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About The Culinary School of Fort Worth
The Culinary School of Fort Worth is transforming passionate food lovers into skilled culinary professionals. The school offers a comprehensive, hands-on culinary education focused on the universal fundamentals needed to thrive in any role of the foodservice industry. In the last 40 years, we have transitioned into a professional culinary school that has placed hundreds of graduates in jobs at esteemed local restaurants since 2016, cultivating a standard of culinary excellence throughout North Texas.
We Foster Real-World Readniess
Our Values
We recognize that theory alone doesn’t create great culinarians. That’s why we immerse students in practical, hands-on experiences that mirror professional kitchen demands, from high-pressure service events to real-world externships. This approach ensures our graduates transition seamlessly into professional roles.
Our Mission
At The Culinary School of Fort Worth, our mission is to transform passionate individuals into skilled professionals who elevate the standards of our local culinary industry.
Through rigorous hands-on training, personalized mentorship, and real-world experience, we empower our students to gain proficiency in fundamental techniques while developing their unique creative voice.
By fostering a community of dedicated culinarians, we strengthen the fabric of our local food culture and create pathways for enduring success across all sectors of the industry.
Our vission
Our vision is to become the premier culinary education institution in North Texas, graduating 120 exceptional professionals annually who are transforming the region’s food service landscape.
In the next 5-10 years, our externship program will become an indispensable talent pipeline for DFW’s finest dining establishments, while our expanded community engagement initiatives will make us a vital force in Fort Worth’s culture.
Through our unwavering commitment to excellence, we will create a lasting standard of culinary education that bridges the gap between passion and professional success.
Your Foundational Education for Success in Any Culinary Role
Turn Your Passion Into a Career
When students choose The Culinary School of Fort Worth, they’re gaining more than just cooking skills—they’re acquiring the foundational tools, mentorship, and experience needed to excel in any role in the culinary industry. Rather than being limited to a single specialty, graduates have the freedom to choose their path and the skills to succeed in whatever direction they choose.
Alumni Story: Elijah Jones
Follow Elijah’s passion for cooking as he continues to be part of the team at one of Texas’s first Michelin Recommended restaurants!
Alumni Story: Caitlyn Halcomb
Ritz-Carlton Culinary Success Story: Caitlyn Halcomb’s Journey from Culinary School Graduate to Banquets Lead
How to Be an Effective Leader in the Kitchen
Discover how to be an affective leader in the kitchen. Learn the chef’s essential leadership qualities and implement them for success.
Learn in the right environment
Our concentrated 9-month program allows students to fully immerse themselves in culinary training without the distraction of unrelated coursework!
Fully Equipped, Commercial kitchens
Small class sizes (20 students max)
Personalized Mentorship
Hands-on Learning
On-the-job training
student led events
community involvement
Hear from our alumni
Read more about what our Professional Culinary Program has done for our Alumni.
chef instructors
Student Life
Professional Culinary Program
Outcomes and success
Like a chef perfecting a signature dish, we constantly evaluate and improve our training methods. We embrace feedback, analyze outcomes, and adjust our approach to ensure we’re delivering the highest quality education possible. Our curriculum evolves with industry needs while staying true to fundamental techniques.
2021-2022
Professional Culinary Certificate
Student Graduation Rate: 82.4%
Student Job Placement Rate: 79.5%
ACF Certification Rate: 100%
2020-2021
Professional Culinary Certificate
Student graduation rate: 71.4%
Student job placement rate: 85%
ACF Certification Rate: 100%
2019-2020
Professional Culinary Certificate
Student graduation rate: 63.25%
Student job placement rate: 68.9%
ACF Certification Rate: 46.2%
Registered Apprenticeship Program
The Culinary School of Fort Worth is the Program Sponsor for the ACF Apprenticeship at The Culinary School of Fort Worth. The U.S. Department of Labor defines a “Registered Apprenticeship” as an “industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, receive progressive wage increases, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally-recognized credential. Registered Apprenticeships are industry-vetted and approved and validated by the U.S. Department of Labor or a State Apprenticeship Agency.”
CERTIFIED SOUS CHEF® APPRENTICESHIP
The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation has approved the CSC® apprenticeship program at The Culinary School of Fort Worth. This apprenticeship program is to provide working culinarians an opportunity to achieve nationally recognized certifications by combining paid on-the-job learning with theory-based online classroom instruction. CSFTW partners with employers to offer the CSC® Registered Apprenticeship. If you are an employer who is interested in learning more, please contact our Apprenticeship Coordinator Thomas Nixon, thomas@csftw.edu or visit this link to learn more.
Where are we located?
The Culinary School of Fort Worth is located right in the heart of DFW. The CSFTW is approximately 20 miles from Arlington and 40 miles from Dallas.
6550 Camp Bowie Blvd #110
Fort Worth, TX 76116
Accreditation
At The Culinary School of Fort Worth, we believe that accredited culinary schools are the best way to obtain a degree in culinary arts. Our culinary school is accredited by ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training). It is also approved and Regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, Austin, Texas.
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