Culinary Arts
Degrees Available:
Certificate, Associate of Applied Science
Career Opportunities
Facilities and Instructors
Admissions Requirements
Contact Information
Come Visit The Borealis Bistro, run by the
Culinary Arts Program.
About the Program
In general, cooks and bakers usually learn the skills of their occupation by on-the-job training. However, a knowledge of business skills and a proficiency in mathematics can also prove invaluable to bakers, cooks, and especially to chefs. Our program offers sound basic training and an externship program with local food service employers, so students can "earn while they learn" and gain practical experience, a distinct advantage when seeking entry-level opportunities in the culinary field.
TVC's Culinary Arts Program is a certificate or two-year degree program that stresses "hands on" learning along with food service operations, principles, and theories. Possessing the necessary skills, knowledge, and training is important in the competition for top jobs. Employers are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of prior training. The purpose of the program is to prepare students for entry-level management, line and pre-cooks, and second and third-level apprentice bakers.Class sizes are small, so students will receive individual help and attention, which makes a huge difference in the quality of education. The faculty has years of experience in the culinary industry, which means students learn from the very best!
Career Opportunities
The Alaska Department of Labor predicts that the service industries will be the fastest growing market by the year 2010. Positions within the culinary arts field are expected to be at the top of the “in demand” jobs in Alaska. The demand will be especially high in Fairbanks, where new hotels and restaurants offer many opportunities for employment. The culinary arts program at TVC traditionally has a 100 percent success rate for its graduates!
Employment is not limited to restaurants. Students from the program have gone on to careers working in kitchens in mining camps and on the North Slope or working and operating their own catering companies. Students bring the motivation and willingness to learn, and the instructors will supply them with the training and education they need for successful careers in the culinary arts industry.
Facilities and Instructors
The program is housed at the TVC Hutchison Center, located in the Hutchison Institute of Technology. The center is within walking distance of the main UAF campus.The center has recently undergone extensive renovations and now features a state-of-the-art kitchen facility to ensure that students learn skills on equipment that is current with today’s restaurants. The instructors have years of experience in the culinary arts industry, and they are happy to pass their knowledge on to you!
Admissions Requirements
Students who wish to gain admission into the Culinary Arts program must submit a UAF Undergraduate Application for Admission, available at the Tanana Valley Campus Center, TVC Hutchison Center, or the UAF Office of Admissions located in Signers' Hall. The application is also available online at http://www.uaf.edu/admissions/index.html.
To be accepted into a degree program at the Tanana Valley Campus, students must be at least 18 years old, and have a high school diploma or GED. Students are advised to take the COMPASS or ASSET exam, which tests English and math skills. The test is free and is offered at the TVC Student Assistance Center Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information contact our Student Assistance office at 455-2800.
Once accepted into the program, students will be assigned to an academic advisor who will work with them to help them select their classes. In addition, the Student Assistance Center at the TVC location on Barnette Street offers counseling and assistance with financial aid, tutoring, college "survival" skills, and more. At the Tanana Valley Campus, the Faculty and Staff will help guide students on the road to success!
Contact Information :
Frank Davis, Program Coordinator
Phone: 455-2903
Email: fffud@uaf.edu
Laura Lee Potrikus, Administrative Assistant
Phone: 455-2906
Email: fnllp@uaf.edu
General Culinary Program Email:
Email: fycah@uaf.edu
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