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10/07/2025
Hands-on learning is what culinary education is all about!
Our students are hard at work in the kitchen — experimenting, taking notes, and exploring the science behind how vegetables cook, change color, and transform with different techniques.
From observation to application, every lesson builds their foundation as future chefs.
10/03/2025
Every great dish starts with the basics!
Our Culinary Arts students learn that attention to detail — from washing and prepping fresh greens to perfecting plating — is what separates a good chef from a great one.
At First Coast Technical College, students gain real-world kitchen experience every day, preparing them for success in professional kitchens.
Ready to start your culinary journey? Join our program and turn your passion into a career!
10/02/2025
From farm to table — and all right here on campus!
Our Culinary Arts students are cooking with the freshest ingredients thanks to our Agriculture & Nursery Management program. Students grow, harvest, and deliver beautiful produce straight from our fields to our kitchen — a true hands-on learning experience from soil to plate!
10/01/2025
Our Culinary Arts students are busy in the kitchen mastering knife skills, prepping fresh ingredients, and building the foundation for delicious dishes.
At First Coast Technical College, we don’t just teach recipes — we teach real-world culinary skills that prepare students for success in the food industry.
Ready to start your journey from classroom to kitchen? Enroll today and cook up your future with us!
09/09/2025
It's Taco Tuesday in the student center. Here are last week's beef barbacoa tacos. What are we cooking up today? Make a guess....
09/09/2025
Food science is fun. Last week we observed how different Ph levels affect vegetables. We tested texture as well as color and the results speak for themselves.
09/08/2025
Take a peek at some of our more advanced baking techniques. Who wants to learn how to make a perfect souffle or beautiful focaccia art?
09/04/2025
Knife skills are an important foundational skill and one of the starting points in the kitchen for our students.
08/29/2025
Welcome to First Coast Technical College Professional Hospitality and Culinary Arts!
We’re excited to share our kitchen with you — from behind-the-scenes looks at student creations, to tips from our chefs, to upcoming events you won’t want to miss.
Whether you dream of becoming a professional chef or just love the art of food, this is your place to be inspired. Follow along and see what’s cooking!
First up: Tell us your favorite dish to make at home in the comments!
Located in Saint Augustine Florida, Affordable Tuition, Hands-on Training and Internship Opportunities at some of the finest restaurants| 1-Year Program
08/19/2025
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