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What does a Culinary Arts professional do?
Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the operation of a kitchen
Caters events, parties, and dinners for clients
Specializes in frying, baking, roasting, broiling, and sauce cookery
Creates new recipes to build a reputation as an expert
Is responsible for food purchasing, estimates of consumption, menu planning, and price rates
Specializes in preparing and cooking exotic dishes, foods of foreign flavor, and elaborate dishes
Arranges special menus for conventions, training seminars, and workshops
Supervises and manages a kitchen staff including interviewing, hiring, and firing kitchen workers
Oversees or supervises the serving and mixing of alcoholic beverages
What careers are open to me when I graduate from DMACC's program with my Associate's degree in Culinary Arts?
Assistant chef
Food and beverage manager
Resort cook
Catering chef
Restaurant owner
What else should I consider about this program or career choice?
Your success depends upon on developing strong organizational skills.
You'll need strong math skills.
You may work irregular hours, including nights and/or holidays and weekends.
If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, we'll give you the knowledge to go into business for yourself.
The average starting salary for graduates is about $23,000.
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