Culinary Arts

http://www.wwcc.edu/culinaryarts

Program available at/via: [Walla Walla]

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 Wine Country Culinary Institute at WWCC 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.

Program Level Outcomes:

Prepare students to enter the workforce with the skills and knowledge to make a valuable contribution to their employer in a short amount of time.
Encourage, support and provide opportunities for professional life-long learning in the hospitality industry.
Provide in-service and skill upgrade opportunities for program graduates and industry personnel to maintain current knowledge of trends in changing industry requirements and technology.
Collaborate with industry partners in an ongoing basis. These partners include: farmers, production personnel, distribution personnel, hotels, restaurants, clubs, wineries and service personnel.

Degrees: Students may earn an Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Culinary Arts upon completion of the two-year program of study.

Industry Description: The food service and hospitality industry provides 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.

Entrance Requirements: In order to start this program, the placement process must be completed through the Testing Center. Visit wwcc.edu/placement for more information.

Other Information: For additional information including regional employment data, completion rates, student characteristics, and employment see http://www.careerbridge.wa.gov.

Courses

Culinary Arts