Culinary Arts

蘑菇短视频

Turn Up the Heat on Your Career

Adult Costs

$3000.00

Program Length

25 Months

Next Start Date

July 13th

Enroll by

07/02/2026

Location

Main Campus

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Hands-On Training for Tomorrow鈥檚 Culinary Leaders

Step into a career where science meets art. From food safety to fine dining, the Culinary Arts program gives you the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a fulfilling career that delights and inspires.

Avg. Salary

$35k

for 蘑菇短视频 Grads

Career Growth

1.20%

by 2032 in Utah

Day in the Life

From planning menus to prepping ingredients, each day starts with a focus on preparation. Whether sauteing, plating, or managing a team, culinary professionals balance creativity with precision under pressure. You鈥檒l work closely with other staff, adapt to customer feedback, and ensure every dish meets the highest standards. It鈥檚 a career made for those who love food, teamwork, and the thrill of a busy service.

Having an education is important鈥ou may have skills now but will develop them鈥on鈥檛 say no to opportunity.

Career Skills You'll Learn:

Foundational Skills

Learn basic kitchen skills and cooking techniques, safety, sanitation, and knife skills.

Hands-on Kitchen Experience

Practice skills in a real production kitchen on a daily basis.

Learn from Talented Chefs

Work alongside experienced chefs to practice culinary skills and gain unique experience.

Real Catering Experience

Gain hands-on experience with planning and preparing food for large catering events.

Potential Career Paths

Chef

Professional cook and kitchen manager, responsible for all aspects of food preparation.

Sous Chef

Act as the right-hand person for a chef, including inventory control, staff scheduling, and kitchen supervision.

Line Chef

Responsible for preparing and cooking menu items according to recipes and standards.

Three smiling 蘑菇短视频 Culinary Arts students in black chef coats pose together in a commercial kitchen, representing diverse career paths in the culinary field — 蘑菇短视频 Culinary Arts graduates pursue rewarding careers in restaurants, catering, hospitality, and food service management

An 蘑菇短视频 Culinary Arts student in a green apron and black gloves uses tongs to plate french fries at a commercial deep fryer station — 蘑菇短视频 Culinary Arts students gain real experience operating professional kitchen equipment, including commercial deep fryers

A female 蘑菇短视频 Culinary Arts student in a black chef coat and white bandana focuses on cooking at a commercial stovetop in a professional kitchen — 蘑菇短视频 Culinary Arts students develop essential cooking techniques through hands-on practice at professional stovetop stations

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Program Overview

The Culinary Arts program is designed to provide a broad base of classical and contemporary cooking knowledge combined with hands-on experience, giving each student confidence in new skills and preparing them to move successfully into a career in food service and hospitality.

Instruction includes practice of proper safety and sanitation; preparation of cold foods, stocks, soups, sauces, meats, poultry, seafood, grains, fruits, and vegetables according to classically prescribed techniques and methods; and proper use and understanding of formulas and recipes in the preparation of basic quick breads, yeast breads, cakes, pastries, and other baked goods. Students receive hands-on experience in many aspects of the industry, including catering, short-order cooking, banquet, and fine dining.聽

Classroom Hours
Day: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Eve: M-Th 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Enrollment open to
Adults, High school students

Credit transfer options
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Tuition & Cost

Estimated Adult Tuition and Fees
$3000.00

Estimated Materials Cost
$378.57

Financial Aid Eligibility
Scholarship: Yes
VA: Yes
Pell Grant: Yes

Program Materials

Material	Required	New
Chef Hat	鉁�	$15.00
Chef Coat	鉁�	$32.99
Chef Pant	鉁�	$32.99
Culinary Apron	鉁�	$10.60
ServSafe – Not provided by the bookstore	鉁�	$35.00
Genesis Medium Knife Set		$168.00
Renaissance Knife Set Premium		$203.00
Small Genesis Knife Set (Choose 1 of 3 knife set options)	鉁�	$102.00
Labensky, Hause On Cooking ISBN: 9780134441900	鉁�	$149.99
Subtotal of required materials		$378.57

Admission Requirements

This program has no admission requirements. You may start your admissions application at any time.

Start Dates

The 蘑菇短视频 Culinary Arts program has rolling start dates throughout the year. If you are interested in enrolling in the program, please review the application deadlines and program start dates below to ensure a smooth application process.

July 13th

Learning Objectives

Receive state-approved food safety management certification.
Demonstrate kitchen safety in a professional environment.
Define key culinary terms, processes, and methods.
Demonstrate customer service and guest hospitality.
Demonstrate professionalism through repetition by preparing and plating foods daily.
Prepare classic dishes using appropriate cooking principles.

Course Outline

Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Cost
TECA 1000	Sanitation and Safety	1	100
TECA 1010	Introduction to Culinary Arts	1	100
TECA 1020	Culinary Math	1	100
TECA 1100	Culinary I	3	300
TECA 1110	Culinary Techniques	3	300
TECA 1200	Soups, Stocks, and Sauces	3	300
TECA 1210	World Cuisine	2	200
TECA 1300	Hors d'oeuvres	2	200
TECA 1310	Brunch	2	200
TECA 1330	Breakfast Foods	2	200
TECA 1400	Garde Manger 鈥� Cold Kitchen	3	300
TECA 1420	Garde Manger II	3	300
TECA 1500	Baking I	3	300
TECA 1520	Pies and Pastries	2	200
TECA 1530	Cakes and Frostings	2	200
TECA 1540	Custards and Frozen Desserts	2	200
TECA 1620	Advanced Yeast Breads	2	200
TECA 1840	Food Purchasing and Budgets	2	200
TECA 1930	Culinary Arts Special Projects	1	100
TECA 1940	Culinary Arts Externship	1	100

Important Notice

Certificate / Licensing Information

Upon completion of the Culinary Arts program, students will be prepared to receive their state-approved food safety management certification.

Program Coordinator

Jose Rodriguez

Jose is the coordinator of the Culinary Arts program. He graduated from 蘑菇短视频鈥檚 Culinary Arts program and returned to the department after many years of industry experience. As Chef Manager of a healthcare facility for eight years, he earned multiple national awards for food quality. Jose鈥檚 experience and expertise shine as he oversees the Campus Grille, instructs and works with students on daily production and progress projects, and manages the in-house catering functions. His broad background and experience enrich the instruction he provides and support the physical and technical aspects of running the department.

Office Hours
M-F 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location
Student Union 105

jose.rodriguez@otech.edu

801-627-8357