Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at Bob Jones University 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 South Carolina colleges that offer culinary arts program.

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Bob Jones University

1600 Harden Street, Columbia, SC

BJU is a four-year private institution that provides training and education opportunities for its students located in and around Greenville. Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Business and Marketing Studies
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Theology and Religious Vocations
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Biological and Biomedical Sciences
• Security and Protective Services

Over the previous several years BJU has awarded degrees to more than a thousand students with about 62% of those who start the program complete it. More than 110 different programs are offered at BJU, with a Doctor's degree being the highest degree offered. Some of the more popular programs being offered:

• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Biblical Studies
• Accounting
• Religious Education
• Humanistic Studies

To help support students, Bob Jones University may provide services including:

• Distance learning
• Remedial courses
• Academic counseling for students
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Assistance to find work
• Child care

The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission. To learn more and get consumer disclosures, please visit bju.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bob Jones University offers an associate's degree 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

• Columbia, SC
  • Total Employment: 290
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $35480

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

• Columbia, SC
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $9.50
  • Average Annual Salary: $19770

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