Program Overview
Turn your passion for food into professional culinary skills.
The Culinary Arts program teaches students the techniques used in professional kitchens. Students learn food preparation, cooking methods, kitchen safety, nutrition, and menu planning while working in a commercial kitchen environment. 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. Hands-on experience prepares students for careers in restaurants, catering, and hospitality.
This Program Is Perfect For Students Who:
- Enjoy cooking or baking
- Like fast-paced environments
- Are creative with food presentation
- Want to work in restaurants or hospitality
- Enjoy teamwork
“I love the more professional, business-like atmosphere in the Culinary Program and the teamwork that we all pull together and participate in"
Schedule
Program Length: 2 Years
Program Instructor: Seth Day
| Program Start Date | Program Days | Program Time |
| August 2026 | Monday – Friday | Morning or Afternoon |
Program Courses
Introduction to Culinary Arts
Culinary Skills I & II
Foundations of Baking I & II
Seasonal Baking
Advanced Pastry Skills
Nutrition
Farm to Table Concepts I & II
Culinary Skill Development I & II
Advanced Culinary Skills
International Cuisines
Industry Overview
Hospitality & Event Planning
Culinary Business/Career – Internship
Capstone Project
High School Credit
8 Elective Credits for Full Program
Student Organizations
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.
Career Data
Our Placement Rate: 78%
Median Hourly Earnings: *$15.60
Completion/Retention Rate: 90.63%
*Information provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Data.
Career Opportunities
Restaurant Manager
Line Cook
Personal Chef
Sous Chef
Chef-Instructor
Baker
Entrepreneur
Certifications
ServSafe Food Handlers Permit
Earn College Credit
Get a head start on your future. Many Tri County Tech programs offer the opportunity to earn college credit through our partnership with Oklahoma Wesleyan University.
It’s a simple way to turn your training into college progress—saving you time and money if you choose to continue your education.
Have Questions?
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.
