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
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Program Schedule
| Program Start Date | Program Days | Program Instructor |
| August 2025 | Monday – Friday | Tara Burkhead |
| 2 Years | Morning or Afternoon | Student Resources |
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 | 96% |
| Median Hourly Earnings* | $15.91 |
| Completion/Retention Rate | 94% |
| *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.
Questions?
Contact Us!
Our Student Services team assists students in finding the right program, and works with counselors at our partner schools to help students apply to Tri County Tech. If you have any questions, contact us today our visit our Student Services team at our main Bartlesville campus.