Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Join the Culinary Arts program at Seattle Central College! Gain practical skills, explore global cuisines, and prepare for a thriving career. Apply now!

Program Description In the Culinary Arts degree and certificate programs at Seattle Central College’s Seattle Culinary Academy, our award-winning chef instructors serve up an intensive, hands-on course of study. Students will gain a strong foundation of culinary skills, with an emphasis on classic and modern cooking techniques, and plenty of practical experience preparing both regional and global cuisine. Culinary Arts is one of the fastest-growing employment areas in the nation, and the demand for trained and qualified chefs is extremely high. As a Seattle Culinary Academy graduate, students will be well-prepared for a variety of positions, including: Restaurant owner Catering chef Corporate chef Hotel chef Personal chef Food stylist Culinary tour organizer Wedding or event planner Recipe developer Food writer / blogger And much more!