Introduction to Culinary Arts at Honolulu Community College campus offers students the opportunity to learn and work in the excellent facilities at Honolulu Community College.  The program covers the fundamentals of cooking including safety, sanitation, and basic knife handling skills.  Introduction to Culinary Arts (ICA) covers the theory and principles of bulk cookery, short order cooking, pantry/salad making, sandwich making, baking, catering and customer service.  Students in this program have the opportunity to simulate actual working conditions by preparing and training in the Honolulu Community College cafeteria.

Students practice job readiness skills and workplace expectations such as punctuality, initiative and problem solving.  The program covers the basic training and functions of workstations including prep work, deli sandwiches, short order, stewarding, and cashiering.

Integrated Academics (IA) complement ETC’s Trades programs by offering students academic support to function effectively in their training programs.  Instructors provide classroom instruction and directed lab activities in Math and language skills to enhance students’ success and employment potential.  After successfully completing Integrated Academics, students will be able to use vocabulary, perform Math calculations, and apply Math and language strategies to solve problems relevant to their trade.

For early withdrawal, refer to Refund Section.

One uniform tunic, pants, apron, chef hat, and books included (books loaned to DOE/COP student); student must provide own covered shoes; knives are loaned.

*Student/Sponsoring agency may provide its own insurance coverage (refer to Admission Requirement Section)