Culinary Arts
Looking for an exciting career in a rapidly growing industry that offers advancement, rewards and a lot of flavor and spice? Then Rend Lake College’s Culinary Arts program definitely hits the spot.
Articulation
Articulation agreements document a pathway between Rend Lake College and the following schools for the academic program(s) listed.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Hospitality and Tourism Administration
Headlines
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RLC Culinary Arts takes a top prize at HamCo Food and Brew Fest
INA, IL (March 4, 2022) -- The Rend Lake College Culinary Arts program was recently awarded a top prize in a regional contest. The students received a first place medal in the Entree category of the Hamco Food & Brew Fest, which was held on Feb. 26. The winning dish was pork carnitas tacos topped with cilantro-lime slaw and spicy fruit pico de gallo. The Rend Lake College Culinary Arts program... -
Culinary Arts Showcase to feature "The Cuisine of Western Europe"
Take a tour of one of the tastiest places on the planet, when Rend Lake College culinary arts students prepare and serve “The Cuisine of Western Europe.” The annual Culinary Arts Warrior Showcase will be held Thursday and Friday evenings from March 25 through April 30. Reservations are now being taken by phone for this three-course meal featuring foods from several different countries, such as... -
RLC Culinary Arts earns high marks at Hamco Food & Brew Fest
MCLEANSBORO, Ill. (March 3, 2020) — The smoked briskets sliders Rend Lake College entered into the Hamco Food & Brew Fest competition weren’t just good — they were the fan’s favorite entry. Culinary Arts Lead Associate Professor Robert Wilson, representing RLC’s Culinary Arts Program, competed in the annual event organized by the Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce last month in McLeansboro. Wilson... -
Continental cuisine on the menu at annual Warrior Showcase
UPDATE — Due to ongoing health concerns with COVID-19, this event has been canceled. RLC is committed to the safety of students, faculty, staff and the public and is working to limit large gatherings during this time. For up-to-date information on the college’s plan moving forward, visit rlc.edu/coronavirus. INA, Ill. (Feb. 25, 2020) — A rich cornucopia of flavors from across the Atlantic Ocean... -
Can you smell what Rend Lake is cooking in Culinary Arts?
INA, Ill. (Jan. 21, 2020) — The phone calls don’t stop — restaurants, bars, resorts and even hospitals are all looking for kitchen help. And they are looking to Rend Lake College for prospective hires. “People are looking for everything,” said RLC Culinary Arts Lead Associate Professor Robert Wilson. “There is a shortage right now, especially for skilled cooks. There is a shortage for all skill...
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