Culinary Arts
Ask any culinary student on campus what they love about this program and they'll say the opportunity to learn from chef instructors who are professionals in the industry. They will also tell you that they are grateful to have hands-on, personable instruction from the very first day of classes. In the Culinary Management bachelor's degree program, Culinary Arts associate's degree program, Baking & Pastry associate's degree program, or Art of Cooking diploma program, you'll “sink your teeth” into a comprehensive curriculum, that encourages artistic creativity and emphasizes essential skills needed for a culinary career. The Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Management and the Associate of Science degree in Culinary Arts are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Foundation.
The kitchen is your classroom where you'll learn knife skills, kitchen procedures, sanitation and safety, beverage identification, cost control and purchasing, dining room operations, nutrition, and much more. Then on to specialty areas such as baking and pastry, garde manger, international and American regional cuisine. You'll spend time cooking in our Chef's Palette Café and Grille restaurant, a favorite on the 17th Street Causeway. You can also elect to participate on the award-winning competition team which has won numerous accolades including two silver medals on the national level, the Florida state championship 12 times in 14 years, and many regional competitions. There are also many opportunities to participate in national recipe contests.
 Internships and employment options are numerous in restaurants and resorts, on private yachts, or as a personal chef. Whether this is your first career choice or a decision to change your profession, taste success after graduation as you'll be prepared to seek entry-level positions in the exciting and demanding profession of the culinary arts.
List of Culinary Arts curriculums:
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