Culinary Arts | AAS
This program is eligible for free tuition
Degree
Associate of Applied Science
Credits
64
Location
Sioux City
Estimated Program Costs Required Classes

The Culinary Program at Western Iowa Tech is centered on American Culinary Federation program competencies. In this program you will learn concepts and theories relative to the Culinary Arts and have the opportunity to practice these concepts in our state-of-the art theory kitchen. You will have working knowledge in sanitation and safety, knife skills, stocks and sauces, garde manger, ingredient identification, baking, nutrition, financial management, purchasing and cost control, cooking methods, front of house service, food sustainability, human resource management, entrepreneurship and business, menu planning and design, protein fabrication, beverage service, ethnic world cuisine.

Western Iowa Tech's Culinary program is one of only a handful of programs that has a dedicated class focusing on knife skills. All graduates with a diploma or higher are Serve Safe Certified before they are eligible for a credential. You are prepared to take leadership roles within the industry due to the strong emphasis of experiencing real-world techniques and applications. The program is noted for its high standards which has translated into very positive outcomes for our students.

This program prepares you to provide professional chef and related cooking services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments. You can go on to work in all facets of the industry from high-end "white tablecloth" restaurants to contract food services at universities and hospitals. Many graduates of this program manage kitchens all over the United States and in 40 local establishments including Hard Rock Casino, M's on 4th, Clyde's, and P's Pizza.

Meet Your Advisor

Jennifer Conley
Career Navigator
jennifer.conley@witcc.edu
Call  712.317.3471
Sioux City Campus, Admissions
Book Appointment

Required Classes for Culinary Arts | AAS

For a list of current required classes, visit:
https://catalog.witcc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=10&poid=2268&returnto=752

 

Meet Your Faculty and Staff

Chef Brett McCarthy
Culinary Arts Program Coordinator
brett.mccarthy@witcc.edu
Call  712.317.3150
Sioux City Campus, Room D214
Chef Michael Gasaway
Culinary Arts Instructor
mike.gasaway@witcc.edu
Call  712.317.3200
Sioux City Campus, Room L314
 

Estimated Program Costs

In-state tuition and fees: $12,928.00 *
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $13,312.00 *
Educational fees: $97.00/semester
Estimated books: $150.00/semester **
Estimated transportation and personal expense: $2,273.00/semester
Estimated student housing and meals: $3,400.00/semester

* This is an approximate cost based on tuition and fees set by the Board of Directors before each school year. Course level fees may also apply. Additional charges for licensure or credential testing may be a part of your program.
** The cost of books varies per program.