CULINARY ARTS

Step into the magical world of culinary arts, where cooking meets creativity. Our program guides you through professional kitchen practices, from basic knife skills to advanced culinary techniques. Train professionally and qualify to become a certified Culinarian through the American Culinary Federation, ready to excel in the hospitality industry.

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CONTACT US

ENTRY ADVISING
Email: advising@rtc.edu
Phone: (425) 235-5840

TONY PARKER
Full-time Faculty - Culinary Arts
Email: tparker@rtc.edu
Phone: (425) 235-6532

Degrees & Certificates

Certificate of Completion

The Culinary Arts certificate program is accredited with the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC). It is designed to train students for work in the hospitality industry. All phases of basic fundamental cookery are addressed in a concise curriculum within a well-equipped industry kitchen and professional classroom. Emphasis is on the development of skills and techniques necessary for advancement within the industry. This program offers both lecture-based and lab-based courses. Beginning courses include fundamentals of knife skills, culinary safety/sanitation and introduction to the industry. In addition, the advanced lab-based courses include various cooking methodologies, garde manger techniques, advanced techniques and more.

Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter, Spring

Certificate Details

Associate of Applied Science

To earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, students complete all credits for the certificate and 15 additional credits of General Education. To earn the Associate of Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) degree, the student must complete all requirements for the certificate program plus 20 credits of General Education.

Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter, Spring

AAS Details AAS-T Details

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OTHER INFORMATION

  • Counselor interview prior to registration
  • Food handler's permit

Knife kit: $288.45
Textbooks: $293.69
Uniform kit: $390.82

FIND YOUR PLACE AT

Renton Technical College.