Culinary Arts
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The Randy Rayburn School of Culinary Arts at Nashville State will prepare you for a career as a chef or culinary professional in the dynamic cooking and baking industry. Learn to prepare casual and upscale cuisine for full-service, buffet, banquet, a la carte, and bakery operations. Develop the skills to run a successful kitchen to the business side of purchasing, cost control, sanitation, nutrition, and supervision. Earn your Culinary Arts A.A.S. or certificate and make your mark in this competitive, fun, and creative field.
Technical Certificate
Length
One year
COSTS
About $4,726 total in tuition and fees.
In addition to tuition and fees, you will be responsible for purchasing your own tools (such as knives) and appropriate chef's clothing for the food production kitchen. Other expenses may also be incurred, including ingredients needed to prepare recipes for projects or homework assigned outside of class.
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After Nashville State
After graduation, you will be prepared for the workforce. Find a career in a restaurant, hotel, or bakery. Ask Career Services for help.
Campus Availability: The majority of Culinary Arts courses are only offered on our Southeast campus, however some may be available online. To check current course offerings check class schedule.
Associate of Applied Science
Length
Two years
COSTS
About $9,490 total in tuition and fees.
In addition to tuition and fees you will be responsible for purchasing your own tools (such as knives) and appropriate chef's clothing for the food production kitchen. Other expenses may also be incurred, including ingredients needed to prepare recipes for projects or homework assigned outside of class.
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COURSE LIST
After Nashville State
Jump into a career as a chef, a kitchen manager, food service director, and so much more. Ask Career Services for help as you begin your career.
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Campus Availability: The majority of Culinary Arts courses are only offered on our Southeast campus, however some may be available online. Gen ed courses are available on all campuses and online. To check current course offerings check class schedule.
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An ACFCHEF Accredited Program
The Culinary Arts A.A.S. degree program is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. This nationally and locally recognized foundation knows that Nashville State Culinary Arts program prepares our students for success.
Our Culinary Partnerships
We are proud to partner with local and national companies. Consider these companies as potential employers and businesses that believe in a Nashville State culinary degree.
- Springer Mountain Farms
- Lipman
- Sysco
- Music City Center
- Gaylord Opryland
- Kickin' Coffee & Tea
- Dexter Russell Knives
- New Chefs
Credit for What You Know
You may be eligible to earn college credit based on the experience you already have.
This experience could come from your job, the military, and more.
CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
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