9 Culinary Arts Associate Programs

The Culinary Arts (CUL) program is among the few culinary programs accredited by the prestigious American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF). Course content emphasizes “hands-on” lab work and a variety of flexible teaching techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles. Emphasis is placed on the necessity for the modern culinary professional to understand global food trends and international flavor principles in a working environment sensitive to cultural and general differences.

If you want to take your love of cooking to the next level, a career in culinary arts might be right for you. You’ll learn how to prepare soups, meats, vegetables, and desserts as well as sauces, side dishes, and salads. You’ll learn what it takes to coordinate and direct the work of kitchen staff – everything from menu planning and buying supplies to final presentation. In addition, you may manage budgets and coordinate food preparation with service. Whether you want to work at a local café or own your own fine dining establishment, this program (offered in a standard or accelerated format) will give you the foundation you need.

Located just north of Seattle, the Edmonds Community College Culinary Arts program is a full-time program that provides hands-on training and skills to begin work, or refine your skills, in the restaurant industry. The program’s curriculum is built around running a restaurant on campus, The College Cafe. Students participate in each station in the restaurant learning classical cooking techniques, its modern application, and global cuisines. Students also have classroom-based coursework that explores cooking methodology, managing restaurants, and culinary aspects of agriculture, health and nutrition.

Chefs, cooks, and food preparation workers prepare, season, and cook a wide range of foods in a variety of restaurants and other food services establishments.

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts program considerably increases the opportunity for you to begin your own business whether it is a restaurant or catering.

The Culinary Arts Program at Massasoit prepares students to enter the diverse and exciting field of foodservice.

Our culinary arts program has a mission to prepare you to be successful in the highly competitive world of foodservice management.

According to the U.S. Travel Association, travel is the seventh-largest industry in terms of employment. Job growth is predicted to continue with one in every nine new jobs created being found in this industry. In order to meet the need for trained professionals to work in this exciting and fast-paced field, LCCC offers a two-year associate of applied business degree in hospitality and tourism management. A concentration in hospitality, travel or culinary arts provides students with the opportunity to select a program of study in their area of interest. Dynamic coursework coupled with a practicum or work-based learning will provide the student with the skills necessary to enter a variety of sectors in this industry. Students

You have completed the cooking education at MBO level 4. Your wish is to continue in your field. Studying at higher vocational education level, but in the field of cooking.