The RRCC Culinary Arts Program offers an apprenticeship program which is an on-the-job training program combined with technical classroom instruction. This program combines an Associate of Applied Science degree with 6000-hour (3 Year) European-style Dual registered apprenticeship. Students study the classical foundations of modern cuisine as well as a broad scope of business courses designed to prepare individuals for the challenges of today’s food service industry, while getting paid for each hour worked.
- Develop real world skills based on job experience
- Create career paths with long term financial security
- Provide full time employment
- Create documented skills
- Develop a personal philosophical base that builds ideals for a successful culinary career
- Develop professional work ethics through a commitment to the apprenticeship program
- "Earn while you learn" philosophy
- Earn progressively higher wages over the term of training
- Experience long term financial benefits
- Receive nationally and internationally recognized credentials upon completion
- Develop documented skills that are transferable
- Develop a personal sense of pride and professionalism necessary for success in the hospitality industry
- Three year culinary education
- Lab and classroom construction that compliments work instruction
- Offered Associates of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts, transferable to 4 year institutions and higher
- Personal chef, Pastry chef, Restaurant chef
- Full Service Restaurants
- Food and Beverage Managers
- Hotels
- Culinary Educators
- Research and Development
- Hospitals, Retirement Centers, Corporations as chefs
- Food Critics and Writers
- Food Stylists
Culinary Arts Orientations
7/7/25
5:00PM - 6:00PM
REA 2305
8/4/25
5:00PM - 6:00PM
REA 2305
Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.
Red Rocks Community College offers courses in Arvada, Lakewood and online as well as hybrid courses.
In collaboration with Colorado 4-year schools, Colorado has developed a statewide guaranteed transfer program to create a seamless transfer.
Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.