Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts program highlights

• Accredited by the American Culinary Federation and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• 12:1 student/teacher ratio
• Entry-level classes offered every semester, so students can start anytime
• Daytime and evening classes to fit busy schedules
• Instructors with wide-ranging culinary experience and education

Accreditation and industry-recognized certification 

Wake Tech’s Culinary Arts program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation (ACF). Graduates of ACF-accredited post-secondary degree or certificate/diploma programs are eligible to receive a Certified Culinarian® or Certified Pastry Cook certification without paying any fees or taking any separate exams. Graduates must provide a final transcript verifying graduation and documentation of ACF membership. Certificate/diploma graduates must also document one year of entry-level work experience to receive certification. Application and documentation must be submitted within one year of graduation.

Professional association membership opportunities  

As a student in Culinary Arts, you have the option of becoming a junior member of the North Carolina chapter of ACF, the largest professional association of chefs in the nation. As a paid junior member, you automatically receive certification upon graduation. Regardless of your membership status, however, you are welcome to attend monthly meetings. Check the bulletin board for dates, times and locations.

For questions about the ACF or Triangle Chefs Association, contact Jeff Hadley.

Program outcomes and success measures