Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality

Express your creativity with food.

Introduction:

This program prepares students for employment as cooks and/or assistant pastry chefs in the hospitality industry. Supplemental training is provided for persons previously or currently employed in culinary occupations. The course includes food preparation and food serving. Baking and cake decorating techniques are also a part of the program. Training in communication, leadership, human relations, and safe efficient work practices completes the skill set in this field.

Employment Opportunities:

Commercial foods and culinary arts program graduates may work in restaurants, health facilities, housing facilities hotels, and other hospitality related industries.

Career Opportunities:

• Food Server
• Salad Chef
• Garde Manager
• Utility Cook
• Breakfast Cook
• Line Cook
• Sous Chef
• Executive Chef
• Baker
• Cake Decorator
• Pastry Chef
• Research and Development Chef

Employment Outlook:

Employment of chefs and head cooks is projected to grow 25% from 2020 to 2030.

Salary:

The average wage for this career in Florida is $26.60 hourly or $55,330 annually.

Completion Requirements:

The entire program is 1200 hours. Students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following Occupational Completion Points (OCPs):

OCP	COURSE	HOURS
OCP A	Food Preparation	300 Hours
OCP B	Cook, Restaurant	300 Hours
OCP C	Chef/Head Cook	300 Hours
OCP D	Food Service Management	300 Hours
		Total Hours: 1200

Location & Course’s Schedule:

Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality is available at the following school (s):

LOCATION	COURSE'S SCHEDULE
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College	Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
Miami Lakes Educational Center & Technical College	Monday - Friday from 7:20 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Robert Morgan Educational Center & Technical College	Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday from 5:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Contact Information at the Location:

Additional information can be provided by student services:

LOCATION	COUNSELOR / REGISTRAR	PHONE NUMBER
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College (305) 324-6070	Patricia Estiverne Sandra Hawkins Jacques Lucien Rose Jasmin	Ext. 7089 Ext. 7129 Ext. 7039
Miami Lakes Educational Center & Technical College (305) 557-1100	Danielle Taylor Jackie Benjamin Vanessa Torres Elizabeth Forero	Ext. 2230 Ext. 2215 Ext. 2250 Ext. 2216
Robert Morgan Educational Center & Technical College (305) 253-9920	Mirtha Silverang Maria Ruiz Kathy Pearson Irene Montoto	Ext. 2145 Ext. 2147 Ext. 2159 Ext. 2150

Source

• Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Chefs and Head Cooks, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/food-preparation-and-serving/chefs-and-head-cooks.htm.