Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at Florida State College at Jacksonville 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 Florida colleges that offer culinary arts program.

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Florida State College at Jacksonville

777 Glades Rd, Administration Bldg., Room 339, Boca Raton, FL

Florida Community College at Jacksonville has changed its name to Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ). Updated information about FSCJ may be found at www.fscj.edu.  FSCJ offers more than 200 academic degree programs at the associate's and bachelor's degree levels.  The College also offers technical certificates, and many programs may be completed through online courses, evening classes and accelerated learning.  FSCJ has several campuses and centers located throughout Duval and Nassau counties in Florida.

History

The Florida State College at Jacksonville was established in 1965 as "Florida Junior College at Jacksonville (FJC).  Its first students enrolled in 1966.  In 1969, FJC received full (associate's level) accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In 1970, the college established its permanent campus, called "North Campus."

In 1986, Florida Junior College at Jacksonville changed its name to Florida Community College at Jacksonville. In 2007, it received accreditation to offer its first bachelor's degree.  By 2008, the college was offering four different bachelor's degree programs. In 2009, the name was officially changed to Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ).

Academics

The academic calendar for Florida State College at Jacksonville follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer "terms" of 16 weeks each.

Colleges and Schools

Florida State College at Jacksonville has 11 schools of learning:

• Aerospace
• Arts and Sciences
• Business
• Construction, Industrial and Architectural Technologies
• Culinary Arts and Hospitality
• Digital Media and Entertainment Technology
• Education
• Health Sciences
• Information Technology
• Public Safety
• Transportation and Logistics

Student Life

The Student Life and Leadership Development centers at each of Florida State College at Jacksonville's locations provide students with comfortable gathering places for study and recreation, meeting rooms, information about student services or how to get involved in student government, clubs and organizations. There are also opportunities to volunteer for community service or participate in intramural sports, recreational tournaments, drama, performance groups, Brain Bowl, math, music, photography, and more.  Each campus offers its own selection of groups, events and activities, so students are advised to contact the appropriate advisor at their location.

Students can also get discounts to attend music and theatre performances, guest lectures, art exhibits and other cultural events.

The student newspaper and the arts magazine called "The Experience" are other opportunities for student involvement, and may offer academic credit for participation.

Athletics

Students of all the FSCJ campuses and locations are eligible to participate in the college's intercollegiate athletics program.  South Campus is the location for men's and women's basketball, women's tennis and volleyball.  North campus is the location for men's baseball and women's softball.  Students wishing to participate should contact the Director of Athletics.

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Softball
• Tennis
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses and Centers

Florida State College at Jacksonville has campuses and centers located throughout Duval and Nassau counties. All campuses offer the courses required to earn an associate's degree for transfer to a four-year university.  FSCJ also offers bachelor's degrees courses at multiple campuses. The core courses for many degree programs are available only at specific FSCJ locations, so students should confirm that all the classes for their program are available at the campus of their choice.  All locations are in Jacksonville, with the exception of the Betty P. Cook Nassau Center, which is in Yulee, Florida.

• Downtown Campus
• Kent Campus
• North Campus
• Open Campus
• South Campus
• Administrative Offices
• Advanced Technology Center
• Betty P. Cook Nassau Center
• Cecil Center
• Deerwood Center
• Urban Resource Center

Community Life

The Jacksonville, Florida community has many things to offer and, in turn, has diverse needs. FSCJ offers continuing education in recreational and vocational areas to the community, with a special focus on helping new immigrants learn English.  The following community services are offered through FSCJ:

• Continuing Education
• Outdoor Education Center
• Center for Lifelong Learning
• First Coast Community Music School
• Prosperity Scholarship Fund
• Adults with Disabilities
• Independent Living for Adult Blind
• Military Education Institute
• Rosanne R. Hartwell Women's Center
• English for Speakers of Other Languages
• Television Cablecast

Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Florida State College at Jacksonville 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

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).