Culinary Arts
Associate Degree - 70 credits
10-316-1
CONTACT
Academic Advisor: Missy Wegner
Advising/Registration Office
University Transfer Center - Room 212
Phone: 715-365-4493 or 365-4501
Advisor Email: mwegner@nicoletcollege.edu
Culinary arts professionals are trained to produce safe, healthful, and creative food for all segments of the food service industry. They may handle one type of specialized food preparation or be responsible for preparing all the foods served in a given establishment. They may also plan menus, control costs, purchase food supplies, and/or supervise other personnel. This occupational field is growing rapidly and provides a wide variety of career opportunities.
About the Program
The Culinary Arts program begins with basic theory and techniques of food production and service. Building on these basics, the program then develops advanced culinary techniques as well as skills in menu planning, purchasing, cost control, and food service supervision through a combination of lecture, demonstration, and extensive hands-on experience.
Graduates of the Culinary Arts program are qualified for advanced positions in food preparation and service in both commercial and institutional establishments, including full-service restaurants, hotels, supper and private clubs, colleges, hospitals, and delis.
Possible Careers
- Line Cook
- Sous Chef
- Assistant Chef
- Specialty Cook (Banquet)
- Assistant Pastry Chef
- Kitchen Manager
- Caterer
- Culinary Educator
- Deli Manager
- Food Manager
- Food Demonstrator
- Personal Chef
- Research Chef
- Food Writer
- Food Photographer
- Food Purveyor
- Food Service Sanitarian
Program
Outcomes
- Apply safety and sanitation codes to conditions and operations in food service kitchens
- Prepare recipes and formulas to industry standards
- Apply basic food theory to solve problems in food preparation
- Use nutritional principles in recipe development and preparation
- Produce creative menus for buffet, a` la carte, and catered events
- Supervise food service operations using prescribed management theories and techniques
- Integrate purchasing principles and food cost controls into menus
- Demonstrate attributes of a professional culinarian
