Culinary Arts

Quick Facts

Culinary arts professionals prepare, season, and cook a wide variety of food.

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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

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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.

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Degrees & Certificates

Degree

Certificates

Level 1

Level 2

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:

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

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2023–2024 Academic Year

Degree or Certificate Program Title Semester Credit Hours Total Tuition & Fees
AAS Culinary Arts 60 $4,140
CRT1 Baking and Pastry 29 $2,001
CRT1 Culinary Arts I 18 $1,242
CRT2 Catering/Private Chef 47 $3,243

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

Start on Your Pathway!

Contact

Southeast Campus

Katrina E. Warner
Coordinator/Instructor of Culinary Arts

Call 817-515-3609

Email katrina.warner@tccd.edu

Updated March 26, 2024