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Make Food Your Future

Learn the craft and art of cooking — backed by business and management skills, food safety, menu costing and teamwork. ����Pro Charlotte’s Culinary Arts associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree program focuses on developing practical culinary craft skills, understanding classical and contemporary cooking methods, and building team-based leadership skills that translate to professional kitchens.

Cook with ingredients from a global pantry using high-quality ingredients from local farms and fisheries. Learn to develop recipes, implement cost controls, and earn a Conference for Food Protection approved Food Safety Manager Certification.

Hone your skills through competitions and skills classes. Take advantage of the RATIONAL FIT Speaker series, career fairs and other on-campus opportunities to network with industry leaders, employers and alumni.

Then apply all of these skills and experiences through a term of work experience at an internship site in your field of interest, a valuable opportunity to help you build your résumé and make industry contacts.

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Learn by Doing

“I love witnessing the ‘a-ha!’ moment that a student has when they understand a new concept or technique.”SENIOR INSTRUCTOR ASHLEY MCGEE