Culinary Training in Las Vegas | Culinary Academy of Las Vegas

Program Overview

Kitchen Training for Culinary Careers

Love cooking and want to make an impact? CALV’s Kitchen Programs equip you with practical skills, industry connections, and a certificate valued as one year of job experience with participating partners.

Program Highlights

Start Dates: Monthly start dates available

Campus: Las Vegas

Certificate Value: Equivalent to one year of industry experience with participating partners

Financial Aid: Available for eligible students (including Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165 members)

Kitchen Program Offerings

Length: 97 hours (3 weeks)

Description: Learn kitchen maintenance, sanitation, and equipment handling. Applied learning through real-time experiences.

Requirements Age 17+, valid ID, Social Security Card, SNHD Food Handler Card, ability to lift 50 pounds, proficiency in English or successful completion of Vocational English class

Cost: $849 (tuition assistance available for qualifying students) | No charge for employer partner team members

Length: 377 hours (13 weeks)

Description: Develop professional cooking skills, food production techniques, and plate presentation. Gain hands-on experience in real kitchen settings.

Requirements: Age 17+, valid ID, Social Security Card, SNHD Food Handler Card, proficiency in English

Cost: $3384 (tuition assistance available for qualifying students) | No charge for employer partner team members

Length: 182 hours (12 weeks)

Description: Learn to create cakes, pastries, breads, and confections. Develop baking skills through hands-on experience in real kitchen settings.

Requirements: Age 17+, valid ID, Social Security Card, SNHD Food Handler Card, proficiency in English

Cost: $1827 (tuition assistance available for qualifying students) | No charge for employer partner team members

Turn Your Training into a
Rewarding Culinary Career

CALV graduates are ready to succeed in diverse culinary roles
in Las Vegas, from kitchen stewards to line chefs.

Kitchen Steward, Dishwasher, Food and Beverage Utility Porter, Pastry Cook, Prep Cook, Pantry Cook, Line Cook

Our Career Services team provides personalized job placement support, including employability training, resume and application assistance, mock interviews, and other resources to help students succeed in the workforce.

Affordable, Accessible Training for a Bright Future

CALV offers flexible financial aid options to make culinary education accessible. Eligible union members qualify for free training through their benefits.

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