Culinary Arts Management Program Description

The Culinary Arts Management program provides you with the knowledge you need to work in a variety of food service areas. In the ICC program, you will learn through hands-on experience. Instructors will discuss culinary arts processes, demonstrate the cooking and baking procedure, and then have you practice the process in the teaching kitchen. You will be exposed to a wide range of cooking and baking methods. You’ll learn about proper food preparation techniques, sanitation and hygiene in the kitchen. You’ll learn about and practice supervisory techniques. You’ll find out about management duties and quality management in the food service industry.

People who succeed in the food service business are creative people who are attentive to detail. They like to produce visually appealing foods and enjoy serving the public. Successful culinary arts professionals insist on good hygiene for their work place and for themselves. They know how to weigh and measure ingredients and foodstuffs. Culinary arts professionals also use math to increase or decrease portions to serve large or small groups of people. Students who complete the Culinary Arts Management program with an associate in applied science degree may be able to transfer to four-year culinary arts programs.