Culinary Arts

INTRODUCTION

The certificate program is designed for students and current culinary and restaurant managers which desire skill enhancement for this industry.

Certification integrates Pastry and Culinary Skills with actual restaurant experience, for both front and back of the house.

IS THIS FOR YOU

People who enter the culinary profession enjoy practical, hands-on activities and are creative and comfortable with decision making and problem solving. They are skilled in interpersonal relations, and coordinating the work and activities of others. Good communications skills are important. Near vision and arm-hand steadiness are essential

BEYOND GRADUATION

With additional coursework, graduates from the Culinary Arts certificate program may complete the Associate in Science (A.S) degree in Culinary Management at Pensacola State College.

RELATED CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Primary Employers

Graduates from the Culinary Arts program will provide food services within a large variety of industries including restaurants and other retail eating and drinking establishments, and institutions such as schools, colleges, hospitals, and nursing homes. Other employers include grocery stores, hotels, and private catering services.

Occupations

Culinary Arts

Involves the production of food, and the management of food production and services. A wide range of opportunities exists for culinary artists with experience and formal training as cooks, chefs, maitre d’s, managers, and health inspectors, in restaurants, schools, supermarket delis and bakeries, health care facilities, and government agencies. Employment opportunities are also found in the sale of food supplies and services, and in catering, food design, and edible product development.

Other Occupations

STUDENT OUTCOMES

Technical Certificate in Culinary Arts	Graduation Rate (%)	Job Placement Rate (%)	ACF Certification Rate (%)
2021 – 2022	86%	57%	14%
2022 – 2023	25%	42%	9%