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Follow your passion for cooking to a career in the culinary arts.

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What You’ll Learn

You’ll learn all facets of food and restaurant operations—everything from the art of cooking to the business of running a restaurant. Our classes teach you the practical application, sustainable practices, and professionalism with the skills needed to successfully meet industry demands.

Length: 5 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 67

Locations: Chatham Lee

Curriculum Guide

You will get the direct training needed for entry-level culinary positions. Learn the foundations of safe food handling and preparation and learn by doing in our student-run commercial kitchen, restaurant, and catering operations.

Length: 1 to 2 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 17

Locations: Chatham Lee

Curriculum Guide

This certificate provides specific training for culinary professionals in a farm-to-table restaurant, market, or venue. You will be provided with both the operations theory and practical applications that inform new or existing farm-to-table operations, including work-based learning opportunities and sanitation and safety training.

Length: 2 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 17

Locations: Chatham Lee

Curriculum Guide

Why Study Culinary Arts at CCCC

Low Faculty-Student Ratio

Our student-faculty ratio is low at 10:1, and we are Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accredited with instructors from a wide range of culinary careers. 

One-Year Fast-track Option

Entry-level classes are offered fall and spring and you have the option to enroll in a Fast Track Program to complete your courses in one year.

Emphasis on Sustainability

We put an emphasis on sustainability throughout the program to ensure you are prepared for emerging job opportunities in food systems and sustainability.

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Careers

Hospitality and food service employees are in high demand. From micro-breweries to farm-to-table restaurants as well as large food service establishments, food service companies are one of the largest private employers in the country. With our training and job experience, graduates may advance to positions such as:

  • Restaurant Entrepreneur
  • Executive Chef
  • Sous Chef, Station Chef, or Line Cook
  • Food Service Manager
  • Hospitality Management
  • Special Events and Catering Leadership

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    Regina Minter

    Department Chair, Culinary Arts and Hospitality
    Culinary Arts

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Transfer Programs

Articulation with Johnson and Wales University is available upon successful completion for those who are interested in a bachelor’s degree.

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