Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at Allegany College of Maryland 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 Maine colleges that offer culinary arts program.

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Allegany College of Maryland

One College Drive, Calais, ME

“Touching lives. Changing Futures.” Allegany College of Maryland is committed to providing more than just an education to its students. With its main campus in Cumberland, Maryland, Allegany provides students with an excellent education in modern, well-kept facilities. The school offers a broad array of course offerings from humanities and social sciences to criminology. Automotive, culinary, and restaurant management are among other areas of study at Allegany.

Although classes and study time take up a good deal of the college student’s day, Allegany has clubs and other activities to help students develop their personal, professional, and social interests. The student lounge is a favorite hangout for students taking a break from their studies. The state-of-the-art physical education building, gym, and swimming pool are popular with the fitness crowd. With all the school has to offer, there is never a dull moment at Allegany.

If you are looking for a total college experience and live in Cumberland or the surrounding area, Allegany is a smart choice! To find out more about admissions, tuition rates, and financial aid, contact the Allegany admissions office. Get on the path to your future, find out today how you can get a personalized community school education that will prepare you for a future of success without tying you to decades of student loan repayment.

Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Allegany College of Maryland has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

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

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