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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. »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË 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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Build Career-Ready Skills

There are so many ways to put your learning into action, from internships to study abroad, or competitions to skills classes. Ways to maximize your experiences include:

• Honing your professional skills in a fast-paced hotel, restaurant, country club, resort, casino or retail internship.
• Gaining industry experience through .
• Pitching your food entrepreneurship ideas at SharkFest or the Future Food All-Stars competition.

Labs and Classrooms

Our labs are outfitted with the latest equipment, where you’ll learn advanced techniques in classical/international cuisines, garde manger, patisserie/dessert, and dining room operations — while developing proficiency in financial management and food safety.