Culinary Arts




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The EVIT Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs are the only high school culinary and baking programs in Arizona accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation.

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For announcements and updates about the EVIT Culinary Arts program, text EVIT to 855-998-3848.

 DESCRIPTION
The Culinary Arts program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills required for food production and service occupations in commercial foodservice establishments. The program includes instruction in the technical knowledge and skills required for planning, selecting, storing, purchasing, preparing and serving quality food products, nutritive values, safety and sanitation procedures, use of commercial equipment, serving techniques, and management of food establishments. Throughout the program, students will develop advanced critical thinking, applied academic and career development, life and employability skills, business, economic, and leadership skills required for culinary arts occupations. *Note: This is a dual enrollment program. For more information, please visit the Dual Enrollment page.
 CAREER CONNECTION
License or Certification Information: ServSafe Food Protection Manager, Certified Fundamentals Cook (CFC) 
Career Pathway: Banquet Cook, Prep Cook, Server, Chef, Restaurant Management
Occupational Profile:
 https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9051.00
 PROGRAM & COURSE INFORMATION
Program Courses & Course Sequence

Culinary I - 1 semester - 1.5 credits

Culinary II - 1 semester - 1.5 credits

Culinary III - 2 semesters - 3  credits

Pre/Co Requisite 6 high school credits (required) and a 2.0 GPA (recommended)
Length of Program 2 - 4 Semesters
College Credit College credit may be available

ADE Program Standards

 https://www.azed.gov/cte/ca/
Technology Requirements Computer access with Windows OS, Adobe Reader, webcam, microphone and anti-virus protection.
Supply Fees Year 1 - estimated supply fee $191
Year 2 - estimated supply fee $96

Adult Tuition*
Blended Programs

Year 1 - $4,885.00

Year 2 - $4,885.00
*This program does not qualify for Federal Financial Aid. Affordable payment plans are available. This program is not approved under COE Accreditation, and is not eligible for post-secondary credit.

Start Date  End Date  Days  Times Campus 
July 24, 2023 May 22, 2024 Monday - Friday, Daily (morning) 8:00am - 10:35am Main, Apache Junction
July 24, 2023 May 22, 2024 Monday - Friday, Daily (afternoon) 12:00pm - 2:35pm Main, Apache Junction
 *Note: Classes scheduled at Apache Junction are offered according to the high school schedule, which varies from the traditional EVIT  schedule. Students interested in attending this program at Apache Junction will be informed of their schedule options at the time of  admissions

        

Get started! Enroll in the EVIT Culinary Arts program. For announcements and updates about the EVIT Culinary Arts program, text EVIT to 855-998-3848.