Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Portland
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Tel:
(503) 223-2245
- Western Culinary Institute provides basic training and education for cooks and apprentice chefs. The curriculum offers you the opportunity to: Acquire the qualities of a professional, entry-level cook including stamina, dexterity, hand-eye coordination, ability to work with others, timing, and the artistry of food preparation. Learn and effectively practice advanced technical skills in food preparation and service. Become familiar with purchasing and inventory controls, buffet work and plate presentation, front-of-the-house operations, and basic principles of kitchen management. Understand the principles of food identification, nutrition, dietetics, and food/beverage composition. Gain an appreciation for the history, evolution, and international diversity of the culinary arts. Develop a sense of professionalism necessary for working successfully in the food service/hospitality industry. Western Culinary Institute offers a full spectrum of culinary education combining the history and teachings of the world-renown Le Cordon Bleu School with a challenging and comprehensive curriculum. Opportunities for Western Culinary Institute Culinary Arts, Hospitality & Restaurant Management, and Pâtisserie and Baking degree program graduates are tremendous in the ever-expanding hospitality and culinary arts industry.
School Highlights
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Portland serves 452 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 46%.
Top Rankings
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Portland ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Oregon for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Portland | (OR) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Item not available | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 15 staff | 108 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Portland is Carrington College-Portland (1.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Carrington College-PortlandPrivate for-profit234 students | 1.60 Mi2004 Lloyd Center, 3rd Fl.
Portland, OR 97232
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Portland, OR 97219
(971) 722-6111 6.1060,037 - Clark CollegePublic9,878 students | 8.00 Mi1933 Fort Vancouver Way
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 992-2000 8.009,878 - 28,000 students | 13.80 Mi26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 491-6422 13.8028,000
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