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Culinary Arts AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A55150

The Culinary Arts curriculum trains students so they can assume positions of culinary professionals in a variety of foodservice settings:

  • Full-service restaurants
  • Hotels
  • Resorts
  • Clubs
  • Catering operations
  • Contract food service
  • Health care facilities

Course work emphasizes practical application, a strong theoretical knowledge base and professionalism, providing the critical competencies to meet industry demands. Courses also include sanitation, food/beverage service and control, baking, garde manger, American/international cuisines and hospitality supervision.

Graduates should qualify for entry-level positions such as line cook, station chef and assistant pastry chef. American Culinary Federation certification is available to graduates. With experience, graduates may advance to positions such as sous-chef, executive chef or food service manager.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$5,472
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
Total Credits
72
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • Bakers
    23011.72
    Starting Salary
    34857.65
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Chefs
    39453.22
    Starting Salary
    57240.88
    Median Annual Wage
    17%
    Growth*
  • Cooks
    28331.23
    Starting Salary
    36624.52
    Median Annual Wage
    15%
    Growth*
  • Restaurant / Food Service Supervisors
    28038.25
    Starting Salary
    46147.5
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
Wake County USA
*Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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