Careers in Culinary Arts

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.