Industry Description The food service and hospitality industry provide the largest segment of private employers in the country and offers varied career opportunities for those with a passion for cooking. The culinary arts segment of the industry provides opportunities for careers as a cook, chef, restaurant manager, food and beverage director, baker, pastry chef or caterer.
Department Overview The Culinary Arts program is designed to prepare students for success in the food service and hospitality industry. It provides opportunities to learn the basic skills in product knowledge, food production, service and management while incorporating extensive hands-on instruction and internship opportunities.
The Culinary Arts Program at WWCC is accredited by the American Culinary Federation and operates in a
state of the art facility on our main campus, as well as, a satellite commercial kitchen at the Center for Enology and Viticulture. Our commitment to Culinary Arts teaching and learning is evident in both our facilities and curriculum. We are a student centered program with an active Culinary Arts Club and opportunities to participate in structured labs, classroom and hands-on learning environments.
Degrees Students may earn an Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences Degree in Culinary Arts upon completion of the two-year program of study. A Culinary Arts Certificate, is available upon completion of the first year of study in the program.
Career Opportunities
Cook
Kitchen Manager
Banquet Manager
Pastry Chef
Sous Chef
Chef
Executive Chef
Food and Beverage Director
Independent Restaurant Operator
Entrance Requirements
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If you have never attended Walla Walla Community College, you must first apply to the college. This can be done by visiting our website at www.wwcc.edu. You can either apply online or download an application and mail it to the Office of Admissions and Records, 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, WA 99362. If you have general questions regarding the program, please contact Chef Robert Wood at 509-524-5173.
Step 2:
Visit the WWCC Business Services office and pay a $100.00 deposit to be added to our priority entrance list. This non-refundable deposit will be applied to your tuition when you enroll.
Step 3:
Have official transcripts from all colleges you have attended sent to the Office of Admissions and Records. Once you have had transcripts sent, complete a Transcript Evaluation Request form, marked for Culinary Arts, and mail to theOffice of Admissions and Records. These forms are available on our website.
Step 4:
If you have not had prior college experience you will be required to take placement tests at the Student Development Center. The placement test schedule is available on our website. If you have any questions regarding testing, please call 509-527-4267.
Step 5:
Research financial aid and scholarship resources by visiting WWCC's financial aid website at http://www.wwcc.edu/CMS/index.php?id=1069. Students at Walla Walla Community College whose applications have been received by the federal processor as of March 1, 2009, and whohave a completed, accurate Financial Aid File by May 1, 2009, will be given first priority consideration for financial aid funds.
Step 6:
Students interested in pursuing a certificate or degree in Culinary Arts are required to submit a 500 word essay to Chef Robert Wood robert.wood@wwcc.edu outlining their personal interest in Culinary Arts and why they believe that this training would benefit them in their career pursuits. Students are encouraged to submit their essay at least 90 days in advance of the fall or spring quarter start dates. Once your essay has been received, you will be notified and scheduled for a personal interview.
New students are admitted into the program in the Fall and Spring Quarters. All applicants will be notified of their status regarding entry dates. We will also contact you with information and requirements for New Student Orientation, advising, and registration.
Other Information For additional information including regional employment data, completion rates, student characteristics, and employment see http://www.wtb.wa.gov/etp.
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