Restaurant industry leaders recognize that the Culinary Arts program at South Seattle College provides outstanding culinary arts training. The program is a member of the prestigious International Association of Culinary Professionals and offers internships and training at partner institutions in Spain, Italy, Ireland, China and France. The department works closely with the hospitality industry to develop innovative, realistic programs that provide students with skills needed for successful employment.<br>Culinary Arts students learn the food production skills necessary to operate multifaceted food service operations on campus. A Food Court features a cafeteria with classic and contemporary menus, a short order grill, grab-and-go items, and a delicatessen. Two waited-service dining rooms, Cafe Alki and Alhadeff Grill, feature cooked-to-order menus with preparation typical of upscale restaurants in the Northwest. Food management classes train students in inventory control, operations analysis, purchasing, production, supervision, and personnel management. Students prepare for careers in dining room service, food production, and supervision for hotel, restaurant, catering and institutional food service operations.