Culinary Arts Institute - Culinarian

Olympic College ETPL
The Culinary Arts Program is based on American Culinary Federation (ACF) competencies and prepares students for careers in commercial cooking, dining room service and kitchen supervision.
Visit the program website David Nelson Faculty and Staff Business & Technology Division (360) 475-7577 ext. 7577 dnelson@olympic.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,245.78

Total required fees

$553.50

Books and supplies

$1,400.00

Locations

Bremerton

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

91

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

ATA

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Students will possess the skills needed to obtain a lead cook position in the food service industry. Students will possess the needed skills in food purchasing, hospitality management, and general nutrition guidelines of food service.

Employment performance results

Program type

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Completion rate

63%

Employment rate

78%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$19.24

Typical (median) annual earnings

$30,384.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Accommodation and Food Services

43%

Other Industries

43%

Arts, Entertainment, Recreation

14%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
27
Completion rate
63%
Average number of students who completed each year
14
Gender
Male
36%
Female
64%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
5%
Asian
15%
Black or African American
5%
Hispanic
8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
60%
Multi-racial
8%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
12%
20 to 29
49%
30 to 39
12%
40 to 49
9%
50 and over
19%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
3%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
63%
Some college experience, but no degree
9%
Certificate or AA
17%
BA or higher
9%