Virginia College

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Students in our Culinary Arts program will learn how to turn their love for food into an exciting career as they gain practical experience in our state-of-the-art culinary laboratories. Experienced culinary professionals will work with individuals to teach the hands-on skills and secrets used in preparing the world's greatest cuisines. Courses and experiential learning will prepare graduates to create a variety of world cuisines and gain practical skills to handle kitchen and restaurant management strategies.

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After earning a diploma in our Pastry Arts program graduates are prepared to seek entry-level positions such as line cooks in restaurants and bakeries. Learners will practice hands-on preparation of fundamental pastry and bread-baking techniques as they prepare desserts, pastry arts, and decorate cakes and other culinary treats. Along with hands-on baking skills, graduates will also be gaining valuable business training essential for operating within a bakery. Students will study for and take the National Restaurant Association ServSafe written test and will receive a certificate of ServSafe Manager after passing the test to enhance their credentials.