Practice your passion in our Culinary Arts program
Food service is about more than just cooking. It’s about creating an environment where people come together. Our Culinary Arts degree and certificates can take you there!
Culinary Arts
Surround yourself with like-minded Culinary Arts students who share your passion for service. A Culinary Arts degree will prepare you for a variety of food preparation positions and for career advancement in the foodservice industry.
We designed our curriculum with jobs in mind. We consulted with local industry experts to create a degree plan to fit the needs of our students. You’ll learn by working in a real-world environment with commercial-grade equipment.
What You’ll Learn About in Cooking and Pastry Courses
- Regional and international flavors and cooking techniques
- Fundamental and advanced pastry techniques
- Menu management and purchasing
- Hospitality and dining room supervision
- Nutrition, health and food safety
No previous experience is required to enroll. You just need a love of food and a desire to learn.
About the Facility
TJC has contracted with Fitzpatrick Architects to design a state-of-the-art culinary arts facility complete with a commercial kitchen and dining area. Practice your craft in a real restaurant setting!
Degree Plans
- Culinary Arts, AAS
- Culinary Arts: Advanced Baking and Pastry, CERT
- Culinary Arts: Advanced Culinary, CERT
- Culinary Arts: Baking and Pastry, AAS
- Culinary Arts: Basic Baking and Pastry, CERT
- Culinary Arts: Basic Culinary, CERT
- Culinary Arts: Foodservice Fundamentals, OSA
- Culinary Arts: Occupational Life Skills - Basic Food Handler, CERT
- Culinary Arts: Occupational Life Skills - Food Preparation, OSA
- Culinary Arts: Occupational Life Skills - Food Safety and Handling, OSA
- Culinary Arts: Occupational Life Skills - Intermediate Food Handler, CERT
View our Hospitality and Restaurant Management Certificates and Degrees
How to Apply
TJC is an open admissions college; however, enrollment in this program is limited. All requirements should be completed before selection for enrollment into the Culinary Arts program. Please follow the guidelines in the admissions application to apply for this program.
