Culinary Arts Hospitality
Mission:
Students completing the Hospitality/Culinary Arts program will demonstrate the ability to prepare and serve cuisine found in fine dining establishments. They will identify and evaluate requirements for future employment in the hospitality industry. They will compare/contrast present and future job opportunities in the industry. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of local and state sanitation and safety principles. Throughout the curriculum they will demonstrate efficient and economical use of equipment, supplies, material, and personnel.
Important Information:
Employment Information:
Specific information regarding occupations students will be prepared to enter upon program completion, on-time graduation rates, cost, placement rates and median debt incurred can be found at: (
Hospitality/Culinary Arts Gainful Employment) . This information is provided in compliance with 34 CFR 668.6(b).
Description:
Culinary perfection is about a basic love for food and the desire to please people. A career in Culinary Arts involves dedication, hard work, education, and talent. Opportunities exist in roles of cook, baker, chef, caterer, food and beverage managers, owners of restaurants, and countless other areas.
Computer applications have become the most important new technology in the kitchen for supervisors and managers. Computers are used in the kitchen for inventory and costing, menu design, staffing, budgeting, forecasting, nutrition analysis and more.
Employment opportunities for men and women trained in Hospitality and Culinary Arts include: catering management, resort and cruise ships, convention centers, entrepreneurship, corporate food service and restaurant management.
Career Paths:
Employment opportunities for men and women trained in Hospitality and Culinary Arts include:
- Catering Management
- Resort & Cruise Ships
- Convention Centers
- Entrepreneurship
- Corporate Food Service
- Restaurant Management
The Industry:
Celebrity chefs have brought attention to the field of Culinary Arts, perhaps like never before. Culinary artistry is the preparation of quality food, prepared to give pleasure to the person consuming it. This field of study is part of the Hospitality Industry, which is the largest private employer in the United States. Sales are projected at $576 billion for the year 2010. Eleven million employees work on a daily basis in the industry.
The outlook is one of growth over the next several years. One of the biggest challenges the industry faces is finding qualified and motivated individuals for their workforce. The industry is working to recruit employees and boost employee tenure.
Wages in the industry vary according to individual skill, attitude, energy level, and ability to communicate and work well with others. Entry-level workers with little or no experience may start around $7 per hour, while executive chefs can earn from $40,000 to $100,000. Median wages for someone with an associate degree range from $20,000 to $30,000.
The Program:
Prerequisites
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Must have graduated from high school, have received a GED diploma, or be concurrently enrolled in high school.
Instruction
The Hospitality/Culinary Arts program offers a one-year technical certificate and a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree. Students completing the certificate program will be able to prepare and serve cuisine found in dining establishments. Students will have an excellent knowledge of sanitation principles and will achieve a ServSafe© Certification sponsored by the National Restaurant Association, and they will have explored job opportunities in the industry. High school seniors are encouraged to enroll and complete eight hours of lab during their senior year.
Associate degree students receive training in hospitality supervision, marketing and accounting. Food preparation emphasis is placed on advanced cooking skills and ethnic cuisine. They are prepared for a career path in management of kitchens and restaurants in general.
Program Cost Sheet
Program Cost Sheet (High School)
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Book Information and CostsCourses
The Associate of Applied Science degree, with a major in Hospitality & Culinary Arts, is a four-semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses. Graduates will be able to apply the principles of supervision and human resource management including employee recruitment, selection, orientation, productivity and labor controls. Graduates will also have the knowledge to exert a higher level of control over the cooking process, prepare American and international cuisine, provide inventory control and monitor the cost/volume/profit relationship in the foodservice industry. These skills are acquired through real-life experiences in the classroom, catering of banquets and special events
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The Hospitality & Culinary Arts certificate program, which contains technical courses, is two semesters in length. Graduates will be able to prepare and serve cuisine found in fine dining establishments, practice sanitation and safety, and efficiently utilize equipment, supplies and personnel. Skill and knowledge is acquired through realistic learning experiences including classroom and catered events. A program advisory committee, composed of representatives of the foodservice industry, annually updates employer expectations and career requirements. Certificate courses are transferable to the Hospitality & Culinary Arts AAS degree program
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Advisory Members
Suzan Barnes, Manager
Grand Central Hotel & Grill
215 Broadway
Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845
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April Courtney
Muckenthaler Incorporated
306 Commercial
Emporia, KS 66801
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Ann Mayo, MS, RS
Lyon County Health Department
420 West 15 th Avenue
Emporia, KS 66801
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Steve Spencer
Nature's Paradise Health Food Store
1511 West 6th
Emporia, Kansas 66801
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Carol Spencer
Nature's Paradise Health Food Store
1511 West 6th
Emporia, Kansas 66801
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Lynette Yevak
Emporia High School
3302 West 18th Avenue
Emporia, Kansas 66801
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Instructor(s):
Cheryl Gibson
Evelyne O'Connor, European Bakeshop, Hartford, Kansas
Student Organization:
SkillsUSA is an organization for secondary and post-secondary students in the technology fields. The organization's goal is to teach leadership skills and to actively involve students outside of the classroom in community projects.