Wherever the path might lead you, our dedicated staff and chefs will guide you toward your culinary goal.
What is Culinary Arts?
WKCTC can turn your passion for food and cooking into a career path which might include working in a restaurant, hotel, cruise ship or catering business; or even working as a personal chef. Wherever the path may lead you, our dedicated staff of educators and chefs will guide you toward your culinary goal.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
- Culinary Arts AAS - Catering and Personal Chef Track
- Culinary Arts AAS - Culinary Arts Track
- Culinary Arts AAS - Food and Beverage Management Track
- Catering and Personal Chef Diploma
- Culinary Arts Diploma
- Food and Beverage Management Diploma
- Advanced Catering Certificate
- Advanced Culinary Arts Certificate
- Advanced Food and Beverage Management Certificate
- Baking Certificate
- Catering Certificate
- Culinary Arts Certificate
- Culinary Arts Professional Development Certificate
- Food and Beverage Management Certificate
- Fundamentals of Culinary Arts Certificate
How Do I Pay For This?
Worry no more. With the lowest tuition in Kentucky, financial aid options, and a helping hand to guide you through the application process, WKCTC has you covered. WKCTC will help you reach your goals at a price that won't break the bank.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Accreditation
The Culinary Arts program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation.
Additional Information
Obtaining the Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate is a requirement for graduation. State and Federal health codes require employers to have at least one staff member per shift obtain nationally accredited certification in food safety.
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in collaboration with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.