit - Starter Knife set $155.00

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Term: FY11
Schedule Number: 6890
Instructor(s): Staff
Location: HYDE PARK, NY
Dates: Aug. 30 - Sep. 3, 2010 (Mon. - Fri., 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Units: Non-Credit
Notes: *On select class days, you'll return to campus for dinner in the CIA's on-campus public restaurants.
Required Fees:
       Tuition $2,095.00
       Uniform $0.00
       Uniform $0.00
Optional Fees:
       Tool Kit $425.00
       Tool Kit - Starter Knife set $155.00