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Credit Programs

Culinary Arts

Course Contact
Aaron Stumb
[email protected]
919-866-5992
Document(s)
Financial Aid Eligible?
Yes
Learning Format
On Campus
In-person/Online Hybrid
Schedule
Day or Evening

Culinary Arts Certificate

Wake Tech Course ID: C55150A

The Culinary Certificate includes basic courses to help prepare students for entry into the culinary field or to advance in their current foodservice jobs.

Courses address both the art and the science of food preparation. Students learn basic sanitation, cooking and baking principles, and garnishing and presentation skills. Modern supervision techniques are also studied and practiced. The majority of class time is devoted to actual hands-on kitchen skill development.

Course credits are transferable to the Culinary Arts AAS degree program.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$1,368
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
Total Credits
18
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


Wake County USA *Estimated job growth over 10 years.