Accredited by the American Culinary Federation—the standard of excellence for chefs—this program prepares you for a rewarding culinary career and continued education in the food industry.
Why Consider Culinary Technical Diploma?
- You are passionate about cooking and baking.
- Building a strong foundation for a career in the food industry is important to you.
- This is an excellent first step in a culinary education or an opportunity to elevate your existing skills.
- You are creative and want to be part of the constantly evolving world of food.
Why Learn at Lakeshore?
- Train in our state-of-the-art facility, custom designed for educational purposes.
- Get hands-on training with faculty who bring real-world experience in addition to subject matter expertise.
- Start in fall or spring.
- Graduate workforce-ready and prepared to complete our Culinary Arts associate degree in just two more semesters.
- Because of our low student-to-faculty ratio, you'll get to know faculty and fellow students.
What It Takes
- Passion for cooking and baking
- Good time management skills
- Attention to detail
- A creative mind
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
Lakeshore College’s Culinary Technical Diploma 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.