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• Seattle Culinary Academy

Culinary Arts

AAS-T, Certificate

The Culinary Arts Program offers training for many positions in the growing field of food service and specializes in international cuisine. Students acquire practical skills and learn culinary theory in a variety of classes, through instruction that encompasses both food preparation and customer service.

Directed by chef instructors, students study and prepare foods utilizing contemporary methods and state-of-the-art equipment. During different quarters, students prepare and serve lunch daily in two dining rooms and the cafeteria. During fifth quarter, students create and serve a menu for their "Chef-of-the-Day" and participate in a management internship. Students may also choose to participate in banquets, recipe contests, scholarship competitions, cooperative education, and internships to further develop their skills and enhance their creativity.

Seattle Central's Culinary Arts program meets the needs of persons new to commercial food preparation; persons who have industry experience and wish to develop a broader range of skills; and persons who have a degree in another field and wish to make a career change.

Students study culinary arts for six quarters and earn a certificate of completion. After completing additional courses (approved by the counselor), students may earn an associate of applied science degree.

Career Opportunities

Culinary Arts is one of the fastest growing employment areas in the nation; positions are available throughout the United States. The demand for trained, qualified people is extremely high.

Both the certificate program and the associate of applied science program in Culinary Arts are accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Institute.

Entrance Requirements

Because math and English are included in the Culinary Arts curriculum, students must take placement tests in these areas. The counselor may waive testing for students with a transcript showing equivalent college courses. Contact the Testing Office at 206 587-6913 for information or appointments (room BE 1108).

How to Get Started

• Complete the Standard Procedure for Admission to the College
• Tour of Facilities/Additional Information Schedule an appointment to meet the instructors, tour the facilities, or discuss any further questions with the Culinary Arts Office at 206 587-5424.
• Counselor Schedule an appointment with the department counselor at 206 587-5424 to interpret your test scores and determine your eligibility to enter the program. Students must bring test scores and/or transcripts to appointments. At the appointment, the counselor will determine student's placement on the approved list.
  Counselor: Frances Kato, frkato@sccd.ctc.edu
• Contact the Culinary Arts Department to get your name on the mandatory placement list
• Registration Students who are admitted to the college and approved for program admission by the counselor may register for the program. These students will receive a registration appointment in the mail, and should collect a signed registration form from the Culinary Arts Office before registering.

Estimated Training Costs

• Tuition
• Photo ID Card (one-time fee)
• Student Activity Fee (per quarter)
• Transportation Mgmt Fee (per quarter)
• Computer Lab Fee (per quarter)
• Universal Technology Fee (per quarter)
• Lab Charge (per quarter) $100.00
• Wine Lab Charge $45.00
• Uniforms (approximate one-time fee) $275.00
• Hand Tools (approximate one-time fee) $300.00
• Textbooks (approximate) $500.00
• Food Handler's Permit (one-time fee) $10.00
• Name tag (one-time fee) $5.00
• Miscellaneous (approximate) $150.00

Curriculum

Note: Class times vary between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

For Further Information:

Culinary Arts Program
Seattle Culinary Academy
Seattle Central Community College
1701 Broadway, Room 2BE2120
Seattle, WA 98122
PHONE: (206) 587-5424
FAX: (206) 344-4323