GHC Announces Non-Credit Culinary Arts Classes
Posted on: Sep, 6, 2024
This fall, the Community and Continuing Education program at Grays Harbor College will offer classes focused on cooking and the hospitality industry. The upcoming classes are not credit bearing. Most courses will be located in the state-of-the-art Culinary Arts labs in GHC’s new tulalW Student Center.
Candi Bachtell, who was previously the owner of Savory Faire Café in Montesano and has 37 years of experience in the culinary industry, has been working as a Culinary Arts Consultant for GHC and played an instrumental role in creating the upcoming slate of classes.
“Our goal is meeting the changing dynamics and needs of Grays Harbor and Pacific County’s citizen involvement in continuing education, our workforce, and businesses,” said Bachtell. “We also hope to have fun and bring people together over food.”
Guest Service Gold Certification
GHC’s non-credit culinary classes will begin this fall. The first class offered through GHC’s Community and Continuing Education Program is the Guest Service Gold Certification course, which takes place on September 21 from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm in the tulalW Student Center. This course is taught by David Faro of the National Restaurant Association.
The Guest Service Gold Certification course will equip participants with the skills and knowledge to provide exceptional guest service. Whether you work in hospitality, retail, or any customer-facing role, this certification is a valuable asset. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your customer service skills and stand out in your field with a National Restaurant Association certification.
Those interested in the Guest Service Gold Certification can sign up on Eventbrite or by emailing CE@ghc.edu. The cost is $60 per person (plus Eventbrite fees) and funding may be available.
Chefs in the Kitchen and Cuisine, Culture, Community Culinary Series
Beginning in October, GHC will host two series of non-credit culinary classes. The first series is Chefs in the Kitchen, which Bachtell describes as a “culinary journey celebrating the vibrant flavors and talents of our local community.” Classes in this series will cover knife skills, woodfire pizza and sauce making, cake making and decorating, perfecting pies, and two classes focused on coffee.
The second series planned for this fall is the Cuisine, Culture, and Community Series, which will cover Liberian cuisine, healthy and traditional Korean dishes, Cuban home cooking, Swedish baking, Polish pierogis, traditional South Indian Chicken Curry, breadmaking, and more. Bachtell hopes the Cuisine, Culture, and Community Series will, “illuminate the essence of our community, where stories intertwine with flavors and traditions are passed down through generations.”
For more information about the upcoming classes, watch ghc.edu and the College’s Facebook page.
Teach a Culinary Class this Winter!
GHC is looking for more community members to teach non-credit culinary classes at GHC this winter. Those interested in sharing their expertise in foods or hospitality are encouraged to email CE@ghc.edu. “You don’t need years of experience as an instructor or a teaching degree,” said Bachtell. “These classes are about community members sharing their expertise with other community members. We are looking for chefs and home cooks and bakers.”