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  • Study in state-of-the art facilities on the Racine and Elkhorn campuses, which feature restaurant-quality stoves, smokers, combination ovens, walk-in freezer/coolers and more. The Racine Campus also includes a demonstration kitchen and dining room.
  • Develop hands-on skills with more than 400 hours of culinary experience preparing and serving food right on campus through experiences like event catering, fine dining and food production.
  • Learn beyond the classroom with the culinary club, field trips and partnerships with area high schools as we serve up competitions and cook offs.
  • Earn a certificate in Basic Cooking Skills or Baking and Pastry Arts as you work toward your degree.
  • Begin a career you love as a line cook, kitchen manager, sous chef or lead baker.
Program Credits
60
LOCATION
Racine Campus, Elkhorn Campus
Financial Aid Eligible
Yes
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST
Tuition & Fees: $12,906
Books and Supplies: $5,033
Start Dates
Fall
Salary Outlook
$48,048
Career Opportunities:
Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, Banquet Chef

Culinary Arts Career Pathway

Career Pathways are designed to help you reach your educational goals and explore college and career options. Pathways are made up of related certificates, diplomas and degrees that build on common skills and knowledge. You can begin at any point on the Career Pathway and customize your pathway to fit your goals. View the pathway for your area of interest.

There are many opportunities, both in high school and through previous college, work, and/or military experience, to earn credit for prior learning at Gateway.

Certificates include a streamlined set of courses in a specific program area, providing a set of industry-recognized skills preparing students for entry-level employment. Certificate opportunities in this pathway include:

Baking and Pastry Arts, Basic Cooking Skills

Technical diplomas help students learn hands-on occupational skills in as little as one or two years for full-time students. Technical diploma opportunities in this pathway include:

Culinary Assistant

Associate degrees are typically completed in two years by full-time students and combine hands-on technical skills with general education. Associate degree opportunities in this pathway include:

Culinary Arts

Prepare to enter your exciting new career, or choose to continue your education with another Gateway program or by transferring your credits to a four-year college or university.