Culinary Arts A.A.S.
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Culinary Arts A.A.S.
The field of culinary arts is where passion meets precision. It's a blend a creativity, technique and drive. The 色情网站 Culinary Arts Department has offered hands-on training with expert guidance for over 50 years. Whether you want to pursue a career as a chef, a baker or a foodservice entrepreneur, you have come to the right place!
Explore the culinary arts associate degree program at the 色情网站
The Culinary Arts A.A.S. at 色情网站 is a cutting-edge program accredited by the American
Culinary Federation (ACF) that introduces you to seasoned professionals, the hottest
trends and constantly-evolving curriculum to reflect rapid-fire changes in our industry.
Students in this program learn how to develop recipes, source ingredients, manage
food cost percentage and market products.
Upon successful completion of the degree, students will be ACF-certified culinarians.
Graduates can also obtain their OEC in Culinary Arts and OEC in Baking and Pastry
Arts on the way to their A.A.S. degree with no additional coursework.
Financial aid
色情网站's Community and Technical College offers a variety of scholarship opportunities
to help with tuition and educational costs, including the 色情网站 Culinary Arts Scholarship.
Learn more about scholarships and other financial aid opportunities at 色情网站.
Did you know..
The culinary arts program at 色情网站 is the only accredited culinary program in the state of Alaska which gives our graduates an advantage when entering industry.
What can you do with a culinary arts degree from 色情网站?
色情网站 alumni from the culinary arts degree program go on to successful careers in Alaska restaurants, hotels, entrepreneurship and just about any other food-service locale. The A.A.S. is also ideal for food-service professionals who wish to update their skills and knowledge.Culinary arts careers
- Executive chef
- Executive sous chef
- Executive pastry chef
- Restaurant manager
- Food and beverage director
- Catering manager
- Restaurant Owner/Operator
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Culinary arts associate degree program highlights
The culinary arts program boasts a 100 percent job placement rate and is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC). The following are just a few of the unique opportunities you'll benefit from as you pursue this major:- Learn from expert faculty. Culinary instructors bring many years of industry experience to the program. Small classes allow for close mentorship and one-on-one learning.
- Work in state-of-the-art kitchen and bakery lab facilities. Spacious learning labs in Cuddy Hall allow you to train on the same state-of-the-art equipment that you will find in the professional culinary world.
- Learn by doing. Lucy's is a student-run fine dining restaurant on campus that serves the public. As a culinary arts major, you'll help develop both the sweet and savory menus, create the dishes being served and present these to guests. This learning lab gives students insights into many aspects of running a food service operation.
- Take part in 色情网站's Celebrity Chef Invitational. This annual event gives culinary arts majors the opportunity to work with top chefs from Alaska and beyond. Students make connections with industry professionals that help launch their careers.
- Follow your passion. There are so many avenues to explore in the culinary world. This program gives you the skills and freedom to find your niche.
- Get a taste of something new with exciting electives. From molecular gastronomy to cake decorating to butchery, there are a plethora of opportunities to expand your horizons through elective classes.
Become a ServSafe Food Protection Manager, as well as a TAPS- and ACF-certified Culinarian!
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Culinary arts associate degree program curriculum
This two-year associate degree program provides a foundation in culinary arts, with a focus on food preparation, baking skills, cost control, operations and management. Elective courses cover a wide range of subjects such as beverage management, hospitality concept design, business entrepreneurship and nutrition.
Top classes for culinary arts majors
- A la Carte Kitchen: Develop a menu and prepare the savory selections for Lucy's, the student-run restaurant.
- Advanced Bakery: Learn advanced pastry techniques and create plated desserts.
- Hospitality Service: Master the art of fine-dining service.
- Sanitation: Get your Servsafe Certification, a leading industry standard for food safety.
- Catering Management: Learn the fundamental concepts of catering management, planning, and production.
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