Culinary Arts

A Butcher? A Baker? A Souffle Maker? This isn’t about chocolate chip cookies -prepare to get your apron dirty! From Prep Cook and Sous Chef to Restaurant Man ager and Chef de Cuisine, there are many ways a cer tificate or degree in the Culinary Arts can prepare you for an exciting and fulfilling career. Want to get in the kitchen faster? Our Certificates of Achievement will help you meet your goals quickly and cost-effectively. These programs focus on flexible skills, the knowledge essential to becoming a chef, and require as few as 13 college credits. The Associate of Science degree adds general education skills. Visit our website (grossmont.edu/academics) to see a compre hensive list of certificates and degrees we offer.

What will I learn in the Culinary Arts program?You will understand the interplay of science, art, and math involved in working with food. Culinary Arts classes are taught by a variety of instructors who have degrees as well as profes sional experience as executive chefs. The program is designed to give the basic principles supplemented by the hands-on experience needed for careers in this field. Classes are enhanced with field trips, guest speakers, and opportunities to work with professionals in the local area.

Where are our graduates working? • Barona Casino • Bottega Americano• Cucina Urbana • Georgeʼs at the Cove• Hilton Hotels • Hollywood Casino• Ironside Fish and Oyster Bar • Juniper and Ivy• Liberty Station Public Market • Market Restaurant + Bar• Marriot Hotels • Nine-Ten Restaurant • Rancho Bernardo Inn• Rancho Valencia Resort • San Diego State University• The Lodge at Torrey Pines • University of California, San Diego• University of San Diego • Valley View Casino • Viejas Casino• Whisk & Ladle Restaurant Job Growth: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016-2017 Occupational Outlook Handbook, the demand for culinary workers is ex pected to grow 14 % over the next 10 years. National long-term projections of employment growth may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions. and do not guarantee actual job growth.

What can I expect to earn with a certificate or degree in Culinary Arts? The employment outlook in the culinary arts in San Diego is favorable and growing faster than average, boosted in part by the growth in hospitality and tourism. Entry-level salaries start at $10.50-$15/hour. Certificates of Proficiency demonstrate you have the skills to command higher pay.

Median Annual Salary

Curriculum Award Type

2 Years Before

2 Years After

5 Years After

Culinary Arts - GeneralDegree $13,189 $29,045 $24,944

Certificate $15,997 $25,258 $27,429

Restaurant, Food Services Management

Degree $20,555 $32,012 $34,847

Certificate $15,704 $26,269 $31,750

Dietetic Services and Management Certificate $18,632 $36,087 $30,487

San Diego County Salaries & Wages

Baker/Cake Decorator WFood Service/Food Prep Pastry Chef Personal Chef Sous Chef Executive Chef

$20,000 $27,800

$29,000 -$32,000 $41,000 -$52,000 $44,000 -$58,000 $59,000 -$83,000

Source: California Community Colleges: Salary Surfer The salary information listed is based on averages, unless noteo Actual salaries may vary greatly based on specialization within thi field, location, years of experience and a variety of other factors.

Culinary Arts

Grossmont ColleGe

CULINARY ARTS Program

Grossmont College Culinary Arts

8800 Grossmont College DriveEl Cajon, CA 92020-1799

619-644-7000www.grossmont.edu

Career Technical Education WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

With as few as 13 college credits, you can receive Certificates of Achievement for: • Pastry Cook • Banquet Cook • Prep Cook• Line Cook

Associate of Science Degrees • Culinary Arts• Baking • Pastry • Culinary Entrepreneurship

Career Opportunities • Restaurant Manager • Executive Chef • Pastry Chef• Chef De Cuisine • Chef’s Aide• Sous Chef• Personal Chef • Cake Decorator• Baker • Line Cook • Caterer • Prep Cook• Food Server/Waiter