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Learn the ropes and get a great job in the hospitality industry through Wake Tech's short-term, non-degree culinary and baking classes. The six- to eight-week courses provide high-quality, low-cost instruction that lead to industry certifications.

Also, look for specialty classes during the day on Mondays, featuring guest chefs and instruction on international cuisine (fee waiver and scholarship do not apply).

For more information about the program, contact Sameer Pawa at 919-866-6158 or [email protected].

Financial assistance available

Don't have enough money to pay for a course? Right now, Wake Tech's Propel program offers scholarships that cover the cost of registration and fees.

NOTE: The Propel Scholarship Application is currently closed and will reopen on July 1.

Culinary Courses

Specialty Breads For All Occasions

Course ID: SEF-3001Y3   |   Overview

Get ready to channel your inner bread baker. Bake, taste, and have fun exploring the world of baking! Learn how to bake and create fresh, mouthwatering specialty breads that will brighten any occasion. Our professional artisan bread baker will introduce you to a variety of recipes and techniques that will give you the confidence in bread baking and challenge you to learn more about professional bread baking than you ever thought possible.

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

International Cuisine

Course ID: SEF-3001AW3   |   Overview

Learn how to prepare and present foods from a variety of world cuisines. This course emphasizes indigenous ingredients and customs, nutritional concerns, and cooking techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare a variety of international and domestic menus. Click on the detail section for the featured Chef of the Week and cuisine offered.

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Beginning Artisan Bread Baking

Course ID: CUL-3075C3   |   Overview

Would you like to have a career in the food service industry – making bread? This hands-on course will help you get there! You'll learn how to turn flour, water, salt, and yeast into dough that bakes properly and results in a perfect crust and crumb. You'll learn processes and methods, from pre-fermentation to mixing and shaping dough into the perfect loaf, and build the fundamental skills to hand craft bread for an artisan bakery, café, or high-volume restaurant. The course also covers baking terminology, safe food handling (ServSafe), proper equipment use, and attitude development for work in a kitchen environment. You'll be ready to work on day one!

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

ServSafe Fundamentals

Course ID: CUL-3072A3   |   Overview

Learn the principles of safety and sanitation in the food service industry. In North Carolina, a restaurant or food service establishment can receive a two-point deduction on its health inspection grade. NC regulations now require all establishments to have a manager on duty who is ServSafe®- certified! Employees must score 75% or higher on the ServSafe® Manager exam and fulfill NC Food Code requirements for certification.

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Certified Fundamental Beginners Baking and Pastry Arts

Course ID: CUL-3340A3   |   Overview

Start your career in the Baking industry with this fundamental baking and pastry arts course. Learn the science, techniques, and trends of baking. Discover the basic principles on how to prepare quick breads, cakes, cookies, custards, pastries, and cake decorating. This "hands-on" course includes a comprehensive overview of entry level career opportunities. Emphasis is placed on safe food/equipment handling, nutrition, recipe conversion, measurements, terminology, flavorings and related topics. Students will obtain a Certified Fundamentals Pastry Cook through American Culinary Federation upon successful completion of course along with ServSafe Certification.

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Basic Culinary Arts & Restaurant Fundamentals Certification

Course ID: CUL-3340B3   |   Overview

Would you like to build skills for work in the culinary/restaurant industry? If so, this course is for you.
This course introduces the fundamental concepts, skills, and techniques in basic cookery. Emphasis is placed on safe food/equipment handling, nutrition, recipe conversion, measurements, terminology, classical knife cuts, flavorings/seasonings, stocks/sauces/soups, and related topics. Upon completing this hands-on class, students should be able to exhibit the basic cooking skills used in the food service industry and build self-confidence to work in a commercial environment.

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
312285 05/19/25 - 08/11/25 Public Safety Education Campus 450.00 8 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to the World of Culinary & Baking Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Course ID: CUL-3075H3   |   Overview

Te gustaría desarrollar habilidades para trabajar en la industria culinaria y horneado de pan? Si es así, ¡este curso es para ti! Aprende cómo opera la industria alimentaria en un entorno empresarial, las técnicas de servicio de alimentos, la seguridad alimentaria y otros conceptos básicos de producción de alimentos. Esta clase te ayudará a desarrollar la confianza en ti mismo para trabajar en un entorno comercial. La capacitación práctica es parte del curso y, al finalizar, estarás preparado para trabajar en restaurantes, panaderías, cafeterías, hoteles, empresas de catering y centros de salud. Al finalizar con éxito, los estudiantes obtendrán 3 certificados reconocidos por la industria para agregar a su currículum.

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
312154 08/09/25 - 12/06/25 Public Safety Education Campus 492.00 12 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

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