Mente Argentina

Professional Chef Program - Culinary Arts in Argentina

In recent years, developments in the gourmet food and restaurant industry as well as an increase in demand for high-quality service have triggered a need for trained professional chefs internationally. With this in mind, Mente Argentina has designed a program adapted to the ever-evolving needs of international gastronomy.

This is an intensive program, created specifically for students who are passionate about gastronomy and expanding their culinary skill set.

Aspiring chefs in the Mente Argentina Professional Chef Degree Program will take intensive classes for five months which cover the same content as a 2-year Culinary Arts degree program. Students will learn to plan and organize various types of kitchen operations, such as: restaurant, hotel, and catering company.

In just five months, graduates will master basic and advanced cooking techniques. Students will learn the gastronomic concepts behind their practical skills which will allow them to independently create original recipes using both classic and modern culinary theory.

In addition to learning all about cooking and food, the student will obtain a comprehensive education in marketing, costs and budgets, and an introduction to wine. The student will have command of all practical and technical facets of cooking and kitchen and restaurant management, where they will also learn how to plan and execute their own culinary endeavors.