Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts

Program Overview

The Hospitality Industry is one of the nation’s largest employers offering many employment opportunities; the possibilities are endless, from high-end restaurants to cruise ships. Expand your palate in the Culinary Arts program, where you will work in a tasteful environment, giving you first-hand experience in a commercial kitchen. The student-assisted Osage Market provides a realistic work environment and an opportunity to apply what you have learned in the classroom. You will work in rotating stations such as bakery, hot food prep, cold foods, grill, cash register, steward, catering, and dish room. #recipeforsuccess

“I love the more professional, business-like atmosphere in the Culinary Program and the teamwork that we all pull together and participate in” – Chris M., 2019
★★★★★

Program Courses

Introduction to Culinary Arts
Culinary Skills I & II
Foundations of Baking I & II
Seasonal Baking
Advanced Pastry Skills
Nutrition
Garde Manager & Advanced Garde Manager
Culinary Skill Development I & II
Advanced Culinary Skills
International Cuisines
Industry Overview
Hospitality & Event Planning
Culinary Business/Career – Internship
Capstone Project

Certifications

Food Handler Permit
ServSafe

High School Credit

8 Elective Credits for Full Program

Career Opportunities

Restaurant Manager
Line Cook
Personal Chef
Sous Chef
Chef-Instructor
Baker
Entrepreneur

Career Data

Our Placement Rate 100%
Median Hourly Earnings* $15.91
Completion/Retention Rate 100%

*Information provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Data.

Student Organizations

SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. We help each student excel. A nonprofit national education association, SkillsUSA serves middle-school, high-school, and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service (including health) occupations. To learn more, visit SkillsUSA.org.

College Credit

Oklahoma Wesleyan University and Tri County Tech are both committed to providing high-quality educational programs to their respective constituencies. To learn about college credit opportunities, visit below or OKWU.edu.

Have Questions?

Reach out to Braden.

He’s our High School Student Success Advisor. He’s a master at helping students find their perfect Tri County Tech program. Braden works with the counselors at our partner schools to help students apply to Tri County Tech.

Braden is available to answer any program and application questions you may have! Ask your counselor about Tri County Tech programs today.

Braden Schovanec
High School Student Success Advisor
Braden.Schovanec@TriCountyTech.edu
918.331.3315

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