Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts

A.A.S. Degree
Credits Required for Graduation: 72

Diploma
Credits Required for Graduation: 33

Culinary Arts Food Service and Management

Diploma
Credits Required for Graduation: 68

Program Description

Students in the Food Service and Management program learn to implement the basic food production and management techniques necessary in the Food Service Industry. Included are basic food handling and safety techniques, planning and production, personnel management, cost control methods, and nutritional menu planning.

Employment Opportunities

Students who complete this program will be prepared for employment in the following positions: Kitchen manager, Food production manager, Chef (most locations will require additional work experience), Sous chef, Banquet chef, Institutional production cook/supervisor.  

Gainful employment programs are those “that prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” Public institutions are required to report this information for all undergraduate and graduate programs that are Title IV eligible and that lead to certificates, diplomas, graduate certificates or specialist awards. Reporting is not required for undergraduate certificates and diplomas less than 16 credits and graduate certificates and specialist awards that are less than 8 credits. Degree programs at all levels are not considered to be gainful employment programs.

Gainful Employment Report for Culinary Arts Assistant

Gainful Employment Report for Culinary Arts (Diploma)

Gainful Employment Report for Culinary Arts/Food Service Management

Course Descriptions

Culinary Arts A.A.S. Degree Program Plan

Culinary Arts Diploma (1 year) Program Plan

Culinary Arts Assistant Certificate Program Plan 

Culinary Arts Food Service and Management Diploma (2 year) Program Plan

Faculty