Culinary Arts

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• Job Titles & Career Info
• Our Program
• Degrees & Certificates
• Program Outcomes Data
• How Much Time & Money to Finish?
• Earn More Choices & More Money
• Start on Your Pathway!

Job Titles & Career Info

Our Program

Why Choose Culinary Arts?

• Study with faculty who have years of professional experience in our state-of-the-art food service & dining facilities
• Learn to integrate hands-on technical skills with supervisory & business management capabilities
• Gain real-world experience in a custom practicum in culinary arts & chef training
• Transfer several of our courses to 4-year colleges & culinary schools

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

• Check the quality of food & supplies
• Prepare & cook foods
• Plan menus
• Coordinate food service staff

Explore Professional Organizations

• American Culinary Federation (ACF)
• Texas Restaurant Association (TRA)
• Texas Chef’s Association (TCA)

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal & social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

• You will be responsible for your own uniform.
• Our controlled class size allows for individual attention.
• You will take academic classes—not just cooking classes.
  • You have to be ready to read, write, and do math calculations. A lot of math!
• Chefs and cooks often stand for long periods and work in fast-paced kitchens.

Special Requirement

You must buy your own uniforms.

Licensing Notice: Texas House Bill 1508

This program prepares you for an occupational license. However, you may not be eligible for licensing if you have a prior criminal history.

For more details, see Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Degree

• Culinary Arts, AAS

Certificates

Level 1

• Baking & Pastry
• Culinary Arts I

Level 2

• Catering/Private Chef

Program Outcomes Data

See our TCC Culinary Arts Program Data (PDF)Listen

To request an accessible copy of this document, please contact Katrina Warner by email at katrina.warner@tccd.edu or by phone at 817-515-3609

American Culinary Federation (ACF) Certification Rate

Graduates who receive the ACF Certification within 1 year of program completion:

• 2022–2023: 10%
• 2021–2022: 7%
• 2020–2021: n/a
• 2019–2020: n/a

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2024–2025 Academic Year

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to career and promotion opportunities.

Next steps

• Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
• Explore transfer schools

Start on Your Pathway!