The Competitive nature of the hospitality industry requires the highest standards. The Culinary Arts Program at South Seattle Community College is consistency ranked among the top programs in the country by the National Restaurant Association
The Culinary Arts Program at South Seattle Community College is consistently ranked among the top training programs in the country by the National Restaurant Association. Our students have won awards at various state and national competitions.
With culinary skills, many students find work in restaurants, the hotel industry, pastry and specialty shops, cruise lines and resorts, bakery and candy companies, catering services, institutional food service operations, and for themselves.

The division works closely with industry leaders to develop program content. Progressive, innovative instruction in production and service surroundings is the basis for the program's renowned success.
Our programs are accredited by the American Culinary Federation Educational Institute Accrediting Commission

Students operate multiple food outlets as part of their training:
* A Food Court with a cafeteria line/deli/grill

* A casual dining café
* A formal dining room
* A retail Pastry Shop

Job placement is consistently between 95 and 100 percent for all graduates.

program home
pastry/baking
retail outlets
currents
informtion
food and wine