Toward this end the following guidelines are established: assist students to choose, prepare for, enter, and be gainfully employed in the culinary arts field; offer a program which emphasizes sound fundamentals while responding to the needs of this particular industry; and provide courses to meet current and specific needs of the student and this industry.

Occupational Outlook

O*NET Program Detail

Curriculum Framework (Word document)

The Commercial Foods & Culinary Arts program provides students with the technical knowledge and skills for employment as cooks, bakers and/or food preparation workers in the Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts industry. Instruction includes a combination of classroom theory and practical experience. The program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in Food Service Occupations. Students who successfully complete the requirements of this program may receive college credits toward an Associate in Science degree at Miami Dade College, and credit for advanced standing at Johnson & Wales University. Students are encouraged to join SkillsUSA and eligible students may be nominated by their teachers to join the National Vocational-Technical Honor Society.

• Breads and Rolls
• Cakes and Icings
• Pies and Cookies
• Soups and Sauces
• Meats (Poultry and Fish)
• Vegetables and Salads
• Nutrition and Sanitation
• Ordering and Food Costing
• Employability Skills and Safety

The average length of this program is 1,500 hours, approximately 16-18 months, for adults if attending full-time. Actual time is dependent upon enrollment status, whether you are a full-time or part-time student, and the length of time necessary for the student to achieve competencies. This program contains several occupational completion points designed to prepare students for various entry level jobs within this occupational area.

• Application.
• Interview by guidance counselor.
• Assessment in reading, math and language.
• Must be at least 16 years old and not attending high school.
• Fees:
  

  ID	$20.00
  Application fee	$15.00
  Material fee	$100.00
  Tuition	$3072.00
  Books	$275.00
  Miscellaneous fees	Uniform $25.00 Supplies $75.00
  Approximate total	$3582.00

   

This program operates on an open-entry, open-exit basis. Students may enter the program anytime during the school-year. Entrance is dependent upon space availability. Call (305) 557-1100 and speak to a counselor.

Baker, Cake Decorator, Short Order Cook, Breakfast Cook, Line Cook, Broiler Cook, Fry Cook.

O*NET lists the following occupations that the Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts program prepare students to enter:

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The United States Department of Education requires the following information be disclosed for all educational programs that are Title IV eligible.

The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) in reporting year 09/10, under Institutional Characteristics, indicates the following average program costs:

Tuition & Fees: $3225.00/program
Room and Board:
   No on campus room or board provided
   Off campus, not with family: Est. $ 21440/16 month program
   Off campus, with family: Est. $ 12080/16 month program
Books and Supplies: $200/year
Other Cost:   N/A