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You have a passion for food and we have a passion for teaching – two key ingredients that make up a delicious dish called Culinary Arts. If you enjoy experimenting with food and creating unique recipes for your family and friends, why not parlay that interest into a career in the foodservice industry? In this program, you’ll learn the principles of food preparation, quantity production, equipment layout, and operation management skills, as well as delving into food science and artistry and the business skills needed to take you wherever you want to go. You’ll also learn the art of catering, ice sculpting, and food presentation.

Our graduates have gone on to intern at world-class facilities in Chicago, Hawaii, Las Vegas, Miami, and New York, open their own restaurants or catering business, and work as executive chefs, sous chefs, hospital chefs, country club managers, restaurant managers, etc. The opportunities are wide and with a career in food service, you’ll never have a dull moment!

The Culinary Arts program at Blackhawk Technical College has been honored by the Wisconsin Board of Vocational Technical and Adult Education with the Exemplary Educational Service Award and is accredited by the American Culinary Federation.

Tuition
& Potential Earnings

Estimated Tuition Cost

$12,553

Median Wage

$36,200

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Academic Plan

  • Food Service Industry and Menu Design
  • Food Quantities and Measures
  • Food Science I
  • Quantity Production of Soups, Salads ,and Dressings
  • Food Service Sanitation
  • English Composition 1
  • Mathematical Reasoning or Intermediate Algebra with Applications
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Quantity Production of Entrees, Sauces and Vegetables
  • Introduction to Microsoft Office Suites
  • Nutrition
  • Culinary Supervision
  • Speech
  • Introduction to Business and Management
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Culinary Internship
  • Baking For Chefs
  • Beverage Management
  • Global Cuisine
  • Emergency Procedure-Work Place
  • Introduction to Diversity Studies
  • Introduction to Psychology
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Advanced Cuisine
  • Catering, Special Events and Contract Food Service
  • Ice Sculpturing and Decorative Food Display
  • Food Purchasing , Inventory and Cost Control
  • Contemporary Stocks and Sauces
  • Contemporary Cuisine
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

Flexible Learning Options

Many courses at Blackhawk are offered in one or more of these formats:

  • In-Person
  • Live Online (synchronous)
  • Online Anytime (asynchronous)
  • FlexLab (in-person when it fits your schedule)

For some courses, we offer a MyEdChoice option, allowing you to choose how to attend each class session. You can switch between online and in-person formats from week to week or even day to day, depending on your needs and schedule. More Information

In Person
MyEdChoice
Hybrid
FlexLab

Get Credit For Your Experience!

Have you acquired relevant education or work experience? You might qualify for credits based on your prior learning.

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Additional Program Information

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Enforce health and safety standards
  • Demonstrate food prep skills
  • Apply principles of nutrition
  • Recommend or modify business procedures to meet changing needs
  • Manage food purchases, storage, inventory and cost control
  • Supervise and assist in the development of employees
  • Design and implement menus
Culinary Arts students

Highlights

Associate Degree

63 Credits

Beloit-Janesville Campus

6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53546

Potential Careers

Kitchen Manager

Executive Sous Chef

Restaurant Manager

Lead Cook

Kitchen Supervisor

Career Pathways

A Career Pathway is a step-by-step plan designed to lead you to career success and advancement.

1

Technical Diploma

2

Associate Degree

University Transfer

Earning a bachelor’s degree has never been more convenient and affordable! We offer a variety of options for students who want to achieve a four-year degree.