Wake Tech is closed December 24 through January 4 for winter break and will reopen January 5. Prospective students can still apply for enrollment online during the break, and continuing students can register for Spring semester classes, which start January 7.
The Culinary Arts curriculum trains students so they can assume positions of culinary professionals in a variety of foodservice settings:
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.