LET’S GET COOKING
Get on the path to a fast-paced, delicious career in Culinary Arts.
The travel and tourism industry is the Lowcountry’s number one economic driver, and restaurants and resorts desperately need a locally trained workforce. Answer their call.
This new certificate program focuses on the general study of cooking and related culinary arts. Get the training you need to land a variety of jobs within the food service industry. You’ll have the skills you need to provide professional chef and related cooking services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments.
The 24-credit-hour curriculum features 8 hands-on classes in and out of the kitchen. Courses include instruction in food preparation; cooking techniques; equipment operation and maintenance; sanitation and safety; communication skills; applicable regulations; and principles of food service management.
Plus, this program is eligible for the S.C. Wins Scholarship, which can pay up to $65 per credit hour.


Quick Facts
HANDS-ON
Get hands-on training from some of the finest chefs in the world.
IN-DEMAND
500 new culinary jobs are expected annually in the Lowcountry.
FAST TRACK!
Finish the program in just one year.
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ACCREDITATION
Technical College of the Lowcountry is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Technical College of the Lowcountry.
ENROLL NOW!
Enroll now for classes at TCL’s brand new Culinary Institute of the South. Plus, general education courses can be completed at any campus or online.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“TCL IS ELEVATING CULINARY ARTS AS A PROFESSION AND AS AN INDUSTRY HERE IN THE LOWCOUNTY.”
Chef Miles Huff
Dean
FAQS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Program Cost
Tuition: 24 credits x $200 per credit = $4,800.
Remember, this is before S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance and other financial aid, which could drop your costs by more than half. In fact, after financial aid, many TCL students attend for free.
*Based on Fall 2021 in-state, in-service-area tuition. Your actual cost may differ. Does not include fees, books and other costs. Qualifications vary.
The Career
Employment of chefs and head cooks is projected to grow 6 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations. Population and income growth will result in greater demand for high-quality dishes at a variety of dining venues.
Consumers also are continuing to demand healthier meals made from scratch in restaurants, in cafeterias, in grocery stores, and by catering services. To ensure high-quality dishes, these establishments are increasingly hiring experienced chefs to oversee food preparation.
The S.C. mean wage for chefs and head cooks is $46,990, according to 2020 reports from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Is this program right for you?
The program is a great fit for those who:
• Are creative and innovative.
• Have physical stamina to endure long shifts while standing.
• Have great time-management skills.
• Can handle hectic and fast-paced work environments.
Program Dean
Instructors
Jacqueline Orak
Culinary Arts & Hospitality Department Chair / Instructor
843-305-8527
Culinary Institute of the South, Rm 204
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