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At the award-winning Culinary Arts Academy, students step into a fast-paced, professional kitchen where creativity meets precision. Every day, they work side-by-side with industry experts: designing menus, executing multi-course meals, and delivering exceptional service to the public through Finesse: A Culinary Experience, our student-run fine dining restaurant. From intimate fine dining to large-scale catered events, students graduate ready to excel in the world’s largest and most diverse industry.
Students gain industry-ready expertise through:
- Expert Instruction from seasoned culinary professionals
- State-of-the-Art Facilities with a fully equipped commercial kitchen
- Student-Run Fine Dining Restaurant offering real-world service experience
- High-End Culinary Production including full-service catering, formal banquets, upscale dining, and special events
- Community Service Opportunities that build leadership and teamwork while giving back to the community
- Industry Certifications including ServSafe Food Manager
- College Articulation Opportunities for credit toward culinary or hospitality degrees
- Certificate of Achievement/Endorsement showcasing career readiness
- Scholarship Opportunities for postsecondary education
Program Sponsors
We would like to recognize the local businesses that support culinary education in Olathe.
