Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality
Express your creativity with food.
Introduction:
This program prepares students for employment as cooks and/or assistant pastry chefs in the hospitality industry. Supplemental training is provided for persons previously or currently employed in culinary occupations. The course includes food preparation and food serving. Baking and cake decorating techniques are also a part of the program. Training in communication, leadership, human relations, and safe efficient work practices completes the skill set in this field.
Employment Opportunities:
Commercial foods and culinary arts program graduates may work in restaurants, health facilities, housing facilities hotels, and other hospitality related industries.Â
Career Opportunities:
- Food Server
- Salad Chef
- Garde Manager
- Utility Cook
- Breakfast Cook
- Line Cook
- Sous Chef
- Executive Chef
- Baker
- Cake Decorator
- Pastry Chef
- Research and Development Chef
Employment Outlook:
Employment of chefs and head cooks is projected to grow 25% from 2020 to 2030.
Salary:
The average wage for this career in Florida is $26.60 hourly or $55,330 annually.
Completion Requirements:
The entire program is 1200 hours. Students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following Occupational Completion Points (OCPs):
OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
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OCP A | Food Preparation | 300 Hours |
OCP B | Cook, Restaurant | 300 Hours |
OCP C | Chef/Head Cook | 300 Hours |
OCP D | Food Service Management | 300 Hours |
Total Hours: 1200 |
Location & Course’s Schedule:
Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality is available at the following school (s):
LOCATION | COURSE'S SCHEDULE | |
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Lindsey Hopkins Technical College | Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. | |
Miami Lakes Educational Center & Technical College | Monday - Friday from 7:20 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | |
Robert Morgan Educational Center & Technical College | Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday from 5:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
Contact Information at the Location:
Additional information can be provided by student services:
LOCATION | COUNSELOR / REGISTRAR | PHONE NUMBER |
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Lindsey Hopkins Technical College (305) 324-6070 | Patricia Estiverne Sandra Hawkins Jacques Lucien Rose Jasmin | Ext. 7089 Ext. 7129 Ext. 7039 |
Miami Lakes Educational Center & Technical College (305) 557-1100 | Danielle Taylor Jackie Benjamin Vanessa Torres Elizabeth Forero | Ext. 2230 Ext. 2215 Ext. 2250 Ext. 2216 |
Robert Morgan Educational Center & Technical College (305) 253-9920 | Mirtha Silverang Maria Ruiz Kathy Pearson Irene Montoto | Ext. 2145 Ext. 2147 Ext. 2159 Ext. 2150 |
Source
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Chefs and Head Cooks, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/food-preparation-and-serving/chefs-and-head-cooks.htm.