Kirkwood Community College Kirkwood Community College offers a range of cooking classes and programs, providing excellent instruction in culinary arts for everyone from beginners to skilled cooks.

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Kirkwood Community College is proud to offer a range of cooking education programs, designed to give students the skills they need to gain entry into their desired culinary career. Whether they are looking to become a professional chef, a sous-chef, or a foodservice manager, Kirkwood's cooking education programs will provide students with the necessary knowledge and experience to be successful.

The college offers both Certificate and Associate Degree programs in Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts. Each program has been carefully crafted to provide students with a comprehensive education involving classroom theory, hands-on instruction in a commercial kitchen setup, and field work experience in a fully operational restaurant. Students will learn how to select and prepare meats, vegetables, fruits, and other ingredients, develop sauces and seasonings, and understand food safety and sanitation guidelines. They will also gain a deep understanding of the various methods of cooking, from traditional to modern techniques, as well as an appreciation for the cultural history of food and cuisine.

At Kirkwood, students will have the opportunity to work directly with a chef-instructor and create dishes that showcase their own creativity and cooking knowledge. With the help of the school's network of contacts in the local foodservice industry, graduates will also have the ability to secure internships and job opportunities in restaurants and catering companies. So, if you have a passion for cooking and are looking for a quality education in the culinary arts, look no further than Kirkwood Community College.