60 Culinary Arts and Gastronomy Management Associate of Applied Science Programs

The Associate of Applied Science Degree program in Culinary Arts with an emphasis in Korean Cuisine is a 92-unit program defined by curriculum with courses of rigorous culinary training, food business management, and study of social and scientific aspects of food. This program focuses on providing hands-on experience of Korean culinary practices along with a profound understanding of the nature of Korean food and ingredients.

This program prepares individuals to provide professional chefs and related hospitality services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments. This includes instruction in recipe and menu planning, preparing and cooking foods, supervising and training kitchen assistance, the management of food supplies and kitchen resources, including cost and inventory controls, aesthetics of food preparation and presentation, as well as training in a wide variety of cuisines and culinary techniques.

The program prepares students for career opportunities in restaurants, catering, hotels, theme parks, and other foodservice businesses. Students gain practical training in the use of commercial equipment and acquire the skills necessary to be successful in the field of culinary arts, such as: knife skills, food production, presentation, menu development, portion control, cost control, menu planning, and nutrition.

Located just north of Seattle, the Baking and Pastry Arts program at Edmonds College prepares students for a career in the baking industry. Students can choose to earn a one-year Baking Certificate or a two-year Associate of Technical Arts (ATA) Baking Degree. Students will learn important foundational skills, such as entremet, specialty cakes, plated desserts, tarts, petit fours, French pastries, artisan bread, and viennoiserie. In addition to fulfilling the role of the purchaser, bakery manager, and sous chef, degree students will also create chocolates, confectionery, a wedding cake and an edible showpiece.

Laney College offers two majors in the Culinary Arts. These two-year certificate programs provide students the practical knowledge, skills and experience to succeed in creative and rewarding careers in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

Fully accredited by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Education Foundation, our program meets the same high standards as top programs across the country. You will develop on-the-job experience in cooking, baking, budgeting, purchasing, marketing, personnel management, and menu planning at our student-run gourmet restaurant.

The Baking & Pastry Program at Riverside City College focuses on professional learning objectives through our Career & Technical Education division. As the program unfolds, students within our community and surrounding areas will learn the fundamentals of baking and pastry arts, from yeast dough formulation to cakes and pastries from around the globe. Additionally, students will learn the proper food safety and sanitation practices set forth by industry benchmarks. This knowledge is captured through traditional styles of learning, as well as a hands-on approach where students can grasp a better understanding of the material. As they advance through the program, students continue representing their personal styles and cultural backgrounds through their plated desserts to advanced techniques such as chocolate and sugar artistry. Students are encouraged through critical thinking on how baking ingredients function and the roles they contribute throughout the baking process. To further enhance their knowledge and outreach within the community, students will need to communicate and collaborate with industry partners and leaders to solidify their learnings.

The Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts Program is designed to provide the necessary skills that prepare individuals for entry-level professions in culinary and hospitality services. Students will learn about safety and sanitation, recipe/menu planning, food processing, purchasing, and the art and science behind food preparation.

An Associate of Applied Science Degree covers commercial food preparation, baking, and foodservice management and can lead to higher education.

If you love cooking, have a passion for food and have always dreamed of being a chef, Bellingham Technical College’s Culinary Arts associate degree program is for you.

The Associate of Science degree in Culinary Arts combines a supervised foundation with professional courses in 'Garde Manager' (cold food preparation and handling), baking and pastry, culinary methods, and international cuisine.

Master both the art and science of cooking with an Associate of Science Degree in Culinary Arts from our world-renowned College of Hospitality Studies. We are committed to graduating the best-prepared, most sought-after culinary professionals in the industry. Whether your goal is to land a position in a trendy restaurant, own your own business, or even pursue your passion for food around the world, our Culinary Arts program will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to make it in this competitive industry.

This program uniquely fuses the art and science of cooking with an introduction to critical business management practices. Over the course of six quarters, students receive rigorous culinary training

The Hospitality program at Central Texas College introduces students to the many careers and opportunities available in the hospitality field.

Our Associate of Science in Culinary Arts program provides a comprehensive overview of creative cooking at the professional level.