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Apex Midtown East Campus to introduce Culinary Arts Training

Just steps from Grand Central in Manhattan, train hands on in a professional kitchen and gain the real skills you need to launch a successful culinary career.

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Why Culinary Arts at Apex

24,600 professional cook jobs

projected yearly through 2033
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

600-hour program

across 24 weeks, including an externship

Day and night classes

to fit your schedule

200-hour externship

for real-world experience and professional confidence

Hands-on training

in a commercial kitchen with an experienced Chef instructor
What You’ll Learn

5 Courses. 6 Months. 1 Externship. 600 Hours of Training.

Professional Kitchen Fundamentals

Knife skills, food safety, nutrition, menu planning

Cooking Methods and Baking

Core cooking and baking methods with a focus on technique

Special Events and Catering

Menu development, event planning and presentation

Global Cuisine Capstone

Mock restaurant service with international dishes

Externship

Apply skills in a professional kitchen from a list of curated food service establishments

Professional Kitchen Fundamentals

Knife skills, food safety, nutrition, menu planning

Cooking Methods and Baking

Core cooking and baking methods with a focus on technique

Special Events and Catering

Menu development, event planning and presentation

Global Cuisine Capstone

Mock restaurant service with international dishes

Externship

Apply skills in a professional kitchen from a list of curated food service establishments

Professional Kitchen Fundamentals

Knife skills, food safety, nutrition, menu planning

Cooking Methods and Baking

Core cooking and baking methods with a focus on technique

Special Events and Catering

Menu development, event planning and presentation

Global Cuisine Capstone

Mock restaurant service with international dishes

Externship

Apply skills in a professional kitchen from a list of curated food service establishments

Your Career Starts Here

Graduates of the Culinary Arts program are prepared for entry-level roles in:
Restaurants and cafés
Event Venues
Hotel and Resort Settings
Catering Services

Student Experience

Hands-on training from day one
Supportive instructors with industry experience
Located in Midtown East with access to resources and opportunities
Small classes with a 20:1 teacher ratio
Career-focused learning environment

About the Midtown
East Campus

  • 30,000 sq. ft. branch campus across two floors
  • Licensed by the New York State Education Department (BPSS); ACCSC approval pending
  • Accessible from all five boroughs by subway, bus, and train
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  • Conveniently located near major employers, shops, and restaurants for student convenience
CaMpus Address
Apex Technical School – Midtown East
210 East 43rd Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10017
Call 212-645-3300

Ready to Craft Your Culinary Arts Future?

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2025 Culinary Arts program is not yet approved for Federal Financial Aid.
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