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For over 25 years, the Culinary Arts program at SLCC has been preparing students to become food service professionals.

Located at the Miller Campus, the Culinary Arts building is a free-standing facility which includes a large dynamic kitchen with modern equipment, and multiple classrooms. The beautiful facility includes more than 10,000 square feet of training space including a demonstration kitchen, gas and electric kitchens, refrigerator, dry storage space, and dining room.

Upon graduation from the SLCC Culinary Institute, you will receive an Associate Science degree in Hospitality Management.

By successfully completing SLCC's program, students earn an Associates of Science (AS) degree.

In addition to learning hospitality management skills such as hospitality management, event planning and hotel management, students also receive thorough training in the business side of the industry. Courses are available in supervision and training, purchasing, marketing essentials, finance and accounting. The program combines practical and theoretical educational outcomes.

The Hospitality Management program requires a minimum of five semesters at full-time equivalency to complete the curriculum as outlined in the program catalog.

Inquire with the Associate Dean's office for more details.

Tuition and fees are based on the SLCC resident/non-resident tuition schedule, plus the purchase of uniforms and tools as required per course guidelines. If students select any culinary or baking courses as electives, they will be expected to adhere to the uniform policy. Otherwise, a pair of black slacks, white button-down dress shirt, black dress shoes, and a basic black tie will be required for special events.

The majority of scholarship applications become available in January and February for the following academic year. For more information see the Financial Aid web site. Or if you are interested in contributing to or establishing a scholarship fund, see the SLCC Development Office web site.

Yes, all students enrolled in the Hospitality Management Program have the opportunity to participate in SkillsUSA.

Our highly trained and credentialed full time and adjunct faculty bring decades of experience to the academic classroom and kitchen spaces. Their passion and dedication to their craft inspires their students to become professionals in the hospitality industry. The curriculum developed by the faculty focuses on foundational skills and current trends in the industry.

All HOSP and CHEF courses are taught at the SLCC Culinary Institute, which is located in the CART building at the Miller Campus. The Miller Campus was donated to Salt Lake Community College by the late Larry H. Miller. Some courses have options of online or livestream modalities.

The Culinary Arts building is a free-standing facility which includes a large dynamic kitchen with modern equipment, and multiple classrooms. The beautiful facility includes more than 10,000 square feet of training space including a demonstration kitchen, gas and electric kitchens, refrigerator, dry storage space, and dining room.

Other classes may be taken at alternate SLCC campuses pending scheduling availability.

Educational suggestions for high school subjects include mathematics, business math, marketing and art design including three dimensional.

Concurrent enrollment offers an opportunity for students to earn college credit towards a culinary arts degree while in high school. Please refer to the program catalog and Transfer / Articulation information. For questions, please contact us directly.