Culinary Technical Diploma

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.

Career Area
Hospitality and Tourism
Type
Technical Diploma
Program Number
31-316-1
Availability
In-Person
  • Technical Diploma
  • 4 Terms 
  • 48 Credits
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • Starts fall/spring
  • Accelerated part-time program

The Technical Diploma program is designed for those wishing to enter the culinary field.

Career Outlook

Culinary Technical Diploma

Median Income: $34,792.00*

Potential Job Titles

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Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.

Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables. Excludes "Fast Food Cooks" (35-2011).

Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods. Pastry chefs in restaurants and hotels are included with "Chefs and Head Cooks" (35-1011).

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the Lakeshore District.

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

  • Submit online application
  • Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire 
  • Complete Get Started at Lakeshore appointment
    • Application Check-in
    • College Orientation Overview
  • Complete and meet Academic Preparedness Requirements prior to 1st Time Program Registration

Program Cost

  • Tuition Cost: $10,827.19
  • Book Cost: $1,032.00
  • Supply Cost: $183.00
  • Program Total: $12,042.19

Some of Lakeshore College's programs may reach enrollment capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. For more information, visit the High Demand Program Information page.

Accelerated part-time program.

Faculty Bios

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Amanda Weber

I certainly have a passion for this industry and love sharing with you how to take your Culinary degree to the next level!

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Benjamin Reynolds

I believe we should never stop learning, especially in the Culinary field. To share my passion for hospitality and food service is an absolute dream come true. 

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