Program Description
The Culinary Arts & Management curriculum leads to careers, not only in restaurants, but also in commercial, on-site, and institutional establishments. Graduates of the Culinary Arts & Management curriculum initially perform middle management positions, such as assistants to managers, supervisors of food production and service, caterers, stewards, banquet managers, purchasing agents, chefs, or bakers. With additional education and/or experience, upward mobility is unlimited.
Course work includes culinary arts, business management, an approved work experience, and a basic liberal arts core, the foundation of all programs. Because of this liberal arts foundation, Culinary Arts & Management curriculum graduates are able to transfer to four-year colleges. Transfer agreements with several nearby colleges enable graduates to transfer with full credit. Graduates transfer to baccalaureate programs in other parts of the country.
Westchester Community College provides certification through the ManageFirst Program of the National Restaurant Association in ServSafe Sanitaion and ServSafe Alcohol.
Students enrolled in the Culinary Arts and Management Program must earn a minimum grade of “C” in required departmental culinary lab courses in order to continue in the program.
Career Path Opportunities
Are you wondering what careers you can explore with a degree or certificate? Perhaps you are not sure what people do or how much money they make in certain careers that pique your interest? Would you like to know how many jobs are predicted to be available in a particular industry? Or maybe you are unsure whether receiving a degree or certificate would be right for you? Go to https://sunywcc.emsicareercoach.com to explore career paths, their associated job descriptions, salary trends, and jobs trends. Complete a career assessment for additional guidance. Still not sure? Visit www.sunywcc.edu/career for more career resources and contacts.
Transfer Opportunities
Westchester Community College is committed to facilitating a smooth transfer process for its incoming and graduating students. To ensure its graduates enjoy a seamless transfer with junior status to another college in the same discipline at both institutions (transferred from/to) and are able to complete a bachelor’s degree within two years of full-time study upon transfer, Westchester Community College has signed Transfer Articulation Agreements with many colleges that offer bachelor’s degree programs. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/transferarticulation to see a list of Articulation Agreements by institution or search by a specific program of study. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/transfer for additional transfer resources and contacts.
Transfer Scholarship Opportunities
Many colleges and universities are eager to have Westchester Community College graduates transfer to their institutions. Consider this an incentive to complete your WCC degrees with high honors! Go to www.sunywcc.edu/scholarships to view the many transfer scholarship opportunities to four-year colleges.