Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at County College of Morris 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 New Jersey colleges that offer culinary arts program.

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County College of Morris

Also known as American Institute

346 LEXINGTON AVE, CLIFTON, NJ

County College of Morris (CCM) is located in Randolph, New Jersey. Its mission is “to deliver dynamic, challenging, high-quality, and accessible academic programs and services that support the individual’s quest for lifelong learning and professional development.

With more than 8,600 students enrolled in the Fall of 2012, CMM offered 1,458 classes—914 daytime classes and 319 evening classes.

List of Divisions and Departments:

• Division of Business, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technologies
  Business Department, Engineering Technologies/Engineering Science Department, Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts, Information Technologies Department, and Mathematics Department
• Division of Health and Natural Science
  Allied Health Department, Biology and Chemistry Department, Health and Exercise Science Department, Landscape and Horticultural Technology Department, and Nursing Department
• Division of Liberal Arts
  Anthropology, Sociology and Economics Department, Communication, English and Philosophy Department, Languages and ESL Department, Music, Dance and Performing Arts Department, Psychology and Education Department, and Visual Arts Department

The Office of Transfer services is available to assist in transferring credits to another college—it requires preparation and planning to ensure a successful transition. Graduates have successfully transferred to colleges and universities throughout the state and across the nation.

CCM student services include Counseling and Career Services, as well as Health Services that includes blood drives, flu clinics, and general health advice. Tutoring is also offered by individual departments.

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Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. County College of Morris 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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.13
  • Average Annual Salary: $56430
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $59540

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $29970
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $28830

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