Having an education is important…you may have skills now but will develop them…don’t say no to opportunity.
$3,000
30 credits
08/10/2026
07/30/2026
Main Campus
for OTECH Grads
by 2032 in Utah
Having an education is important…you may have skills now but will develop them…don’t say no to opportunity.
Culinary Arts Graduate
Learn basic kitchen skills and cooking techniques, safety, sanitation, and knife skills.
Practice skills in a real production kitchen on a daily basis.
Work alongside experienced chefs to practice culinary skills and gain unique experience.
Gain hands-on experience with planning and preparing food for large catering events.
Professional cook and kitchen manager, responsible for all aspects of food preparation.
Act as the right-hand person for a chef, including inventory control, staff scheduling, and kitchen supervision.
Responsible for preparing and cooking menu items according to recipes and standards.
The Culinary Arts program is designed to provide a broad base of classical and contemporary cooking knowledge combined with hands-on experience, giving each student confidence in new skills and preparing them to move successfully into a career in food service and hospitality.
Instruction includes practice of proper safety and sanitation; preparation of cold foods, stocks, soups, sauces, meats, poultry, seafood, grains, fruits, and vegetables according to classically prescribed techniques and methods; and proper use and understanding of formulas and recipes in the preparation of basic quick breads, yeast breads, cakes, pastries, and other baked goods. Students receive hands-on experience in many aspects of the industry, including catering, short-order cooking, banquet, and fine dining.
Classroom Hours
Day: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Eve: M-Th 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Enrollment open to
Adults, High school students
Credit transfer options
Available to view here
Estimated Tuition
$3,000
Estimated Materials Cost
$380
Financial Aid Eligibility
Scholarship: Yes
VA: Yes
Pell Grant: Yes
| Material | Required | New | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef Hat | ✔ | $15 | All |
| Chef Coat | ✔ | $33 | All |
| Chef Pant | ✔ | $33 | All |
| Culinary Apron | ✔ | $11 | All |
| ServSafe – Not provided by the bookstore | ✔ | $35 | All |
| Genesis Medium Knife Set | $183 | All | |
| Renaissance Knife Set Premium | $221 | All | |
| Small Genesis Knife Set (Choose 1 of 3 knife set options) | ✔ | $102 | All |
| On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals Pearson, 6th Ed. ISBN: 9780134441900 | ✔ | $150 | All |
| Subtotal of required materials | $379 |
Material costs are subject to change.
This program has no admission requirements. You may start your admissions application at any time.
The OTECH Culinary Arts program has rolling start dates throughout the year. If you are interested in enrolling in the program, please review the application deadlines and program start dates below to ensure a smooth application process.
| Enroll By | Start Week |
|---|---|
| 07/30/2026 | 08/10/2026 |
| 08/13/2026 | 08/24/2026 |
| 09/03/2026 | 09/14/2026 |
| 09/17/2026 | 09/28/2026 |
| 10/01/2026 | 10/12/2026 |
| 10/15/2026 | 10/26/2026 |
| 10/29/2026 | 11/09/2026 |
| 11/19/2026 | 12/07/2026 |
| 12/17/2026 | 01/11/2027 |
| 01/14/2027 | 01/25/2027 |
| 01/28/2027 | 02/08/2027 |
| 02/18/2027 | 03/01/2027 |
| 03/04/2027 | 03/15/2027 |
| 03/25/2027 | 04/12/2027 |
| 04/15/2027 | 04/26/2027 |
| 04/29/2027 | 05/10/2027 |
| 05/13/2027 | 05/24/2027 |
| 05/27/2027 | 06/07/2027 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts Core (Credits: 20) | |||
| TECA 1000 | Sanitation and Safety | 1 | $100 |
| TECA 1010 | Introduction to Culinary Arts | 1 | $100 |
| TECA 1020 | Culinary Math | 1 | $100 |
| TECA 1100 | Culinary I | 3 | $300 |
| TECA 1110 | Culinary Techniques | 3 | $300 |
| TECA 1200 | Soups, Stocks, and Sauces | 3 | $300 |
| TECA 1330 | Breakfast Foods | 2 | $200 |
| TECA 1400 | Garde Manger – Cold Kitchen | 3 | $300 |
| TECA 1500 | Baking I | 3 | $300 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts Electives (Credits: 10) | |||
| TECA 1210 | World Cuisine | 2 | $200 |
| TECA 1300 | Hors d'oeuvres | 2 | $200 |
| TECA 1310 | Brunch | 2 | $200 |
| TECA 1420 | Garde Manger II | 3 | $300 |
| TECA 1520 | Pies and Pastries | 2 | $200 |
| TECA 1530 | Cakes and Frostings | 2 | $200 |
| TECA 1540 | Custards and Frozen Desserts | 2 | $200 |
| TECA 1620 | Advanced Yeast Breads | 2 | $200 |
| TECA 1840 | Food Purchasing and Budgets | 2 | $200 |
| TECA 1930 | Culinary Arts Special Projects | 1 | $100 |
| TECA 1940 | Culinary Arts Externship | 1 | $100 |
Upon completion of the Culinary Arts program, students will be prepared to receive their state-approved food safety management certification.
Jose is the coordinator of the Culinary Arts program. He graduated from Ogden-Weber Technical College’s Culinary Arts program and returned to the department after many years of industry experience. As Chef Manager of a healthcare facility for eight years, he earned multiple national awards for food quality. Jose’s experience and expertise shine as he oversees the Campus Grille, instructs and works with students on daily production and progress projects, and manages the in-house catering functions. His broad background and experience enrich the instruction he provides and support the physical and technical aspects of running the department.
Office Hours
M-F 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location
Student Union 105
jose.rodriguez@otech.edu
801-627-8357