Accredited by the American Culinary Federation—the standard of excellence for chefs—this program prepares you for a rewarding culinary career in food service, hospitality, and restaurant management.

Why Consider Culinary Arts?

• You are passionate about cooking and baking.
• You want a high-quality culinary education that covers both food preparation and restaurant management.
• You are creative and want to be part of the constantly evolving food service industry, with the potential to own your own business someday.

Why Learn at Lakeshore?

• Train in our state-of-the-art facility, custom designed for culinary education.
• Get hands-on training with faculty who bring real-world experience in addition to subject matter expertise.
• Because of our low student-to-faculty ratio, you'll get to know faculty and fellow students.
• Smoothly transfer your degree to your choice of several university partners to complete a bachelor's degree.

What It Takes

• Interest in all aspects of the food industry, from culinary skills and nutrition to managing finances
• Good time management and decision-making skills
• Ability to be creative and original
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure

Lakeshore College’s Culinary Arts program prepares students to obtain nationally recognized credentials to be employed and practice in the state of Wisconsin. However, the college does not guarantee its curriculum matches the full requirements for preparation, examination, or licensure in other states.