Valle, Perfecto
Department Head, Culinary Arts
Perfecto.Valle@cttech.org
203-732-1845

Costa, Gary
Instructor, Culinary Arts
Gary.Costa@cttech.org
203-732-1885

The Culinary Arts program trains students in all phases of the food service industry. Students receive the foundational knowledge and skills needed to enter a career in food services. While operating a restaurant open to the public, students receive 1,775 hours of back-of house and front-of-house on-the-job experiential learning. They employ critical thinking skills independently and in teams to solve problems and make decisions. Leadership and teamwork skills are developed in collaborating with others to accomplish common goals and objectives. Students know and understand the importance of employability skills before entering the workforce.

To learn more about Connecticut Technical Education and Career System’s Culinary Arts program standards, industry certifications earned, course breakdown and career/college pathways, please visit our district website.

Purchase Emmett O’Brien Culinary Arts uniforms via Darter Specialties.

We offer a wide range of services to the public at a fraction of the market price. Providing students with real projects for real customers here in Connecticut, and delivering high-quality products to them. Learn more about our Student Workforce. 

Café 141 is our culinary arts department restaurant that is run by our culinary students and instructors. They are open for orders Tuesday-Friday from 10:37-12:15. They take orders by email, phone or in-person. Come down and have a bite to eat! 

Chef Valle- 203-732-1230 or perfecto.valle@cttech.org

Daily Menu