Introduction to Culinary Arts at Windward Community College campus offers students the opportunity to learn and work in the excellent facilities of Windward 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, baking, catering, and customer service.

Students practice job readiness skills and workplace expectations such as punctuality, initiative and problem solving.  Depending upon competencies attained, students may be recommended to enter the apprenticeship program at Kapi‘olani Community College, which follows the “earn as you learn” concept of instruction.

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)