Culinary Program

“I am truly happy and grateful for attending the Culinary Tech Center. Not only has it provided me with the proper knowledge, skills and certifications that I was seeking to obtain. But I also gained the self confidence in my cooking and in starting my own catering business. My teachers became my mentors guiding me through difficult times, providing me with great advice and sharing their wisdom. I love the small class settings which enabled me to have a lot of one on one attention. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. Overall, being a student at this school was a great experience. I created life long memories and relationships that I will never forget.”

“The program has given me a great work ethic and a lot of skills that I’ve been able to use working in a professional restaurant kitchen. I’m really grateful for my chef instructors’ guidance and all of the instruction I got while studying here. I have been working at Combina in Soho for the past five months—I actually helped them open the restaurant. They serve Spanish-Israeli tapas, and I love my job there.”

“I had a great time working with the instructors here at the Culinary Tech Center. I learned everything I know from Chef George. I now work at American Cut with Chef Marc Forgione.”

“The culinary program put me on my feet and set me in the right direction. I’m now working as a line cook at two restaurants at Jean Georges’ Perry St. and Spice Market.”

“Coming here was the best thing I have done. For a long time I wanted to go to culinary school. The moment I walked into Culinary Tech Center, I knew then where I belong. I have met the staff and the best 3 chefs who have given the time to teach individual students what culinary arts is about. Cooking isn’t just about making food, it’s about creating. I have learned cutting skills, sanitation, measurements, and how to plate a dish as well as understand the meaning of food. I have learned how to work as a team and work fast and efficiently. Each chef instructor has an individual taste and I had the great privilege to learn from each. Chef Lee was my teacher and he has given me great advice. One thing he told me was to not to overthink too much. He said “Let it come to you and eventually you can work it out”. He told us about the real kitchen deal and how to work in the kitchen. After coming, I know now what I want to do with my life. I want to own a private catering business.”

“My time at CTC superseded my expectations. It has been a very fulfilling experience. I’ve acquired very professional skills, discipline and knowledge that will impact my life forever. I’m thankful for the professionalism exhibited by all the chefs. I’m particularly thankful for having Chef Lee as my primary chef. Without him, the experience would not have been awesome. I am also thankful for the support of all the staff members I have encountered. Because of all I have learnt, I’m very excited and confident that I will succeed at my job. ”

“The last four months have been an experience of my life. Before coming to CTC think I knew something about cooking until I met Chef Ys Lee with his knowledge and history of food. Chef Lee put a drive in me and now when I am cooking, I must find or investigate where the food came from. My chef made things very understandable and gave me the will to learn more. Thank you CTC! wishing you guys the best in the future.”

“The culinary program put me on my feet and set me in the right direction. I’m now working as a line cook at two restaurants at Jean Georges’ Perry St. and Spice Market.”

“My experience here at CTC was a great stepping stone for me to have learned a lot and have grown The staff here was very pleasing. My teacher Chef Ys Lee has been a great teacher. Thanks to all the staff at CTC.”

“Coming to CTC was a good experience. I learned so many ways to of cooking and plating. Best experience is learning how to make everything from scratch. To be taught by 3 different chefs was also exciting just because we learned different techniques. It showed me that I can become a great cook if I stay focused as well as let me know what I need practice in. The staff is awesome and very understanding too.”

“My time at CTC was great. I learned a lot from my chefs and the experience here will help me become a better cook.”

“I had a good experience with Chef Lee. I love this school I had a good journey and I love my classmates.”