Culinary Arts

Basic fuel on to culinary artistry. Some of our best memories are with food!

Culinary Arts is a course of study that introduces the student to the variety of tools and equipment used in the commercial kitchen, as well as in season, fresh local produce and other meat and food products available in today’s marketplace. We discover different flavors and cooking methods from around the globe while learning about the culture it came from. Measurements, menu costing and basic culinary math are essential and will be visited throughout the program. Sanitation, trade terminology, purchasing, receiving, and storing are also covered. Attention to teamwork, communication and customer service are a focus of this course since public functions are commonly staffed by culinary students at WCTC. Food is time sensitive so there is emphasis on urgency, and time management, much like a real restaurant. Culinary Arts prepares the student for post-secondary education, or to enter the workforce with confidence and skill. Students have the opportunity to earn National Restaurant Association Sanitation, SP2 Professional Skills and 10 hour OSHA General Industry Certifications. Students who pass the Servsafe test can earn 3 college credits through the Maine Community College System.

CREDENTIALS OF VALUE

10-hour OSHA Certification - General Industry

National Restaurant Association

Sanitation Certification

ANAB-Accredited Food Allergy Training

CAREER PATHS

Chef, Cook, Baker, Prep Cook, Host/Hostess, Waiter/Waitress, Cashier, Dishwasher, Restaurant Manager.