Technical Certificate
Program Office: 615-916-5872, Southeast Campus, Program Site, E-mail: culinary.arts@nscc.edu

Culinary Arts education prepares students for careers as chefs and culinary professionals in a variety of hospitality businesses. The program includes a core of culinary arts courses that develop cooking skills and provide instruction in purchasing, cost control, sanitation, nutrition, and supervision.

Graduates of the program should be able to demonstrate:

• The ability to think creatively and work effectively in team environments within a kitchen production facility;
• Competency in food production cooking methods including hot and cold foods, and basic baking;
• A working knowledge of culinary theory and terms, and the ability to operate within a kitchen production facility; and
• Knowledge of nutrition principles, menu writing, cost and inventory control, and safety and sanitation principles.

Career Opportunities

• Line Cook
• Pastry Cook
• Prep Cook
• Catering Cook

Culinary Arts Apprenticeship Program

An American Culinary Federation Certified Culinarian (CC) Registered Apprenticeship Program is available through Nashville State Community College. The CC apprenticeship consists of the 30-credit hour Technical Certificate in Culinary Arts and 2000 hours of on-the-job paid learning at an approved restaurant, hotel, or other food service facility. Successful completion of the ACF Certified Culinarian Apprenticeship Program and the 30-hour Technical Certificate result in the awarding of the technical certificate from NSCC, the ACF CC designation, a Certificate of Apprenticeship from the US Department of Labor, and a certificate from the ACF.

Grading Policy

A grade of “C” or above must be earned in all Culinary Arts courses prior to graduation.

Transfer/Advising

This certificate is designed so that a student can apply all of the required courses toward a Nashville State A.A.S. degree in Culinary Arts. A student who plans to apply the certificate toward an A.A.S. degree should consult his/her advisor about articulation options.