NGTC’s Culinary Arts diploma and associate degree programs prepare students for the demands of a career in a professional kitchen. The programs emphasize technical and theoretical knowledge combined with practical application of cooking, serving, and managing food.
Experiential learning builds the skills necessary for a successful career in the food service industry. Students study fundamental and advanced food preparation techniques, as well as international cuisine, menu development, and restaurant operations. Graduates will be prepared to pursue opportunities as cooks, bakers, or caterers/culinary managers.
The program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission, and both degree and diploma students are eligible for the Certified Culinarian designation. Details are available at the American Culinary Federation website. The Culinary Arts programs contain an internship supervised by chefs approved by the internship coordinator.
NGTC’s Culinary Arts program emphasizes specialized hands-on training in:
Courses in the program include:
Live work includes projects which are approved to provide realistic training for students. Students and members of the community may have services rendered in those programs and departments conducting live work. The Culinary programs on the Blairsville and Currahee campuses generally work on-campus only and may offer a lunch buffet or dinner buffet which is open to the public. They may not be contracted to work offsite.
Students completing the program may choose career paths in:
Cooks
Bakers
Caterers
Culinary managers
Graduates of the Culinary program may work in a variety of fields including:
Restaurant/Bakery
Hotel
Country Club/Resort
Institutional
Private Chef
Additional career options can be researched on the following site(s):
| Program Outcomes – Currahee Campus | AY2021 | AY2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 81.7% | 84.6% |
| Job Placement Rate | 100% | 85.3% |
| Certification Rate | 0% | 0% |
The Culinary Arts program is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation.
American Culinary Federation
180 Center Place Way
St. Augustine, FL 32095
(904) 824-4468
North Georgia Technical College Blairsville Campus
121 Meeks Avenue, Blairsville, GA 30512-2983
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Prepare for the demands of a career in a professional kitchen. Our program emphasizes technical and theoretical knowledge combined with practical application of cooking, serving, and managing food.
