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Culinary Management (A.S. Degree & related Certificate)

Program Requirements:

Certificate Program:

This is a short-term program that can be completed in one year or less. It is designed to equip you with a specialized skill set for immediate employment or job advancement. All of the certificate courses are also included in the related A.S. degree program so it can be used as a building block toward completing the degree -- which will help improve your earning potential.

(The required courses for the certificate program is included in the A.S. degree link above)

  • Culinary Arts (35 credits)

Program Description:

Valencia offers the only two-year degree-granting culinary program in Orlando. Students utilize a 61,000 square foot facility that includes classrooms, banquet rooms and a high-tech demonstration kitchen with 20 fully equipped workstations. Instruction ranges from sanitation to nutritional analysis to the basic elements for great classical, international and American cuisine. Career opportunities within this field can be found in an array of establishments from hotels to theme parks, schools to hospitals and private catering too.

Typical Tasks may include:

  • cooking, supervising cooks and kitchen personnel
  • planning menus, estimating food needs, ordering the proper amount of food, tracking costs and trend analysis
  • creating recipes for healthy cuisine including classical, international and American regional cuisine
  • quality food production with an emphasis on presentation

Characteristics Needed to be Successful:

  • Desire to Service Customers/Guests
  • Attention to Detail, Problem Solving Abilities
  • Time Management/Organization Skills
  • Assertive, Good at Multitasking

Potential Careers:

  • Sous Chef
  • Executive Chef
  • Steward
  • Culinary Manager
  • Food & Beverage Manager
  • Lead Cook
  • Kitchen Supervisor/Manager
  • Prep Cook

Potential Employers:

Culinary professionals can show off their culinary talents in a large variety of eating and drinking establishments that include hotels, theme parks, schools, hospitals, and private catering services.

Potential Earnings: ($25,000 - $35,000)

Contact Information:

For more information about this program, contact Patricia Terrill, Career Program Advisor, at 407-582-1972 or email phale2@valenciacc.edu.

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