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Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts

This program is designed to provide for entry‑level employment in hotels, full‑service restaurants, fast food restaurants, institutions (schools, hospitals, corrections, etc.) and private clubs. Accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC) since July 2005

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Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students are prepared to:

  • Apply appropriate ethics for purchasing and receiving in the culinary industry.
  • Demonstrate proper work attitudes and work habits.
  • Demonstrate general knowledge of culinary departmental functions and their relationship.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the culinary industry business operations.
  • Demonstrate entry-level proficiency in technical skills required in the culinary industry according to the American Culinary Federation.
  • Choose an appropriate career path based on industry knowledge or requirements.
  • Apply appropriate etiquette, appearance, and hygiene as required by industry standards.
  • Demonstrate skills necessary for acquiring a job in the culinary field.
  • Integrate their knowledge of Hawai‘i’s culture and food into cuisine.
  • Apply nutritional concerns to the creation of menus

Course Learning Outcomes

Hilo

West Hawaii

  • Paul Heerlein
    Program Coordinator - West Hawaii
    Phone: (808) 969-8838
    Email: heerlein@hawaii.edu

Lecturers

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The University of Hawai‘i does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, or disability. For inquiries regarding our nondiscrimination policies, please contact your campus designee noted in the link below.

UHCC applies an open access policy, with program admission based upon the completion of applicable course/testing prerequisites. The lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in CTE programs.

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Each year Hawai'i Community College Culinary Arts students in Hilo prepare Thanksgiving meals to serve the public. Big Island Video News created this story about the project in 2017.