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York Technical Institute

At York Technical Institute's Culinary Division, "L'École de Cuisine," students earn a top-quality education in the culinary arts at a new state-of-the-art campus in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. We are committed to preparing our graduates with the skills, knowledge and passion it takes to become accomplished culinarians.


Why Choose L'Ecole the Cuisine?

• Impeccable reputation with employers
• An easy commute from all cities and towns in South Central PA and surrounding areas
• Brand new, modern, professional, well-equipped facilities
• Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology
• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education
• Industry-experienced faculty
• Continuously updated curriculum and equipment
• Small classes/individualized attention
• Career development services and placement assistance
• Students acquire marketable skills quickly and hit the job market in a short amount of time
• Hands-on-training on the same type of equipment used in the workplace today
• Training for an industry where skills are in demand
• Externships give you valuable on-the-job experience BEFORE you graduate

CULINARY PROGRAMS OFFERED:


Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management Associate Degree
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Graduates will be prepared to assume entry-level positions as prep cooks, line cooks, assistant food service managers, and assistant restaurant managers. This program is specially designed for the person who plans a successful food service career, and/or plans to open a restaurant, catering service, or other food service establishment. Months of study are crowned by a 360-hour externship in which students gain real, on-the-job experience working in a restaurant or food-related business.


Diploma Program: Catering
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This program offers students an orientation to the catering industry that prepares them for entry-level positions such as Banquet Server, Banquet Chef, Catering Chef, Catering Coordinator and Catering Manager for a variety of food service organizations. The student is presented with the concepts and information that are essential to success in the catering business, as well as the knowledge necessary to establish their own business.


Diploma Program: Pastry Arts
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This program is designed to develop in-depth knowledge of baking theory and techniques, as well as developing the student's dexterity in speed, timing, and coordination. By utilizing an understanding of the principals of baking and pastry, students are prepared to analyze product quality as well as solve production problems.

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ABOUT US


York Technical Institute's Culinary Division, "L' École de Cuisine," is offered at York Technical Institute -Lancaster Campus located at 3050 Hempland Road in Lancaster, PA. This newly renovated 52,000 square foot facility offers our students a completely new, technologically-advanced learning environment. We're conveniently located along Route 30, with easy access from Lancaster, York, Harrisburg, Baltimore and Philadelphia.

Student instruction takes place in a variety of settings:

• 4 kitchen laboratories stocked with the newest culinary technology equipment
• A 2,000 square foot demonstration kitchen with theater-style seating for 125 people
• A simulation restaurant with seating for 72 people, including a bar, service station, and computer station for orders to the kitchen
• 7 classrooms

Additionally, students can take advantage of our open computer lab with 60 workstations, a complete onsite library, student lounge and outdoor tables and chairs.

CAREER SERVICES


The YTI Career Services Department assists students and graduates with the following services:

Part-Time Employment: A Part-Time Employment Specialist will help students find a position that works with their school schedules.

Career Seminars and Professional Development: Learn to develop effective job search strategies and create written correspondence needed for obtaining employment. Examples: Creating a Resume and Cover Letter, Interview Preparation.

Externships: An externship provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and apply the skills they have learned at YTI. YTI places a priority on its externship program and Externship Coordinators work to assist students in finding positions.

On and Off-Campus Interviews: Employers make ongoing requests to see resumes and meet with qualified YTI candidates.

Career Fairs: Each year YTI holds Career Fairs at the school. It's a great way for students to meet employers and obtain career information.

Employer Presentations or Corporate Visits: This is an excellent way for students to learn more about their chosen career field and make connections.

FINANCIAL AID

Let us assist you with Pell Grants, Pennsylvania Residents Grants, Federal/Pennsylvania Work Study Program or special Loan programs.

Payment plans may be available to assist students/parents in spreading the educational investment over a greater period. Developed with a York Technical Institute financial planner and designed to fit your budget.


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