Culinary Education elevated
Details
Application Opens:
October 1, 2024 | Rolling Admissions
Classes Begin:
September 8, 2025 | The iconic Institute classroom
One-Year Cost:
Tuition Totals shall be calculated based on individual financial circumstances, prior year IRS Gross Income and Family size and netted against calculated scholarship.
Externships:
2 Externship Phases | Paid professional experience
Class Size:
12 Students | Personalized learning
Location:
Sun Valley, Idaho | Mountain lifestyle at it’s finest
Unrivaled Culinary Education
Hands-On Learning
Instructional Modules consist of ten weeks of instruction, five days per week, and six hours per day. The majority of this time will be spent in the kitchen learning and developing skills. At the same time, there will be theory portions of each class where students will deepen their knowledge. These classes will be delivered with a high level of intensity so as to mimic the pace of the industry and also maximize the student’s learning time. Students will have coursework outside of class on most days.
Paid Externships
During the year-long program, students will complete two sixteen-week externships. During each externship, students will work at a partner restaurant in the Wood River Valley and be compensated directly by their employer at a market rate.
Affordable Approach
One of the tenants of the Sun Valley Culinary Institute is to provide a strong foundational culinary education without undue financial burden. As such, every student who requests financial assistance will be considered based on a combination of need and merit.
Student Catalog
Check out the Catalog to learn more about:
Coursework
Admissions Process
Tuition and Fees
Housing
Expectations
And more!
What you will learn
Kitchen essentials: sanitation, safety, organization, and terminology
Strong knife skills
Critical food evaluation and tasting
Basic butchery
Pantry skills (salads and hot/cold sandwiches)
Stocks, soups, and sauces
Cooking methods and how they apply to different foods
Menu executing with strong plating skills in a timely manner
Introductory baking and pastry
Storeroom operations and basic costing
Basic forcemeats
Basic sous-vide cooking technique
Basic front of house service
Soft skills: timing, teamwork, speed, multitasking, and professionalism
Course Highlights
Focus on skills and knowledge to successfully begin a career in the culinary arts.
Combination of kitchen classes at SVCI Institute and practical foodservice experience at local restaurants
Get paid while working during two different four-month externships
Classes meet five days a week, six hours a day, and are taught in an intense manner to mimic the professional environment pace
At the end of each class, students will make a lunch for themselves and community members—all of whom will eat together
Field trips to learn about sustainability, local products, and community food effort
Application Process
App Opens
October 1, 2024. Application accepted on a rolling basis. Earlier is better!
8 Weeks
Applicants receive notification within 8 weeks of application.
Financial Assistance
Accepted students determine need for financial assistance.
Guarantee Seat
Once accepted and financial assistance packet (when applicable) is received, you have 30 days to commit and make down payment.
Its Official
You are now enrolled! You will receive a student welcome packet and prepare for classes in September.