Program Information:
As the second largest employer in the nation, the culinary industry allows for a very broad variety of jobs, including restaurants and foodservice, hotels and lodging, casinos, catering, clubs, resorts and retirement communities. If you are passionate, creative, and a self-driven hard worker, this industry has many opportunities.
This Associate in Applied Science prepares individuals for entry level positions such as line cook, station chef with a pathway to leadership which includes coursework in financial management, leadership, and customer service. In addition, there is a heavy emphasis on food preparation including classes on quantity food production, garde manger, American regional, international cuisine, and fundamental baking. Both classroom and real-world applications are used with hands-on training in our state-of-the-art facility in addition to operating our student-led café and an internship. General education classes are also included in this program.
- This program is applicable for those entering the field for the first time; those considering this industry as a second career; and those in an entry level job in the field looking to move up the ladder.
- This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet degree requirements.
For Program Information Contact:
Director of Culinary and Hospitality at the Workforce Institute at 217-786-2494 or see a Student Success Coach.