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TECA - Culinary Arts

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Culinary ArtsCertificate

Effective Start Term

2026-2027

College/School

School of Technology and Service

Program Title

Culinary Arts

Total Program Hours

900

Total Program Credits

29

Total Length of Time to Complete the Program

9 months

Program Description

The Culinary Arts program prepares students by teaching the fundamental principles and techniques of professional cooking and baking. Students learn through classroom lectures, guest speakers, presentations, and hands-on activities for commercial kitchens. Students learn, develop, and test their skills by using different cooking methods to cook vegetables, starches, proteins, soups, sauces, and many other foods. They also develop and test their skills in baking breads, cakes, cookies, pastries, pies, and more.

Upon program completion, students will be able to:

• Receive state-approved food safety management certification.

• Demonstrate kitchen safety in a professional environment.

• Define key culinary terms, processes, and methods. • Demonstrate customer service and guest hospitality.

• Demonstrate professionalism through repetition by preparing and plating foods daily.

• Preparing classic dishes using appropriate cooking principles.

Certificates and Licensure

  • MTECH Program Certificate in Culinary Arts

  • Preparation and opportunity to certify for ServSafe Manager Certificate