Many students work part-time in order to accumulate their apprenticeship hours.
Students learn the basics of contemporary French cooking and have two labs on campus in which to practice. The Malaspina Cafeteria serves the more than 6000 full-time students each day, giving culinary arts students a fast paced environment in which to gain experience. The Discovery Room restaurant serves Malaspina and the public, and gives students an opportunity to practice creative presentation. Malaspina does not claim to turn out chefs, a position which cannot be attained without years of experience, but our students leave with a sound knowledge of the basics and many of our graduates have gone on to top level positions within the industry. For professional pastry cooks who wish to upgrade, Malaspina also offers advanced courses in pastry and confectionery.