Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at International Air and Hospitality Academy 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 Washington colleges that offer culinary arts program.

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International Air and Hospitality Academy

Also known as Northwest Railroad Institute

2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA

International Air and Hospitality Academy operates as a private career college dedicated to providing a solid education for students located in and around Vancouver. Based on recent program completion data gathered, over 310 students were awarded degrees with a graduation rate of about 86%. International Air and Hospitality Academy has several programs to pick from. Here are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Energy Management and Systems Technology
• Air Transportation
• Hospitality Administration and Management
• Culinary Arts

To help students and alumni succeed, International Air and Hospitality Academy may provide some services to students like:

• Night and weekend classes available
• Remedial courses
• Academic counseling for students
• Employment search assistance

International Air and Hospitality Academy has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges since 1982. Get more information by visiting aha.edu, where you can review classes offered, tuition, and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northwest Railroad Institute 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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $56130
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $46250

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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 12
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $28250
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.65
  • Average Annual Salary: $26310

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