Culinary Arts

www.linnbenton.edu/culinary-arts

Culinary Arts is an extensive hands-on, theory-based program that prepares the student for a career as a professional chef. Students gain skill in virtually all aspects of food preparation, including pantry, bakery, garde manger, grill, sandwich making, ala carte, quantity food, production, soups, sauces and meat preparation.

Culinary Arts is a complete, comprehensive two-year program based on classical French and European cuisine. Students become skilled at working with virtually all types of standard kitchen equipment and tools. The kitchen provides service for the cafeteria, catering functions, a café and a working sit-down restaurant. By working in this excellent learning environment, students learn to care for and maintain a full-service kitchen.

All aspects of culinary arts are covered, including meats, fish and poultry. Handling and tasting these products is an integral part of many courses. Any student who has any medical, religious, moral or other reasons that may prevent this should make an appointment with the Culinary Arts faculty advisor prior to registering.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts will:

• Reflect a work ethic equal to the high standards of the culinary profession.
• Manage their individual career prospects.
• Use technical and creative skills to accomplish culinary tasks.
• Understand and utilize necessary basic and advanced culinary theory.
• Communicate effectively in business and personal situations using oral and written skills as appropriate.

Program Requirements

Students must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or a Related Instruction Development (GED) certificate. They must also possess good basic math and reading skills; be able to work under pressure; demonstrate dexterity, physical stamina, concentration and good memory; and be able to work cooperatively with others. Students must have a valid Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) servers permit (contact department for exceptions).

In addition to regular college costs, students spend about $950 for course fees and to purchase uniforms, knives, shoes, books and other equipment. Students should wait until after the first day of class to purchase these items.