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CULINARY ARTS

Program Description

The hospitality/culinary industry is one of the largest in the United States, accounting for 8.1 percent of all employment nationally. It has been estimated that the industry will need more than 160,000 newly-trained employees every year until at least 2012.

The objective of the Culinary Arts curriculum is to provide a variety of culinary skills enabling graduates to enter positions in the hospitality industry which meet their career aspirations matched with the job opportunities available. The A.O.S. degree is usually achieved through full-time day study, although several classes are available in the evening, or in a full or partial online format.

Throughout the Culinary Arts program, food preparation and management skills are developed. Besides foundations-based coursework and skills development in hot food preparation, specific areas of study include wine appreciation, baking, methods and ingredients of international cuisines, America's regional cuisines, banquet management and buffet presentation and the skills of the cold kitchen. Practical experience is another highlight of the curriculum as students gain practical experience in the Statler Erie Room at North Campus and the E.M. Statler Dining Room at the City Campus, as well as the campus cafeterias and the City Campus Atrium Café.

Graduates of the program can be employed throughout the hospitality industry as chefs, bakers, cooks and apprentices in hotels, restaurants, clubs and hospitals. They are also better prepared to attend nationally recognized culinary programs, as well as to transfer into bachelor's degree programs in many areas of hospitality management.

Special Admissions Requirements/Prerequisites

Food preparation and service uniforms are required for all laboratories. Students may not be allowed in our inspected kitchens without proper uniforms.

Math/Algebra Proficiency - the student passes ECC Math Pretest and is placed at the MT 006 level or above, or has received a waiver from the Math Department. Math Developmental courses must be passed with a grade of "C".

English Proficiency - the student passes ECC English Pretest at the EN 110 level or above, or has received permission from the Hospitality Management Department or a waiver from the English Department. English developmental courses must be successfully completed with a grade of "C".

Culinary Arts students must be using their own cutlery set in all food preparation classes by the beginning of their second semester.

Scholarships

  • The Statler Foundation Scholarship
  • New York Restaurant Association Scholarships
  • New York State Hotel Association Scholarship
  • The Innkeepers Association of Western New York, Bertrand H. Hoak Memorial Scholarship Award
  • American Academy of Chefs & Chaine Des Rotisseurs

Degree: Associate in Occupational Studies
Hegis: 5404
Curriculum Code: 0578
Total Degree Credits: 72.0
Campus Location: City and North
Business & Public Service Division

Available at:
City, North

Pre-Admission Recommendations:
Food Preparation courses
Related Food Service  Experience

Recommended H.S. Courses And/Or Experiences:
2 years Math
English Courses

Career Opportunities/Further Education:
Restaurant Industries
Hotels
Bachelor's Degree Programs in Hospitality

 
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