ACI Graduate Success

Celebrating the achievements of ACI graduates as they turn their culinary passions into successful careers.

ACI Graduate Success

For almost 25 years, Arizona Culinary Institute has proudly watched hundreds of graduates launch successful careers in the culinary world. Our alumni have gone on to work in some of the most acclaimed restaurants across the country, travel the globe, start their own businesses, and even compete on numerous culinary television programs. Their creativity, dedication, and passion continue to inspire us every day.

We invite all graduates to stay connected through our ACI Alumni Facebook pageβ€”share your milestones, inspire future culinarians, and let us celebrate your success with you!

Be sure to check out our video testimonials to hear firsthand what ACI has meant to our students and how their experience here helped shape their culinary journeys.

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NDCFS congratulates Northern Navajo Fair parade grand marshals

SHIPROCK – The Navajo Division for Children and Family Services (NDCFS) congratulates the grand marshals of the 113th Northern Navajo Fair parade. Grand marshals were Dr. Tanisha Begay, Shiyazh Pete, and Justin Pioche. Begay is the owner and chiropractor of Hozho Wellness and Chiropractic in Shiprock, N.M. She is a

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  • From practice to the plate: onion knife work. What kitchen skill would you love to learn next?

#ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #ChefInTraining #ScottsdaleCulinary
  • Color, shape and finishing details turn a cake into a creative project. If you designed a celebration cake, what would your theme be?

#ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CakeDecorating #PastryArts #BakingInspiration
  • From practice to the plate: scone-making sequence. Which do you enjoy more: the process or the finished plate?

#ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #BakingAndPastry #ScottsdaleCulinary
  • Good cooking starts before the pan heats up. Organized ingredients and a prepared workspace help set the stage. Curious about learning in a professional kitchen? Schedule a tour of Arizona Culinary Institute in Scottsdale. Message us to ask about a campus tour.

#ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #KitchenSkills #ChefTraining #ScottsdaleAZ
  • Love cooking for everyone else? Imagine learning to do it for a living. πŸ”₯

Come explore Arizona Culinary Institute at our Open House. Tour the kitchens, meet our chefs, and see how hands-on training could fit into your future.

πŸ“… Saturday, December 12, 2026
πŸ•˜ 9 AM–12 PM
πŸ“ Scottsdale, AZ

Reserve your spot: azculinary.edu/news/open-house/

#ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #FutureChef #Scottsdale #CareerChange
  • A closer look at baked scones. Save this for a little kitchen inspiration.

#ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #BakingAndPastry #ScottsdaleCulinary
  • 🌼 Honoring the lives, love, and memories of those who remain forever in our hearts.

Wishing everyone a meaningful Día de Muertos. 🧑

#DiaDeMuertos #DayOfTheDead #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CelebratingLife #ScottsdaleCulinary
  • Learning happens around the prep table, too. Questions, practice and shared ideas are part of the kitchen experience. What would you be most excited to learn alongside other food lovers?

#ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinaryStudents #KitchenLife #LearnByDoing
  • πŸŽƒπŸ‘» Cooking up a little spooky fun this Halloween! πŸ’€πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³

Wishing everyone a frightfully delicious Halloween from Arizona Culinary Institute! πŸ§‘πŸ¦‡

#HappyHalloween #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #SpookySeason #ScottsdaleCulinary
From practice to the plate: onion knife work. What kitchen skill would you love to learn next? #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #ChefInTraining #ScottsdaleCulinary
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Color, shape and finishing details turn a cake into a creative project. If you designed a celebration cake, what would your theme be?

#ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CakeDecorating #PastryArts #BakingInspiration
Color, shape and finishing details turn a cake into a creative project. If you designed a celebration cake, what would your theme be? #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CakeDecorating #PastryArts #BakingInspiration
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From practice to the plate: scone-making sequence. Which do you enjoy more: the process or the finished plate? #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #BakingAndPastry #ScottsdaleCulinary
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Good cooking starts before the pan heats up. Organized ingredients and a prepared workspace help set the stage. Curious about learning in a professional kitchen? Schedule a tour of Arizona Culinary Institute in Scottsdale. Message us to ask about a campus tour.

#ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #KitchenSkills #ChefTraining #ScottsdaleAZ
Good cooking starts before the pan heats up. Organized ingredients and a prepared workspace help set the stage. Curious about learning in a professional kitchen? Schedule a tour of Arizona Culinary Institute in Scottsdale. Message us to ask about a campus tour. #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #KitchenSkills #ChefTraining #ScottsdaleAZ
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Love cooking for everyone else? Imagine learning to do it for a living. πŸ”₯

Come explore Arizona Culinary Institute at our Open House. Tour the kitchens, meet our chefs, and see how hands-on training could fit into your future.

πŸ“… Saturday, December 12, 2026
πŸ•˜ 9 AM–12 PM
πŸ“ Scottsdale, AZ

Reserve your spot: azculinary.edu/news/open-house/

#ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #FutureChef #Scottsdale #CareerChange
Love cooking for everyone else? Imagine learning to do it for a living. πŸ”₯ Come explore Arizona Culinary Institute at our Open House. Tour the kitchens, meet our chefs, and see how hands-on training could fit into your future. πŸ“… Saturday, December 12, 2026 πŸ•˜ 9 AM–12 PM πŸ“ Scottsdale, AZ Reserve your spot: azculinary.edu/news/open-house/ #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #FutureChef #Scottsdale #CareerChange
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A closer look at baked scones. Save this for a little kitchen inspiration. #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinarySchool #BakingAndPastry #ScottsdaleCulinary
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🌼 Honoring the lives, love, and memories of those who remain forever in our hearts.

Wishing everyone a meaningful Día de Muertos. 🧑

#DiaDeMuertos #DayOfTheDead #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CelebratingLife #ScottsdaleCulinary
🌼 Honoring the lives, love, and memories of those who remain forever in our hearts. Wishing everyone a meaningful Día de Muertos. 🧑 #DiaDeMuertos #DayOfTheDead #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CelebratingLife #ScottsdaleCulinary
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Learning happens around the prep table, too. Questions, practice and shared ideas are part of the kitchen experience. What would you be most excited to learn alongside other food lovers?

#ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinaryStudents #KitchenLife #LearnByDoing
Learning happens around the prep table, too. Questions, practice and shared ideas are part of the kitchen experience. What would you be most excited to learn alongside other food lovers? #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #CulinaryStudents #KitchenLife #LearnByDoing
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πŸŽƒπŸ‘» Cooking up a little spooky fun this Halloween! πŸ’€πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³

Wishing everyone a frightfully delicious Halloween from Arizona Culinary Institute! πŸ§‘πŸ¦‡

#HappyHalloween #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #SpookySeason #ScottsdaleCulinary
πŸŽƒπŸ‘» Cooking up a little spooky fun this Halloween! πŸ’€πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Wishing everyone a frightfully delicious Halloween from Arizona Culinary Institute! πŸ§‘πŸ¦‡ #HappyHalloween #ArizonaCulinaryInstitute #SpookySeason #ScottsdaleCulinary
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