Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College 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 Ohio colleges that offer culinary arts program.

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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Also known as Cincinnati State

2624 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College’s main campus is located in the urban metropolitan area of Clifton, Ohio, but other locations are located in Middletown and Harrison, Ohio. Cincinnati State also offers a number of auxiliary locations, featuring over 100 degree and certifications as well as a co-op program that allows students to experience hand-on learning.

Degree & Certificate Programs:

• Business Technologies Division
• Center for Innovative Technologies
• Health and Public Safety Division
• Humanities and Science Divisions

To view a detailed breakdown of each of these Divisions, view the Programs & Certificates page at CST or request information from the school via our portal today.

Cincinnati States has emphasized the value of offers a Cooperative Education program that is a partnership between academics and industry—students gain credits as they win hands-on-experience in their field of study. Most co-op experiences are paid placements.

Student services include access to supplemental learning materials, academic advisement, career advice, developmental education, and tutoring services

For most of Cincinnati State’s degree programs, credits are designed to transfer to most four-year colleges and universities in the area. The Ohio Board of Regents makes it easy for students to transfer from one Ohio public college to another through state policy.

View details about Cincinnati State’s distance learning programs—services, courses, classes, and current schedules at Cincinnati State.

Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cincinnati State has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• 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

Salary & Wages

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 660
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $48520

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

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Hourly Rate: $11.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $23730

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