Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at Bidwell Training Center Inc prepares students for a career as an executive chef, restaurateur, food and beverage manager, food writer, research chef, or a culinary educator. The program focuses on cooking related services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments. Program courses include: recipe and menu planning, preparing and cooking foods, supervising and training kitchen assistants, managing food supplies and kitchen resources, food presentation, and a variety of cuisines and culinary techniques. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer culinary arts program.

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Bidwell Training Center Inc

Also known as Missio Seminary

421 N. 7th Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA

Bidwell Training Center Inc operates as a two year career college dedicated to offering a solid education for students located in and around Pittsburgh. Students can select from several areas of study, including:

• Personal and Culinary Services
• Agriculture Operations
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Science Technology
• Computer and Information Sciences

Last year over 170 students were awarded degrees with more than 77% of students who start the program continuing on to complete it. Bidwell Training Center Inc has listed over ten different programs available to students, with an Associates degree being the highest degree granted. Below is a list of the more popular programs being offered:

• Culinary Arts
• Horticulture
• Pharmacy Technician
• Chemical Technology
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Medical Office Administration

To support students and graduates, Bidwell Training Center Inc may provide services like:

• Remedial instructional courses
• Career path counseling
• Assistance to find work

The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Please visit bidwell-training.org for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Missio Seminary offers a less than two-year award program in culinary arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Chefs and Head Cooks

Description

Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chefs and head cooks employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $55540
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 630
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $56080
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.47
  • Average Annual Salary: $48810

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

Cooks, Private Household

Description

Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.

Cooks, Restaurant

Description

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, cooks, restaurant employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $25950
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $25560
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $25130

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).