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Get the hands-on training you need for a career in culinary arts management.
Becoming successful in culinary arts takes leadership, people skills and the ability to manage and organize a kitchen. As a graduate of our Culinary Arts Management Program, you’ll be able to oversee food service operations in hotels, healthcare facilities, cruise ships, catering companies and manufacturing operations. You’ll gain expertise in menu planning, cost controls, marketing, nutrition, sanitation and food preparation and production. You’ll train with expert faculty members who have worked in the industry for many years, so they bring extensive experience to their classroom instruction.
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A Recipe for Success
If you love food and you want to work in an exciting industry that offers jobs in a wide variety of settings, you’re an excellent candidate for a career in culinary arts.
With a Culinary Arts Management Certificate, you can start a career in food service and kitchen operations, supporting the preparation, production and service of food in a variety of settings.
You鈥檒l build the skills needed to work in fast-paced kitchen environments, assist with food preparation, maintain safety standards and support daily operations. This certificate is a strong starting point for those looking to enter the culinary field or grow into leadership roles over time.
ACF Certification Rate: Graduates of the Culinary Arts Management Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Program may apply for the (CC 庐) certificate immediately after graduation.
The Culinary Arts Management Certificate at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in about one and a half years.
This program combines hands-on culinary training with coursework in kitchen operations, food safety and basic management skills. Students build the knowledge needed to work in professional kitchens while gaining experience in food preparation, teamwork and day-to-day food service operations.
In addition to an associate degree in restaurant/hotel management or culinary arts from Moraine Valley, you can earn a diploma for the foundation鈥檚 professional food service manager certificate program.
Potential careers in Culinary Arts
Moraine Valley鈥檚 culinary arts programs prepare you for careers in restaurants, hotels, catering, healthcare, corporate kitchens and more. You鈥檒l learn to create beautifully presented dishes, meet specialized dietary needs and understand essential business skills like marketing and cost control.
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These degree and certificates are part of the same program and allow you to explore specialized areas, with some designed for graduates looking to advance their skills.
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There are so many different outlets, and so many different instructors here, that you can talk to, given the fact on what area of the hospitality industry that you want to get into.
Chefs with real-world experience.
Your instructors don鈥檛 just teach the material; they鈥檝e worked in the field. With experience in restaurants, catering companies and businesses of their own, they bring real examples and practical knowledge into every class. You鈥檒l learn what to expect and how to prepare for your first role in the field.
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Program Details
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| Program | Type of Credential | Curriculum Code | Department or Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1322 | Business |
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