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Culinary Production Line Cook

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The Culinary Production Line Cook Technical Diploma gives students the hands-on skills and technical and professional knowledge they need to start a career in the culinary industry within restaurants, catering services, hotels, healthcare facilities and schools.  Students are prepared for careers such as  Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Broiler Chefs through in class and practical, on-the-job experiences within the local food industry.

A shining star among Blackhawk's many academic offerings, the college’s Culinary Arts program has earned multiple awards including the Wisconsin Board of Vocational Technical and Adult Education with the Exemplary Education Service Award. The Culinary Arts program is also accredited and recognized as an Exemplary Program by the American Culinary Federation.

Tuition
& Potential Earnings

Estimated Tuition Cost

$4,769

Paying For College
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Median Wage

$29,800

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Academic Plan

  • Food Quantities and Measures
  • Quantity Production of Soups, Salads and Dressings
  • Food Service Sanitation
  • Emergency Procedure-Work Place
  • Food Science I
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Quantity Production of Entrees, Sauces and Vegetables
  • Catering, Special Events and Contract Food Service
  • Advanced Cuisine
  • Nutrition
  • Culinary Internship
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

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Additional Program Information

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

  • Enforce health and safety standards
  • Demonstrate food prep skills
  • Adapt procedures to meet changing needs
  • Manage food storage, inventory and cost control
Culinary Production Line Cook students in the kitchen

Highlights

Technical Diploma

22 Credits

Beloit-Janesville Campus

6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53546

Potential Careers

Line Cook

Prep Cook

Broiler Chef

Banquet Production Cook

Career Pathways

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

1

Technical Diploma

Culinary Production Line Cook

2

Associate Degree

Culinary Arts

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.

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