Culinary Arts
Learn skills necessary for management in the culinary arts/hospitality industry, including knife skills, blanching, menu prep, cooking & banquet prep.
Average earning potential
$63,000
Average completion time
3 years
Career details:
Baldwin Prep’s Culinary Arts Program is designed to prepare a diverse group of students for a diverse range of opportunities in the culinary arts. Whether a student dreams of becoming a top chef or master baker, our Culinary and Pastry programs provide the skills and education to pursue a career in a field with strong growth potential.
Skills students will learn:
- Knife Skills
- Event Planning
- Menu Prep
- Cooking
- Banquet Prep
Future careers & income opportunities:
| Occupation | Median wage | Avg openings in AL |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Chef | $74,271 | 84 |
| Restaurant Management | $52,484 | 4,433 |
| Baking/Pastry Chef | $60,990 | 64 |
Post secondary options:
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Associates degrees
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Bachelors degrees
Culinary Arts
- Culinary Arts
- Food & Beverage Management
- Culinary Nutrition
Dual enrollment courses for high school and college credit:
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First year
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Second year
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Third year
- Orientation to the Hospitality Profession
- Sanitation and Safety
- Food Preparation
- Intro to Garde Manager
- Human Resource Management
- Foundations of Baking
- Foundations in Nutrition
- Advanced Food Preparation
- Culinary Capstone
- Beverage Selection and Appreciation
- Restaurant Service Management I
* Dual Enrollment Courses are offered through Coastal Alabama Community College and allows students to earn a short term certificate in Airframe Technology (CER-AMT) or an Associates of Applied Science (AAS-AMT)