Skip to Content Skip to Navigation
Students in a kitchen

Culinary Arts, C.C.C.

Program Snapshot
Academic CredentialCertificate
Total Credit Hours35
Academic PathwayBusiness, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
AdvisorPaul Ashman, CEPC
Associate Professor, Culinary Management
850.769.1551, ext. 5852
pashman@gulfcoast.edu

AdvisorDenise Crider
Chef Instructor
850.769.1551, ext 2848
dcrider@gulfcoast.edu

Academic Program Support SpecialistJordan Hale
850.872.3838
jhale2@gulfcoast.edu

P. Ashman's faculty page

D. Crider's faculty page

Visit the Business & Technology Website

Culinary Arts, Certificate

Turn Your Passion Into the Career You Always Wanted!

The Culinary Arts Certificate program is a great way to fast-track your entry or advancement into the exciting world of the culinary arts.  This 35 credit hour program features hands-on training in our state-of-the-art facility.  Our classes are taught by professional chefs and have low student-to-teacher ratios.  Whether just starting out, or looking to hone your skills to move up in the hospitality world, the Culinary Arts Certificate program covers all of the bases. 

The program credits fully apply to our accredited Culinary Management AS degree program for those students wishing to earn their degree.

Student sprinkling Cheese

Culinary Arts Course Requirements

FOS2201, Food Service Sanitation and Safety
HUN1001, Survey of Nutrition
FSS1202C, Basic Food Preparation
FSS1063C, Food Specialties -Baking
HFT1000, Introduction to Hotel-Restaurant Management
FSS2065L, Food Specialties -Pastry
FSS1105, Food Purchasing
FSS2380, Practicum I - Restaurant
FSS2381, Practicum  II - Kitchen
FSS1248L, Food Spec.-Garde Manger I
FSS2240L, Food Spec -World Cuisines
HFT2264C, Banquet & Convention Management

What will you do with a Culinary Arts Certificate?

In this field, people find careers as:

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Cooks, Private Household
Cooks, Restaurant
Cooks, Short Order
Food Preparation Workers

Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:

University of Florida
Florida State University - Panama City
University of Central Florida
Who is Eligible for the Culinary Arts Program?
If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program. If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.
Why Choose Gulf Coast State College to Earn Your Degree?
You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state. With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve. More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others.
Instructor Teaching

Are you ready to Get Started?

Apply to GCSC

Visit the Gulf Coast admissions page to learn more about the application process.

Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.

APPLY NOW

Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships

There are many options available to help you pay for college. Find out more about  scholarships and financial aid at Gulf Coast State College.

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

Register for Classes

Check out the class registration dates and plan your schedule today.

REGISTER

Gulf Coast State College does not discriminate against any person in its programs, activities, policies or procedures on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, marital status, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. All questions or inquiries regarding compliance with laws relating to non-discrimination and all complaints regarding sexual misconduct or discrimination, may be directed to Lee Wood, Executive Director, Human Resources/Title II/504/Title IX Coordinator and Employment Equity Officer, Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. US Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32401.