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.
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 It is recommended that the student contact the lead instructor regarding appropriate program placement and paying a priority list fee to determine specific quarter start in the program. Students may enter the program fall, winter or spring quarter. A placement test offered by the Student Development Center must be completed prior to admittance to the program. It is mandatory that students possess a current State of Washington Health Card.
Other Information For additional information including regional employment data, completion rates, student characteristics, and employment see http://www.wtb.wa.gov/etp.
