Culinary Arts/Chef Training

The Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate program at SOWELA Technical Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Lake Charles, LA. The program is classified under CIP code 12.0503 in the culinary arts field and provides students with foundational and advanced skills in food preparation, kitchen management, and culinary techniques used in professional food service environments.

SOWELA Technical Community College also offers a shorter one- to two-year Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate for students seeking a faster pathway into the field. Additional programs at the school include Instrumentation Technology/Technician at both the one- to two-year and two- to four-year certificate levels, Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians at the two- to four-year level, and a Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General certificate. Students in the culinary program can expect hands-on training in cooking methods, food safety, and professional kitchen operations.