Associate in Science (AS) Culinary Arts: Classical/Modern Food Preparation and Restaurant Training

At CCC, you’ll learn the ins and outs of many different cuisines and styles hands-on in our amazing facilities. Our kitchen is new, beautiful and equipped with everything you’ll come across in a modern restaurant. Our teaching restaurant, Aqua Terra Grill, is an upscale, fine-dining experience lauded by the community. And our takeout counter Pronto is a popular destination for students looking for something tasty on-the-go.

Or would you rather be learning in Italy? Each year, a group of our students embark on a study abroad trip, to visit culinary schools and learn from instructors there. Maybe that could be you.

We even cater and host many special events, so that you can get a solid background in that area, too.

These aren’t merely cool experiences to expand your palate—they also broaden your skillset and put you in the running for a lot more jobs.

Because, at CCC, you won’t just become a top-notch chef, line cook, prep cook or steward. You’ll master all the skills you need to be successful in a commercial kitchen, like balancing your budget, planning major events and communicating effectively with your teammates.

It’s an incredible experience, sure. But it’s also a faster and far more thorough education than you’d get from simply working in a restaurant or taking cooking courses.

We even have a dedicated board of professional advisors, representing a wide range of employers, from local favorites to prestigious institutions like the Claremont Hotel & Spa, to make sure we stay current and industry-relevant.

And if, like many of our students, you are already working in a restaurant or other job, our co-op program will allow you to earn college credit for working. Our school day even ends early, so you can still make it to work in the evening.

So why not check out the program, see if we can help you pay for college or even get the ball rolling and apply now?

An Associate in Science Degree may be earned by completing a minimum of 60 units of degree credit coursework, including the major requirements and breadth requirements, with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must complete all courses for the major with a grade of C or better.