Culinary Program
Who can attend?
 Adult |
 High School |
You will learn to:
- Work as a key member of the culinary team that develops, prepares, and serves entire meals with proper etiquette and safety in a cafeteria setting and at community events
- Cook alongside professionals preparing appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, desserts, etc. to everyone’s delight
- Express individual creativity and great customer service by using developed culinary skills to help deliver a unique dining experience
Location
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Lawton - Main Campus |
Description
This program prepares students as culinary assistants who perform a variety of food preparation tasks in food services and/or food preparation. Instruction provides an overview of restaurant duties, international cuisines, and management skills in the hospitality industry.
Employment Options
The following list is associated with the approved SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) for this program and does not necessarily represent immediate opportunities; additional training may be required for some options listed.
Steward/Dishwasher/Utility Person, Cold Food Cook, Hot Food Cook, Server, Cashier, Bakery Cook, Manager – Approximate Pay Potential: $10-35 per hour. (O*NET source: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/35-1011.00 or https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9051.00)
Scheduling Information
Class Meets: Monday - Friday
AM Session: 8:00 am-11:00am
PM Session: 11:50am-2:50pm
1000 hours - 9 months to complete
Culinary Hospitality Assistant - Cost of Attendance Summary
Secondary (High School) Students
- Tuition: Free
- Misc. Expenses: $149.00
Post-secondary (Adult) Students
- Tuition: $2,500.00
- Misc. Expenses: $149.00
Culinary Coordinator - Cost of Attendance Summary
Secondary (High School) Students
- Tuition: Free
- Textbooks: No cost to student
- Misc. Expenses: $149.00
Post-secondary (Adult) Students
- Tuition: $2,500.00
- Textbooks: $150.00
- Misc. Expenses: $149.00
Financial Aid and Scholarships
This program is approved for Federal Financial Aid; scholarships are also available for those who qualify. (See Financial Aid)
Certification Outcomes:
- Advanced Culinary Arts
- Basic Culinary Arts
- ProStart National Certification of Achievement
"I like demonstrating and teaching my students how core academics, like math and science, are used in the everyday world around them. I also like watching students gain the skills and self confidence through Culinary Arts and FCCLA participation that allow them to be successful in the work place. It is exciting to watch students develop an interest in one of the areas in the kitchen and then work on individual projects that allow them to independently learn and better understand."
Lori Grant, Instructor
Applying for this Program
Ginger Seibold
Culinary Arts Instructor
Contact:
580-250-5623
gseibold@greatplains.edu
Great Plains Technology Center
4500 SW Lee Blvd.
Lawton, OK 73505
Lori Grant
Culinary Arts Instructor
Contact:
580-250-5622
lgrant@greatplains.edu
Great Plains Technology Center
4500 SW Lee Blvd.
Lawton, OK 73505
Useful Information
Culinary Hospitality Assistant
Culinary Coordinator
Program Begins
August & January