Culinary Arts & Hospitality

Description of program

Cooking is often thought of as a hobby, but now it's a smart career decision. If you love preparing meals for family and friends, this might be the program for you. America's love of eating out means that Culinary Arts is one of the fastest growing professions.

What will I do in this program?

You'll learn to cook, bake, serve, slice, and much more in a commercial kitchen. Here are some of the skills that you'll take into your career:

• Food service operations
• Sanitation and safety
• Knife handling
• Soups, sauces, and stocks
• Meat and poultry preparation
• Seafood preparation
• Vegetable and starch preparation
• Deli operations
• Espresso bar operations
• Baking breads
• Baking cakes, cookies, and desserts

Who do I talk to with questions?

Instructor: Chef Bill Allen, C.E.C., C.C.E., 509-354-7419

College credit potential:

Upon successful completion of this program, you may be eligible for up to 11 college credits at Spokane Community College or the Seattle Art Institute. See your instructor for more information.

View areas of focus in this program

Check out the classrooms for this program at the top right of the page to learn more about daily and weekly activities.