• Create gourmet foods, cakes, and pastries with artistic presentation
• Plan, prepare, and serve meals for upscale events and casual dining
• Work side-by-side with professional chefs in restaurant operation

Culinary Arts is a two-year program that focuses on basic culinary and food service skills.  This program is affiliated with ProStart. ProStart is administered through the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation's nationwide system which promotes training through on-the-job experiences.  Tri-County Culinary Arts students will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills through work at The Inn at Hocking College.  After graduation, students can choose to continue their education at Hocking College for advanced training and certifications.

• Food preparation
• Commercial food equipment operation
• Basic culinary skills
• Menu development and planning
• Proper serving and table preparation
• Banquet and catering planning
• Safety and sanitation
• Nutrition

• Good attendance
• Works well with deadlines
• Positive attitude
• Math skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work with a team
• Able to follow directions
• Ability to work independently
• Good work ethic 
• Good problem solver
• Computer skills

• Restaurant chef and/or cook
• Restaurant managment
• Food service marketing
• Maitre d'host or hostess
• Caterer
• Home economist
• Dietary assistant
• Food stylist