Welcome to the Culinary Arts programs at Seattle Central Community College

For more than 60 years, SCCC has been the Northwest's premier culinary school.

The food industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Graduates of our programs have endless opportunities in this creative and dynamic field. Seattle Central's culinary programs are the ideal place to start your career in this exciting industry on the right track and with a solid foundation.

Seattle Central's Culinary Arts and Pastry Arts programs provide an intensive, hands on course of study to prepare students for professional entry into the food service industry. The rigorous and comprehensive programs are taught by a highly skilled faculty in our five state of the art kitchen facilities. Our programs take a global look at cuisine and all aspects of pastry, baking, and Artisan breads.

We are proud to offer two exciting educational programs:

Culinary Arts
Training tomorrow's executive chefs - with an emphasis on international cuisine. This six-quarter, ACF-accredited program includes the unique "Chef-of-the-Day" course...

Specialty Desserts & Breads
An intensive five-quarter program specializing in plated desserts, coffeehouse delights and rustic breads. Includes the unique "Pastry Chef-of-the-Day" component...

Non Credit Classes

Mise en Place
Learn to put"everything in place" the chefs' way. Our series of cooking classes run the gamut from beginner techniques to pastry making to fabulous menus for special occasions.
Evening Cooking Classes