Are you passionate about cooking and ready to turn your creativity into a career? Join our Culinary Arts program and master the skills you need to thrive in the kitchen, from perfecting your knife techniques to crafting delicious dishes. Get hands-on experience in a real-world kitchen environment, and start building your future in the culinary world today!
➤ Create gourmet dishes, cakes, and pastries with an emphasis on flavor, technique, and creative presentation.
➤ Plan, prepare, and serve meals for a variety of dining experiences, from upscale events to casual service.
➤ Work side-by-side with professional chefs from local restaurants, bakeries, and catering businesses.
Train in professional culinary and baking techniques, including:
Banquet planning, food presentation, and pastry making
Soup, sauce, fruit, and vegetable preparation
Operation of commercial kitchen equipment
Sanitation, safety, and food inventory management
ProStart® and ServSafe® certifications (Food Manager & Food Handler)
Prepared for immediate employment and further education and advancement opportunities.
Opportunities:
Sous Chef
Line Cook
Baker
Dietary Assistant
Host/Hostess
Restaurant Management Trainee
Sales Associate with a Food Service Company
Central Ohio Technical College & Hocking College
College Credit (CTAG)* *See Course Catalog CTAGs page for further information.
ProStart® Certificate of Achievement & ServSafe® Manager