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Course: Culinary Arts
Standing on your feet for long hours in a hot kitchen is not for everyone. But if your passion for food runs deep, becoming a chef offers some of the most unique rewards of any profession.
As a culinary arts major, you’ll practice the arts that keep customers coming back for more. But you’ll learn more than how to sizzle a steak or balance colors and textures on a plate. You’ll also learn the ins and outs of running a kitchen, from keeping it sanitary to training assistants.
Culinary arts majors learn the art of cooking and the business of the kitchen.
Did You Know?
In this major, you can expect to spend anywhere from fifteen to forty hours a week in the kitchen -- and that’s on top of reading, research, and all other course work.
Are You Ready To...?
- Complete an internship
- Work as part of a team
- Wear a uniform
- Cook under the watchful eye of fussy teachers
- Report to the kitchen at 6 a.m.
It Helps To Be...
Able to stand the heat. You’ll need to be thick-skinned enough to take criticism. But the main requirements are a passion for food, a desire to please others -- and lots of energy.
College Checklist
- Does the program emphasize real world hands-on experience? What opportunities will you have?
- Do professors bring substantial industry experience to the table?
- What is the faculty-to-student ratio? Will you get the one-on-one guidance you need?
- Are kitchens up to current industry standards?
- Will the college help you find work after graduation? What is its job placement rate?
- What are recent grads doing now?
Course Spotlight
Professional cooking is the heart of most chef training programs. This class can make or break those who don’t quite realize what they’ve gotten themselves into.
Here you’ll begin to learn your chops, roasting and grilling, steaming and stewing. You’ll prepare everything from soups to salads and special sauces.
Professional conduct is strictly required, so be prepared to show up on time in your chef’s coat and hat. Otherwise, you may be sent home without your supper.