Culinary Arts: Mission & Goals

The mission of the Virginia Western Community College Culinary Program is to:

• Equip the students with the needed skills to enter into the culinary industry.
• Prepare the students to be professionals at all times.
• Create lasting relationships with local businesses and citizens of the Roanoke Region, to promote economic vitality of the area.

The mission can be achieved through adherence to the following goals:

• Teaching professionalism daily; leading by example.
• Creating partnerships with local, charitable organizations, to give students opportunity to hone skills.
• Teaching the demands of the food service industry in a realistic manner.
• Commitment to upholding the high standards of the food service industry.
• Creating an atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Encourage students to continue their education.
• Garnering mutual respect.