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 9, 2023 | Monday – Friday | Tara Burkhead |
| 2 Years | Morning or Afternoon | Student Resources |
Program Courses
| Intro to Culinary Arts |
| Safety, Sanitation, and Tools |
| Foundations in Culinary Art I & II |
| Business Management Principles |
| Foundations in Baking Art I & II |
| Nutritional Healthy Cooking |
| Entrepreneurship and Employability Skills |
| Hospitality & Service Techniques |
| Garde Manger |
| Culinary Skill Development I & II |
| International Cuisine |
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* | - |
| Entry Level Education | High school diploma |
| *Information provided by the 2018-2019 Critical Occupations 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.
Program Key Performance Measures
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 Outreach & Enrollment Specialist. 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
Outreach & Enrollment Specialist
Braden.Schovanec@TriCountyTech.edu
918.331.3315