Discover, create, cook, savor, and refine.
Dates
August 31 - December 18, 2026
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Weekly Load
35 Hours/Week
Enrollment
Admissions are open now. Connect with our team for the latest cohort availability.
Upcoming 2027 Session
Evening Program: January 4 - October 5
Day Program: February 1 - May 21
Day Program: August 30 - December 17
Through proper techniques comes efficientmovements in the kitchen. Theory provides the details and nuance of cooking.Combining technique and theory will set you apart in any commercial kitchen.
Cook Street has been teaching the classictechniques of cooking and baking for over 25 years. We believe that to be atruly great chef or baker, understanding the "why" behind the methodswill serve you in whichever manner you take this education. Science, history, theory, and artistry all play key roles in a successful chef. That is the valueculinary school provides.
This intensive culinary track focuses onfoundational savory technique, repetition, and applied kitchen workflows sostudents can build confidence across a broad range of dishes and service scenarios.
Meet Your Instructor
Executive Chef Instructor
As Executive Chef at Cook Street School of Culinary Arts, Chef Zach leads both the Professional and Recreational Programs with a hands-on, all-in approach. He is a Cook Street alum, having first worked in kitchens across Portland, Santa Barbara, and Denver before joining the school in 2017. Known for his curiosity and humor, he thrives on exploring world cuisines and turning culinary problem-solving into an art form. His favorite part of teaching is transforming beginners into confident chefs.
Build versatility across core savory disciplines, from prep and production to finishing and presentation.
Knife skills, Methods of Cooking, animalfabrication. Develop speed and efficiencies to help you in any kitchen.
Practice the classic flavor-building methods that underpin restaurant cooking and menu development.
Breads, laminated doughs, ice cream, MotherSauces, regional dishes
Bring dishes together with thoughtful composition, timing, and finishing techniques for service.
These placeholders can be replaced with culinary-specific graduate stories as soon as approved testimonials are ready.
I had always wanted to attend culinary school and was super excited to find Cook Street. While I was an ok home cook, Cook Street gave me the skills and knowledge to take my cooking to the next level. Family and friends noticed an elevated change to not only the composition of my dishes but their final presentation. Cook Street has given me the tools and skills to explore food with confidence and curiosity. I would recommend their program to everyone wanting to expand their culinary capabilities!
Michael A.
August 2020 Cohort.
My time at Cook Street was an incredible journey of growth and learning, and the curriculum offered a hands-on experience that allowed me to explore a variety of techniques and cuisines. Culinary school was a challenging and fun personal achievement that gave me the knowledge and confidence to share my passion for cooking daily with family and friends... and host some memorable dinner parties!
Nina N.
August 2021 Cohort.
Your all-inclusive tuition covers the core tools, materials, and support needed to complete our Culinary Arts Intensive Program.
Ready to get started? Reach out to our admissions team for current pricing details.
Cook Street is committed to helping you finance your culinary education. Speak with our Director of Admissions to find the option that works best for you.
Early Payment Discount
Pay by cash, check, or credit card 30 days prior to the start of class and receive up to $1,000 off your tuition.
Private Student Loans
Finance your education through Climb Credit or other financial institutions and private parties.
We are approved and regulated by the State of Colorado Department of Higher Education Division of Private and Occupational Schools and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Our Culinary Arts Program is endorsed for quality education by the American Culinary Federation Foundation, the industry’s preeminent professional chefs’ organization.
We’ll help you determine which financing path is the right fit for your situation.
Find answers to common questions about our culinary arts program.
We require a completed Online Application, two letters of recommendation (does not need to be from industry people), proof of graduation of high school, GED or greater, in person interview and tour of the school, a $500 Administrative Fee (part of the full tuition).
