Degree and certificate programs
Chefs • Bakers • Caterers • Restaurant Managers • Hotel Supervisors
Prepare for a career with the second largest private-sector employer in the United States. LLCC’s Hospitality and Culinary Arts programs offer students the same learning experience at a fraction of the cost of other culinary schools. Classes are small and taught by skilled industry professionals and/or chefs in a state-of-the-art facility. Students experience operating a real restaurant/kitchen in LLCC’s own Bistro Verde Cafe, which is open to the public.
Degrees & Certs
LLCC offers the following associate degree and certificate programs to successfully equip you for a career in the fields of hospitality and culinary arts.
Additional credentials
- Food Service Manager Certification by ServSafe – embedded in HSP 215
- Food Handler Certification by ServSafe – embedded in CLA 100
- Food Allergen Training by ServSafe – embedded in HSP 116
- Alcohol Training by ServSafe – embedded in HSP 145
- National Restaurant Association Certified Restaurant Professional*
- National Restaurant Association Certified Restaurant Supervisor*
* In addition to related coursework, must provide record of qualifying hours worked in the industry to be eligible to take the exam.
Job Outlook
Cost
For fall 2024, spring 2025 and summer 2025, culinary arts (CLA) classes, except CLA 100 and CLA 260, have a tuition rate of $210 per credit hour for in-district residents. Hospitality (HSP) classes, CLA 100, CLA 260 and all other classes in the program have a standard in-district rate of $140 per credit hour. Get more information on tuition and fees.
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Getting Started
Questions and tours
Questions about hospitality and culinary programs? Looking to schedule a tour or learn how to hire our graduates? Contact Sheridan Lane, director, culinary program and operations, at 217-786-2494.
Attend an upcoming information session to learn more and get on a path to a great career in hospitality and culinary arts! Events will be held at the Workforce Careers Center on LLCC's main campus in Springfield. Upcoming dates include: Tuesday, Jan. 28, 9-11 a.m.; and Tuesday, Feb. 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Ready to enroll?
Schedule a meeting with Darla! Grab 45 minutes with us, and we will work with you to understand our programs, admission requirements and steps to enroll! These well-paying careers need trained workers now and in the future. Contact Darla Cochran, workforce enrollment specialist, at 217-786-2407.
Note: After booking, you will receive an email and text confirmation. Please make sure to check your email spam/junk folders for the confirmation. Depending on your spam filter settings, your conformation may have been delivered there.
Classes
Explore available hospitality classes and culinary classes in the course schedule. Students need to consult with program director/enrollment specialist before registering.
Bistro Verde café
Join us at Bistro Verde, LLCC's student run café! In the fall enjoy Bistro-to-Go with takeout soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, coffee drinks and smoothies. In the spring, we offer a full-service dining experience with meals prepared and served by LLCC culinary and hospitality students. Visit the Bistro Verde page for instructions on ordering.
More culinary offerings
Lincoln Land Community College also offers non-credit community education cooking and baking classes, as well as Bistro Verde dinners, through Community Education.
