Great Bay Community College offers an innovative Culinary Arts & Sustainable Foodways Program that integrates culinary arts with sustainability, advocacy, and critical thinking about the role of chefs in our food systems. The program provides an intensive 12-week, 180-hour training that goes beyond traditional cooking instruction, immersing students in the complex world of sustainable food production. Students learn essential culinary techniques from local chef instructors, mastering skills in cooking, butchery, bread baking, and pastry. The curriculum extends beyond the kitchen, featuring visits to local farms and fisheries that help participants understand the broader ecosystem of food distribution and sustainable agriculture. The program also includes nutrition and business training, expanding students' professional horizons. A unique externship component allows participants to gain hands-on experience in local restaurant kitchens, bridging classroom learning with real-world practice. Graduates emerge not just as skilled chefs, but as conscientious professionals ready to make a meaningful impact in the culinary world.
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NCCY100G |
Culinary Arts |
Non-Credit |