Culinary Arts & Occupations

Study with us and learn what it takes to provide professional chef and related cooking services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments. 

Students in Culinary Arts and Occupations learn about recipe and menu planning, preparing and cooking foods, supervising and training kitchen assistants, the management of food supplies and kitchen resources, aesthetics of food presentation, and mastery of a wide variety of cuisines and culinary techniques.

Students can earn either an associate's degree or technical diploma in this program. Graduates are proficient in culinary calculations, essentials of dining room service, sanitation and safety, nutrition, food and beverage operations, baking and pastry, and more. 

Take a look at the Degree Plan:

• Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts and Occupations (Fall Start)
• Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts and Occupations (Spring Start)
• Technical Diploma in Culinary Arts and Occupations (Fall Start)
• Technical Diploma in Culinary Arts and Occupations (Spring Start)

Here are a few facts about the industry:

• Careers in Culinary Arts & Occupations include chefs, head cooks, line cooks, private cooks, caterers, bakers, food service personnel, and managers.
• The median annual salary for a culinary worker is $41,610.
• The median hourly wage for a culinary worker is $20.01.