History and Philosophy JNA Institute of Culinary Arts has provided quality training for the food service industry since 1988. From the standpoint of success stories, graduates from our first program are still employed in the food service industry in ever increasing areas of responsibility. We encourage our graduates to stay in touch with us through their careers and come back to talk with our new students to help them through the hard times as they prepare for a lifetime of successful hospitality employment. Our graduates become part of our family. With a strong concern for educational excellence and a proud record of job placement, the school maintains an excellent reputation among students, graduates, and employers throughout the Philadelphia area.

 In 1992, the school was recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, State Board of Private Licensed Schools and was granted a License to operate as a private licensed school.

 In February of 1994, the school became accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The ACCSC is a recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education.

In 1999, the Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society authorized the establishment of the “Iota of Pennsylvania” Chapter at the school.

In February of 2010, the school was reaccredited for a fourth 5-year period. ACCSC has recognized JNA Institute of Culinary Arts as a 2006/2007 School of Distinction

JNA Institute of Culinary Arts is dedicated to turning out well-trained graduates. The faculty, using modern educational techniques, teaches the students in a realistic job setting. Hands-on training is stressed, but theory and relevant course work are also used to provide our students with the necessary background and experience to become successes. The staff and faculty seek to help the student develop positive self-images as well as marketable skills. The quality of our training is such that our graduates are often employed in a short period time. The hallmarks of our training are easily identified. They are effective instructional methods, hands-on training, and material of educational relevance. We deliver this to our students in a friendly and caring atmosphere. School Information:Professional Cooking

Program Length
This program consists of 910 clock hours over 30 weeks of instruction.

 Class Schedule
Classes vary and are in session from 7:30am to 9:00pm, Monday through Friday. 160 Clock Hours of training may be completed as an externship at food service sites with varied hours.

Program Description and Outline
The Food Service Training Program is a program with a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training which may be combined with an externship at a local restaurant, or other food service site. Students work in the school\'s kitchens in a simulated restaurant situation preparing meals for classmates, staff, and guests. The program prepares the student for entry-level employment in a wide variety of food service operations.

Program Length
This program consists of 1650 clock hours (90 Semester Credit hours) over 60 weeks of instruction.
 
Class Schedule
Day classes vary and are in session from 7:30am to 9:00pm, Monday through Friday. 315 Clock Hours of training may be completed as an externship at local food service sites with varied hours.
 
Program Description and Outline
The Culinary Arts / Restaurant Management program is designed to prepare the student for entry level front or back of house management employment in the food service/hospitality industry through a combination of lecture, hands-on labs, demonstrations and projects. The students are prepared to enter the highly competitive employment market in the food service/hospitality industry. Restaurant Information: Our student operated restaurant opens for dinner at 4:30pm. The last seating is at 8:00pm. All of the food is prepared and served by the students. Such experiences are a vital part of our students\' education. We\'re open Tuesday through Friday, excluding school holidays. Make a reservation online or call (215) 468-8800 Additional images of the restaurant are available in the Facilities and Equipment area of our website. Featured Alum