WELCOME TO JCIThe growth in the kosher food industry requires specialized and trained industry personnel. JCI offers programs and courses to meet those needs.
JCI was founded in 2003 and is the first and only Mehadrin culinary institute of its kind. Located 20 minutes outside of Jerusalem in a beautiful Tuscan style building, we boast 3 industrial kitchens and a media enabled food theater.
Our most popular 7 month courses are the Culinary and Wine program and the Patisserie program, offered in a practical setting, taught with a “hands on approach”.
Offered within these programs are a kashrut course, a practical understanding of business within the industry and a wine appreciation program. Upon completing the 6 month intensive program at JCI, students are given the opportunity to be placed in a 1 month apprenticeship internationally.
JCI does not provide dormitories, but we will assist students in obtaining housing in the Beit Shemesh or Jerusalem areas.
Graduating with diploma in hand, students can gain employment as sous-chefs, caterers, small business proprietors or a host of other industry related positions. JCI offers short term courses throughout the year for culinary enthusiasts based on diverse and popular culinary topics from ethnic cuisines to specific patisserie techniques. Our facilities are also available for simchas of up to 50 people in the JCI restaurant or for up to 100 people in the garden.
For information on kosher cooking employment, see www.cookitkosher.com